POSTING RULE

Send Fresh Fruit → 🇺🇸 United States

Q: Can I post Fresh Fruit to United States?

USDA APHIS prohibits most fresh fruit by post USDA APHIS prohibits mailing fresh fruit to the US from most countries to prevent agricultural pest transmission. Only fruit from countries with specific pre-clearance agreements may be shipped, and only through approved commercial channels with phytosanitary certificates.

ANSWER

Can I post Fresh Fruit to United States?

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USDA APHIS prohibits most fresh fruit by post

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

cbp.gov

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Full Details

USDA APHIS prohibits mailing fresh fruit to the US from most countries to prevent agricultural pest transmission. Only fruit from countries with specific pre-clearance agreements may be shipped, and only through approved commercial channels with phytosanitary certificates.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Do not mail fresh fruit to the US. It will be intercepted and destroyed by APHIS.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

cbp.gov

POSTING DETAILS

LEGAL REFERENCE

7 CFR 319.56, Plant Protection Act

DESTINATION CUSTOMS

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

COUNTRY POSTING NOTES

Postal imports follow the same $800 de minimis threshold. USPS international parcels are subject to CBP examination. Commercial shipments via post require formal entry if over $2,500.