§ 319.56-47 - Certain fruits from Thailand.

§ 319.56-47 Certain fruits from Thailand.

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Link to an amendment published at 83 FR 46639, Sept. 14, 2018.

Litchi (Litchi chinensis), longan (Dimocarpus longan), mango (Mangifera indica), mangosteen (Garcinia mangoestana L.), pineapple (Ananas comosus), and rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) may be imported into the United States from Thailand only under the following conditions:

(a) Growing conditions. Litchi, longan, mango, mangosteen, pineapple, and rambutan must be grown in a production area that is registered with and monitored by the national plant protection organization of Thailand.

(b) Treatment. Litchi, longan, mango, mangosteen, pineapple, and rambutan must be treated for plant pests of the class Insecta, except pupae and adults of the order Lepidoptera, with irradiation in accordance with part 305 of this chapter.

(c) Phytosanitary certificates.

(1) Litchi must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration stating that the litchi have been inspected and found to be free of Peronophythora litchi.

(2) Longan, mango, mangosteen, pineapple, and rambutan must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.

(d) Labeling. In addition to meeting the labeling requirements in part 305 of this chapter, cartons in which litchi and longan are packed must be stamped “Not for importation into or distribution in FL.”

[72 FR 48548, Aug. 24, 2007, as amended at 75 FR 4253, Jan. 26, 2010; 77 FR 42624, July 20, 2012]