After 15 shipments of mangos were rejected by US authorities for having incorrect documentation, India's mango export season suffered. US Customs and Border Protection rejected the packages, which were flown to key US entry points like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta. The total losses incurred by exporters have been estimated at over USD 500,000, or Rs 4.28 crore.
On May 8 and 9, the impacted shipments were exposed to radiation at a facility in Navi mumbai that was authorized by the government. Mangoes transported to the US must undergo irradiation, which exposes the fruit to controlled radiation dosages in an effort to eradicate pests and prolong shelf life. According to exporters, an officer from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversaw the procedure. Because the PPQ203 form, a phytosanitary document needed for clearance, was provided erroneously, the cargoes were refused upon arrival.
High Costs Force Exporters To Destroy Shipments
Exporters were presented with two choices after the rejection: either destroy the shipment in the united states or re-export the mangoes to India. Exporters decided to throw away the shipments due to the fruit's perishable nature and the expensive expense of return shipping.
One unhappy exporter told The Economic Times, "We are being penalized for mistakes made at the irradiation facility." "The US government won't incur remedial measures for this shipment," the USDA rejection notification explained, placing the onus solely on indian exporters.
The demand for mangoes in the US, which is India's biggest market, peaks between april and July. Exporters worry that these kinds of events could harm the nation's standing in foreign markets in addition to resulting in monetary losses. Reports state that exporters are now pleading with indian authorities to step in and prevent the recurrence of such documentation problems. In order to avoid such problems in shipments in the future, they are also asking the USDA for clarification.
On May 8 and 9, the impacted shipments were exposed to radiation at a facility in Navi mumbai that was authorized by the government. Mangoes transported to the US must undergo irradiation, which exposes the fruit to controlled radiation dosages in an effort to eradicate pests and prolong shelf life. According to exporters, an officer from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversaw the procedure. Because the PPQ203 form, a phytosanitary document needed for clearance, was provided erroneously, the cargoes were refused upon arrival.
High Costs Force Exporters To Destroy Shipments
Exporters were presented with two choices after the rejection: either destroy the shipment in the united states or re-export the mangoes to India. Exporters decided to throw away the shipments due to the fruit's perishable nature and the expensive expense of return shipping.
One unhappy exporter told The Economic Times, "We are being penalized for mistakes made at the irradiation facility." "The US government won't incur remedial measures for this shipment," the USDA rejection notification explained, placing the onus solely on indian exporters.
The demand for mangoes in the US, which is India's biggest market, peaks between april and July. Exporters worry that these kinds of events could harm the nation's standing in foreign markets in addition to resulting in monetary losses. Reports state that exporters are now pleading with indian authorities to step in and prevent the recurrence of such documentation problems. In order to avoid such problems in shipments in the future, they are also asking the USDA for clarification.
