US Turns Back Indian Mango Consignments, Exporters Forced to Destroy
India’s mango exporters have faced a major setback after 15 consignments sent to the United States were rejected due to documentation discrepancies. The shipments, sent by 12 different exporters, were meant for Indian-American customers during the peak mango season. However, due to missing or incorrect paperwork, US customs authorities did not allow the entry of these mangoes, leading to their destruction.
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The rejected consignments were received at key US airports including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta. Due to high return shipping costs and the perishable nature of mangoes, exporters had no choice but to discard the stock. The estimated financial damage is close to $500,000 (approx. ₹4 crore).
Why the Rejection Happened
Indian mangoes entering the US must comply with specific phytosanitary (plant health) regulations. These include proper treatment, inspection, and accompanying documents certified by approved agencies. In these 15 cases, either the pre-export clearance paperwork was missing or not in the expected format. While the mangoes themselves were reportedly of good quality, they were still destroyed as per US regulations.
Source: Times of India