India to USA - Export Guide 2026 100% USFDA Cleared

Export Indian Mangoes to the USA - 2026 Supplier Guide

Importing Indian mangoes to the USA starts here. Berrydale Foods is Maharashtra's premier GI-tagged Alphonso and Kesar mango exporter to the United States. APEDA certified, FSSAI licensed, GlobalGAP verified - with a zero-rejection record at US ports.

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100%

USFDA Clearance Rate

$4.4M

US Alphonso Imports FY25

400 Gy

USDA Irradiation Certified

MSAMB Irradiation Facility, Navi Mumbai Direct Access - Chhatrapati Shivaji Int'l Airport Konkan Farms, Maharashtra Accessible via Jaigad Port Apr - Jul 2026 Season Open

Why Berrydale

Why US Importers Choose Berrydale

Importing Indian mangoes to the USA is a compliance-intensive process. A single documentation error can result in total shipment destruction - as the $500K PPQ-203 incident of May 2025 proved. We eliminate that risk.

01 Zero Port Rejections 100% USFDA clearance record across every season. No shipment has ever been refused at a US port.	02 GI-Tagged Alphonso Certified Geographical Indication for Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso. Authentic provenance, premium retail value.
03 Konkan Farm Proximity Konkan farms sit minutes from MSAMB irradiation facility and Mumbai Airport - minimising cold chain exposure.	04 GlobalGAP Certified Third-party verified Good Agricultural Practice. Accepted by Whole Foods, premium retailers, and institutional buyers.

100%

USFDA Clearance Rate - All Seasons

Farms on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra - heartland of authentic Alphonso cultivation

MSAMB irradiation facility, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - highest-volume USDA-approved facility in India

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai - direct routes to JFK, LAX, ORD, SFO, ATL

Farm to irradiation to export in under 48 hours - preserving peak ripeness and shelf life

Regulatory Framework

USDA-APHIS Compliance for Indian Mango Imports

Importing Indian mangoes to the USA requires navigating a strict regulatory framework established in 2007 (7 CFR Parts 305 and 319) and remains fully in effect for 2026. Every requirement below is mandatory. Check official mango import requirements at USDA ACIR database.

Irradiation Treatment - 400 Gray

Minimum absorbed dose of 400 Gy using Cobalt-60 gamma irradiation at a USDA-approved facility under on-site APHIS inspector supervision.

-Targets all insect pests including fruit flies, mango seed weevil, and scale insects
-Dosimetry verified via Alanine or Ceric/Cerous dosimeters
-3 USDA-approved facilities in India: Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

Hot Water Fungicidal Dip

Pre-irradiation treatment targeting fungal pathogens including anthracnose and stem-end rot. Must be completed before transport to the irradiation facility.

-Temperature: 52 degrees C for 3-4 minutes
-Prochloraz at 500 ppm or sodium hypochlorite at 200 ppm
-Separate and independently mandatory from irradiation

PPQ Form 203 - Critical Document

The single most consequential document. Incorrectly completed PPQ-203 forms caused $500K in shipment destruction in May 2025 despite fully treated fruit.

-Issued exclusively by on-site USDA-APHIS inspector in India
-Original must accompany every shipment to the US
-No correction mechanism at US ports - errors result in destruction

USDA Import Permit

US importers must obtain a USDA-APHIS import permit before Indian mangoes can legally enter the country. This is the importer's responsibility.

-Apply via APHIS eFile - minimum 30 days before first shipment
-For April 2026 season, apply by end of February 2026
-Permit number must appear on all phytosanitary certificates

Traceability - PUC and PHC Codes

Complete farm-to-port traceability is mandatory. Every package must carry registered codes traceable back to the specific orchard and packinghouse.

-PUC (Production Unit Code) - unique registered orchard identifier
-PHC (Packinghouse Code) - registered packinghouse identifier
-Date of packing and lot number on every carton

2026 Regulatory Status

APHIS published a draft pest risk assessment in March 2025 proposing transfer of irradiation oversight to India's NPPO. No change applies for the 2026 season.

-Public comment period closed April 23, 2025
-No final rule published as of March 2026
-All 2026 requirements remain fully unchanged

Available Varieties

Mango Varieties for the US Market

All varieties of Mangifera indica from India are permitted under the 2007 Final Rule, provided full phytosanitary requirements are met. View our Export Catalogue for complete specifications.

Import Duty Note: Under HTS 0804.50.40, mangoes entering the US between September 1 and May 31 are duty-free. June 1 through August 31 (HTS 0804.50.60) incurs 6.6 cents per kg duty. Verify 2026 Section 122 surcharge status before shipment.

