🇺🇸 United States — Import requirements
USDA APHIS / FDA · USDA APHIS FAVIR, FSMA · last verified Jun 15, 2026
Required documents & treatments
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by SENASA (Peru) / SENASICA (Mexico) confirming pest-free status.
FDA Prior Notice
Electronic prior notice of imported food shipments under the Bioterrorism Act.
FSVP Importer of Record
A US-based Foreign Supplier Verification Program importer must be identified.
MRL Testing
Residues must not exceed EPA tolerances; random port-of-entry sampling applies.
Country of Origin Labeling
COOL labeling required at retail pack level.
Maximum residue limits (MRLs)
Pre-shipment lab panels are validated against these thresholds
| Active substance | Limit (ppm) |
|---|---|
| Azoxystrobin | 5.0 |
| Boscalid | 4.5 |
| Cyprodinil | 3.0 |
| Fludioxonil | 2.0 |
| Pyraclostrobin | 4.0 |
Quality expectations
USDA grade standards (U.S. No. 1) commonly demanded by retail buyers. Blueberries from Peru admissible without cold treatment; blackberries subject to inspection.
Active alerts for this market
US: Increased inspection rate for Peruvian blueberries at Port of Miami
Effective Jul 1, 2026