The United States is the largest consumer of fresh strawberries in the world. To export strawberries to the United States, certain sanitary and phytosanitary measures must be followed. Shipments must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin's agriculture ministry confirming the shipment has been inspected according to US requirements. US customs officials will inspect certificates and may sample shipments to check certification requirements are met. The average price per 12 pound basket of strawberries in the US is $2.58, with a minimum of $2.21 and maximum of $2.95.
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HOW TO EXPORT STRAWBERRY OF UNITED STATES
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¿HOW TO EXPORT STRAWBERRY OF UNITED STATES?
2. STRAWBERRY
The strawberry was introduced in Europe by early settlers of Virginia who came from the United States.
In addition with the arrival of the strawberry of Virginia in the nineteenth century, were obtained new varieties of
strawberries for his crop, mixing with other classes of strawberries, which they won in size and lost in flavor. At the same
time that it was the strawberry to Europe later crosses were made between this and a variety Chilean American also, causing
the production of a large and tasty strawberry that he got for the eyes to its marketing
3. RATION: 9 strawberries (140g)
CALORIES: 48
CARBOHYDRATES: 13 g
FIBER: 3.5 g
SUGARS: 8.2 g
PROTEINS: 1 g
4. PROPERTIES
Contains a compound anti carcinogenic;
reduces cholesterol levels; anti
inflammatory and astringent.
The young leaves can be eaten as
vegetables. Likewise, we also have
cosmetic properties
5. UNITED STATES
United States is a sovereign country composed of 50 states and one federal district, with 9.83
million km² and with more than 316 million inhabitants, the country is the fourth largest in total
area, the fifth largest in contiguous area and the third in population. It is one of the nations of the
world most ethnically diverse and multicultural, product of large-scale immigration.
United States is the main consumer of fresh strawberry in the world
with more than 800 thousand tons, followed by Japan with more than 180 thousand tons and
thirdly Poland with 166 thousand tons (1998).
6. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES
Sanitary and phytosanitary measures to enter the United States.
All exports to the United States of fruits and vegetables fresh or frozen, must be accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food - MAGA - in Guatemala, where it was confirmed that
the shipment has been inspected in accordance with the phytosanitary requirements of the United States.
In general, the customs officers in the United States (PPQ Plant Protection and Quarantine) used the phytosanitary
certificate to perform the following actions in the port of entry:
- identification of the type of plant or plant product.
- Identification of the area where the product has been treated in the country of origin and consider treatment.
- Determine if the entrance requirements have been filled (harvesting season and customs requirements).
- Confirm that the plants and/or the products of plants fill the certification requirements.
- Determine the sample for direct inspection.
7. COSTS
The price of the strawberry export to the United States is of $2591
Price of the strawberry in the United States:
Minimum price: $2.21
Maximum price: $2.95
Average price: $2.58
For 12 pounds baskets.
