Archive · 19 May 2025
US Rejects Indian Mango Shipments Due to Documentation Issues
Some mango shipments from India were sent to the US, but were rejected.
This is because of errors in paperwork.
The mangoes had to be destroyed because they would go bad if sent back.
This caused the exporters to lose money.
The US requires mangoes to be treated with radiation to kill pests, a process which happened in India.
The issue was with the form needed for the fruit to be sold in the US, not the radiation itself.
The exporters say the paperwork was correct, but the US didn't agree.
Fifteen mango shipments from India were rejected by US authorities.
The rejections occurred at multiple US airports due to documentation irregularities.
Exporters faced the choice of destroying the fruit or sending it back.
The mangoes had undergone irradiation treatment in Mumbai as required.
Exporters estimate losses of approximately $500,000 due to the rejections.
- Who
- Indian mango exporters and US authorities
- What
- Rejection of 15 Indian mango shipments due to documentation issues related to irradiation treatment.
- When
- May 8 and 9 (irradiation), May 9-11 (detainment), ongoing (rejections)
- Where
- Various US airports (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta) and Mumbai, India
- Why
- Inconsistencies in documentation for the mandatory irradiation treatment, leading to the rejection of the shipments.
US Authorities' Perspective
Exporters' Perspective
Irradiation Documentation Accuracy
US Authorities' Perspective
US officials found inconsistencies in the documentation, leading to rejection.
Exporters' Perspective
Exporters insist irradiation occurred and documentation was issued correctly by USDA officer.
- Number of Mango Shipments Rejected
- 15
- Estimated Losses
- $500,000
- Irradiation Location
- Mumbai, India
- US Airports Affected
- Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta
- Irradiation Dates
- May 8 and 9