GI-Tagged - No. 1 Export Alphonso (Hapus) Ratnagiri, Devgad, Sindhudurg - Maharashtra US Retail Price $8 - $12 per lb Weight 200 - 350g avg Shelf Life 24 - 26 days at 12C FY25 US Exports $4.4 Million The undisputed king of Indian mangoes. Rich saffron flesh, fibreless, intensely aromatic. GI Tag certifies authentic Ratnagiri and Devgad provenance. Highest retail price point in the US market. Harvest Season	GI-Tagged - Fast Growing Kesar Junagadh, Gir-Somnath, Kutch - Gujarat US Retail Price $5 - $8 per lb Weight 250 - 400g avg Shelf Life 20 - 25 days at 12C vs Alphonso 40 - 45% Lower Price Gujarat's flagship export variety. Saffron-coloured flesh with a distinctive sweet flavour. GI-tagged Gir Kesar from Junagadh commands strong diaspora demand and accessible premium pricing for US buyers. Harvest Season	Diaspora Favourite Banganapalli Andhra Pradesh and Telangana US Retail Price $4 - $6 per lb Weight 350 - 500g avg Shelf Life 18 - 22 days at 12C Profile Fibre-Free Large, fibre-free variety with mild sweetness and golden-yellow skin. Strong demand among South Indian diaspora communities in New York, New Jersey, and Chicago. Harvest Season
Karnataka Favourite Badami Karnataka - Known as Alphonso of the South US Retail Price $4 - $7 per lb Weight 200 - 300g avg Shelf Life 18 - 22 days at 12C Profile Sweet, Fibreless Often called the Alphonso of the South, Badami from Karnataka has a rich, sweet flavour and smooth fibreless pulp. Popular with South Indian diaspora communities across the US. Harvest Season	North India Classic Dasheri Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh US Retail Price $4 - $6 per lb Weight 150 - 250g avg Shelf Life 15 - 20 days at 12C Season Jun - Jul One of the most celebrated North Indian varieties from Lucknow. Sweet, aromatic pulp with thin skin. Strong demand among North Indian diaspora communities during June and July. Harvest Season	Telangana Premium Himayat Telangana - Also known as Imam Pasand US Retail Price $5 - $8 per lb Weight 300 - 500g avg Shelf Life 18 - 22 days at 12C Profile Rich, Fibreless Also known as Imam Pasand, Himayat is one of the finest varieties from Telangana. Large, rich, fibreless pulp with a sweet honey-like flavour. Featured in the May 2025 US export shipments. Harvest Season
Andhra Speciality Chinna Rasalu Andhra Pradesh US Retail Price $4 - $6 per lb Weight 100 - 180g avg Shelf Life 12 - 16 days at 12C Profile Small, Intensely Sweet A small but intensely sweet variety from Andhra Pradesh. Chinna Rasalu has a distinct sugary flavour with a smooth texture. Highly sought after by Telugu diaspora communities in the US. Harvest Season	Andhra Speciality Pedda Rasalu Andhra Pradesh US Retail Price $4 - $6 per lb Weight 250 - 400g avg Shelf Life 15 - 20 days at 12C Profile Large, Juicy The larger counterpart of Chinna Rasalu. Pedda Rasalu has a juicy, sweet pulp with a mild tangy note. Well known among Andhra and Telangana diaspora communities across the US East Coast. Harvest Season	Andhra Speciality Cheruku Rasalu Andhra Pradesh US Retail Price $4 - $6 per lb Weight 150 - 280g avg Shelf Life 12 - 16 days at 12C Profile Sugarcane Sweet Named for its sugarcane-like sweetness, Cheruku Rasalu is a prized Andhra variety with exceptionally high sugar content and a smooth, aromatic pulp. A niche premium variety for discerning US buyers. Harvest Season

Logistics and Cold Chain

Air Freight and Cold Chain to the United States

Air Freight Routes - Mumbai (BOM) to USA

Destination	Flight Time	Door-to-Door
New York (JFK)	18 - 24 hrs	48 - 72 hrs
Los Angeles (LAX)	20 - 26 hrs	60 - 84 hrs
Chicago (ORD)	20 - 28 hrs	60 - 84 hrs
San Francisco (SFO)	20 - 26 hrs	60 - 84 hrs
Atlanta (ATL)	20 - 28 hrs	60 - 84 hrs
Washington Dulles (IAD)	18 - 24 hrs	48 - 72 hrs

JFK LAX SFO ORD ATL IAD DFW

All US ports of first arrival with CBP agricultural inspection capability are eligible. The import permit must specify the scheduled port of entry.

