319.56-33—Mangoes from the Philippines.
Mangoes (fruit) (Mangifera indica) may be imported into the United States from the Philippines only in accordance with this section and other applicable provisions of this subpart.
(a) Limitation of origin.
The mangoes must have been grown on the island of Guimaras, which the Administrator has determined meets the criteria set forth in § 319.56-5 with regard to the mango seed weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae ). Mangoes from all other areas of the Philippines except Palawan are eligible for importation into Hawaii and Guam only. Mangoes from Palawan are not eligible for importation into the United States.
(b) Treatment.
The mangoes must be treated for fruit flies of the genus Bactrocera with vapor heat under the supervision of an inspector in accordance with the regulations in part 305 of this chapter.
(c) Inspection.
Mangoes from the Philippines are subject to inspection under the direction of an inspector, either in the Philippines or at the port of first arrival in the United States. Mangoes inspected in the Philippines are subject to reinspection at the port of first arrival in the United States as provided in § 319.56-3.
(d) Labeling.
Each box of mangoes must be clearly labeled in accordance with § 319.56-5(e)(1). Consignments originating from approved areas other than Guimaras must be labeled “For distribution in Guam and Hawaii only.”
(e) Phytosanitary certificate.
Mangoes originating from all approved areas must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture that contains an additional declaration stating that the mangoes have been treated for fruit flies of the genus Bactrocera in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section. Phytosanitary certificates accompanying consignments of mangoes originating from the island of Guimaras must also contain an additional declaration stating that the mangoes were grown on the island of Guimaras.
(f) Trust fund agreement.
Mangoes that are treated or inspected in the Philippines may be imported into the United States only if the Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture has entered into a trust fund agreement with APHIS in accordance with § 319.56-6.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control numbers 0579-0172 and 0579-0316)