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What Are the Import Regulations for Costa Rican Pineapple in the Major Trade Destinations?
Fresh Pineapple
Costa Rica
By Rene Salinas
Updated 2022년 11월 1일
The US requires import permits and inspection at the port of entry. The EU requires levels of contaminants and pesticides to be kept below a threshold as well as traceability of the origin of the product, among others.
The US:
For this product, the US requires an import permit which can be obtained through the APHIS system. Costa Rican Pineapple is admissible in all US ports except Hawaii. The product is subject to inspection at the port of entry. This product is also subject to the Code of Federal Regulations' general requirements of all imported fruits and vegetables.
The EU:
The EU requires this product to have contaminants and pesticides and active substances below a minimum threshold laid down on regulations EU 2017/625, EEC 315/93, and EC 1170/2009, among others. It must also be traceable to the first source.
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