Cold Chain Specifications

TEMP

Transport Temperature

10 - 13C (50 - 55F) for Alphonso and Kesar

HUM

Humidity

85 - 90% relative humidity throughout transit

PRE

Pre-Cooling

12 - 16C before packing to remove field heat

LIFE

Shelf Life on Arrival

Alphonso: 24 - 26 days | Kesar: 20 - 25 days

PKG

Packaging

Insect-proof export-grade CFB boxes. Radura symbol mandatory on all retail packs.

Pricing and MOQ

Indicative Pricing and MOQ for US Importers

Cost structure for Alphonso and Kesar mangoes shipped by air from Mumbai to the US East Coast, 2026 season. All prices FOB Mumbai unless otherwise stated.

Alphonso (Hapus)

200 kg min. order

Farm Gate Cost$0.60 - $1.50/kg

Irradiation + Treatment$0.40 - $0.70/kg

Air Freight (BOM to JFK)$4.80 - $6.60/kg

Total Landed Cost$7 - $10/kg

US Retail (Alphonso)$17 - $26/kg

Kesar (Gir Kesar GI)

200 kg min. order

Farm Gate Cost$0.40 - $1.10/kg

Irradiation + Treatment$0.40 - $0.70/kg

Air Freight (BOM to JFK)$4.80 - $6.60/kg

Total Landed Cost$6 - $9/kg

US Retail (Kesar)$10 - $16/kg

Mixed Mangoes

1,200 kg min. order

VarietiesAll Varieties

Import Duty (Sep - May)Duty-Free

Import Duty (Jun - Aug)6.6 cents/kg

Incoterms AvailableFOB / CIF / DDP

Custom QuoteContact Us

Air freight is the dominant cost at 50 - 65% of total landed cost. This is why Indian mangoes retail at 5 - 10x the price of Mexican Tommy Atkins varieties in the US. The premium reflects variety exclusivity and compliance investment. Berrydale's farm-to-airport proximity in Konkan minimises pre-freight handling time and cold chain risk.

Documentation Checklist

Complete 2026 Document Checklist for Every US Shipment

Missing or incorrect documentation is grounds for refusal at the port of entry. No exceptions apply for perishable cargo. See our full compliance guide for detailed guidance on each document.

India-Side Documents

Phytosanitary Certificate

Must include 2 declarations: (a) fungicidal dip confirmation and (b) freedom from C. mangiferae, M. mangiferae, and X. campestris

India NPPO (Dte. of PPQS)

Irradiation Treatment Certificate

Dose validation report confirming minimum 400 Gy absorbed dose with exact dosimetry readings.

Approved Irradiation Facility

APEDA RCMC Certificate

Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate. Mandatory for Indian agricultural exporters. Valid 5 years.

APEDA

FSSAI License

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India certification.

FSSAI

Certificate of Origin

Verifies Indian origin for US customs purposes.

Chamber of Commerce (India)

Commercial Invoice and Packing List

Value, Incoterms, buyer and seller details, variety, quantity, PUC and PHC codes, lot numbers.

Exporter (Berrydale Foods)

US-Side Documents

PPQ Form 203 - Critical

Foreign Site Certificate of Inspection and Treatment. Original must accompany every shipment. Issued by USDA-APHIS inspector at the Indian irradiation facility. Errors result in destruction with no exceptions.

USDA-APHIS Inspector (India)

USDA Import Permit

Apply via APHIS eFile. Minimum 30 days before first shipment. Must specify port of entry. Number must appear on all phytosanitary certificates.

USDA-APHIS via eFile (US Importer)

FDA Prior Notice

Pre-arrival information filing required by FDA before cargo arrival at the US port of entry.

US FDA via PAIS System (US Importer)

Airway Bill

Air transport contract from the airline. Must reference the import permit number.

Airline / Freight Forwarder

Radura Symbol on Packaging

FDA mandates the international irradiation symbol on all retail packs. Statement "Treated with irradiation" required on labelling.

Packaging Compliance (Exporter)

Insurance Certificate

Cargo insurance documentation. Recommended: 0.3 - 0.6% of cargo value.

Insurance Provider

Berrydale Foods - Certifications and Compliance

APEDA Registered FSSAI Certified GlobalGAP Certified GI Tag - Alphonso (Ratnagiri/Devgad) GI Tag - Gir Kesar (Gujarat) Irradiation Certified - MSAMB Navi Mumbai VHT Certified 100% USFDA Cleared - Zero Rejections

Get in Touch

Secure Your 2026 Alphonso and Kesar Allocation

The Indian mango export season runs April to July 2026. Irradiation facility slots are limited and allocated competitively. Contact our export team now to confirm availability and pricing.

Berrydale Foods is a certified agricultural exporter specializing in GI-tagged Alphonso and Kesar mangoes, fresh vegetables, and premium Indian produce to global markets.

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