D AT E – 08/31/12 COUNTRY- INDIA

COMMODIT Y – Almonds, Pistachios

BOTANICAL NAME – Prunus dulcis, P.amygdalus, P.communis, Pistacia vera

PRODUCT FORM – Nuts PHYTO FORM – Fed IMPORT PERMIT – Yes (Almonds) RESTRICTIONS – Restricted No (Pistachios) Net weight of the commodity in metric tons (MT) or kilograms (kg) must be included on Block 9 of the Phytosanitary Certificate.

SUMMARY INFO –

ALMONDS - Import Permit and Federal Phytosanitary Certificate Required. ALL Shipments MUST be fumigated with phosphine (or approved fumigant) against Ephestia elutella (Tobacco moth), Ephestia kuehniella (Mediterranean flour Moth), and Plodia interpunctella (Indian meal moth) and treatments MUST be recorded on the phyto.

-+AD Required: "The shipment is free from EPHESTIA ELUTELLA, EPHESTIA KUEHNIELLA, and PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA."

ACOs are required to witness all fumigations, unless shipper is accredited by USDA-APHIS. When conducting any phosphine treatment to India, the commodity temperature must always (day & night) be at or above 5º Celsius (41º Fahrenheit) during the entire treatment process. There are no exceptions.

Commodity temperature Exposure in days 5-9.9 C (41-49.9 F) 10 10-14.9 C (50-58.9 F) 8 15-19.9 C (59-67.9 F) 4 20-24.9 C (68-76.9 F) 3 25.0+ C and above (77 F and above) 2

The use of a phosphine/carbon dioxide mixture, such as Eco2Fume, is allowed but it must meet the same temperature and time durations as stated above for phosphine pellets, tablets, bags or trays .

 For pellets, tablets, bags, trays and Eco2Fume the application rate is 40gm/1000ft3.  Eco2Fume application rate: 40gm/1000ft3 = 4.41 lbs/1000ft3  Note: Box 3 “Chemical” must state the active ingredient of the chemical and not the brand name. Correct: Phosphine. Incorrect: EcoFume.  Box 5: “Concentration” must state 40 grams / 1000 cubic feet.

PISTACHIOS – Only Federal Phytosanitary Certificate is required for pistachios.

SUBSIDIARY INFO - Phyto inspections must take place not more than 30 days before shipment. COUNTRY – INDIA D AT E – 8/31/12

COMMODIT Y – Citrus fruit

BOTANICAL NAME – Citrus sinensis

PRODUCT FORM – Fruit PHYTO FORM – Fed

IMPORT PERMIT – Yes RESTRICTIONS - Restricted

Net weight of the commodity in metric tons (MT) or kilograms (kg) must be included on Block 9 of the Phytosanitary Certificate.

SUMMARY INFO - Import Permit and Federal Phytosanitary Certificate Required. REVIEW THE IMPORT PERMIT FOR REQUIREMENTS.

AD Required:

“Import permit number______was presented.”

Or

“No Import permit was presented” “The shipment is free from, Aspidiotus nerii (Aucuba scale), Epiphyas postvittana (Light brown applemoth), Metcalfa pruinosa (Frosted moth bug) Panonychus citri (Citrus red mite),Pseudococcus comstocki (Comstock mealy Bug), Pseudococcus calceolariae (Scarlet mealybug), Pseudococcus jackbeardsleyi (Jack Beardsley mealybug), Selenaspidas articulatis ( West Indian red scale), Unaspis citri(Citrus snow scale). “Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly), Anastrepha serpentine (Sapodilla fruit fly), Anastrepha fraterculus (South American fruit fly), Anastrepha suspensa (Caribbean fruit fly), Anastrepha striata (Guava fruit fly), and Anastrepha lundens (Mexican fruit fly) do not occur in the United States.”

***Note: Always review the import permit to make sure that the ADs are correct.

SUBSIDIARY INFO – Phyto inspections must take place not more than 30 days before shipment.

COUNTRY – INDIA D AT E – 8/31/12

COMMODIT Y – Grapes

BOTANICAL NAME – Vitis vinifera

PRODUCT FORM – Fruit PHYTO FORM – Fed

IMPORT PERMIT – Yes RESTRICTIONS - Restricted Net weight of the commodity in metric tons (MT) or kilograms (kg) must be included on Block 9 of the Phytosanitary Certificate.

SUMMARY INFO - Import Permit and Federal Phytosanitary Certificate Required. ***REVIEW THE IMPORT PERMIT FOR REQUIREMENTS.

AD Required: “Import permit number______was presented.”

Or

“No Import permit was presented”

AND

“The shipment is free from Aspidiotus nerii, Epiphyas postvittana, Frankliniella occidentalis, Selenaspidus articulatus, Pseudococcus calceolariae, and Peridroma saucia.” “Ceratitis capitata, and Anastrepha fraterculus do not occur in the United States.”

***Note: Always review the import permit to make sure that the ADs are correct.

SUBSIDIARY INFO – Phyto inspections must take place not more than 30 days before shipment.

COUNTRY – INDIA D AT E – 8/31/12

COMMODIT Y – Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots

BOTANICAL NAME – Prunus domestica, Prunus persica, Prunus persica Var. nucipersica, Prunus armeniaca

PRODUCT FORM – Fruit PHYTO FORM – Fed

IMPORT PERMIT – Yes RESTRICTIONS – Restricted

Net weight of the commodity in metric tons (MT) or kilograms (kg) must be included on Block 9 of the Phytosanitary Certificate.

SUMMARY INFO - Fresh Fruit from areas of non-quarantine for Ceratitis capitata and areas free from Rhagolettis spp. (cherry fruit flies). Import Permit and Federal Phytosanitary Certificate Required.

AD Required: “Import Permit number ______was presented”

OR:

“No import permit was presented”

AND:

“The shipment is free from Cydia molesta, Cydia packardi, Cydia prunivora, Lymantria dispar, and Rhagoletis spp. Ceratitis capitata, Cydia inopinata, Carposina niponensis, and Bactrocera tryoni do not occur in the United States.”

**If fruit is from an area known to have Ceratitis capitata Rhagolettis spp. (cherry fruit flies), please call the office for AD and treatment required.

SUBSIDIARY INFO – Phyto inspections must take place not more than 30 days before shipment.