§ 319.56-61 - Litchi from Australia.

§ 319.56-61 Litchi from Australia.

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

Litchi (Litchi chinensis) may be imported into the continental United States from Australia only under the following conditions and in accordance with all other applicable provisions of this subpart:

(a) The litchi must be treated for plant pests of the class Insecta, except pupae and adults of the order Lepidoptera, with irradiation in accordance with § 305.9 of this chapter. Treatment may be conducted either prior to or upon arrival of the fruits into the United States.

(b) Each shipment of litchi must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate of inspection issued by the NPPO of Australia. For those shipments of litchi treated in Australia, the phytosanitary certificate must certify that the fruit received the required irradiation treatment prior to shipment. For those shipments of litchi treated upon arrival in the United States, the fruits must be inspected by Australian inspectors prior to departure and accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.

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

(d) The litchi may be imported in commercial consignments only.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0579-0386)

[78 FR 58158, Sept. 23, 2013]