Fresh fruits export from Bangladesh to United States
Seasonal Bangladeshi fruit that no other origin supplies: bel, kodbel, amloki, jolpai, chalta, kamranga, sofeda, lotkon and green mango, air freighted at the right maturity rather than the convenient one. On the United States lane, clearance runs through FDA prior notice and FSVP.
| HS code | 0810.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air |
| Transit time | 26-38 hours |
| Gateways | JFK, ORD and ATL air; New York and Los Angeles sea |
| Temperature | +10 to +13 C |
| Packing | 3 kg or 5 kg single-layer carton, foam net per fruit where needed |
| Minimum order | 100 kg mixed per air consignment |
| Season | Year round across the range; each fruit has a 2 to 4 month window |
| Entry system | FDA prior notice and FSVP |
| Regulator | US Food and Drug Administration, USDA APHIS |
Compliance route into United States
FDA food facility registration
Processing establishments hold FDA food facility registration and renew it in each biennial cycle.
Prior notice
Prior notice is filed before arrival. We provide the manufacturer, grower and shipper detail the filing requires.
FSVP records
The US importer must verify their foreign supplier. We supply hazard analysis, control records and laboratory results so the FSVP file is complete.
APHIS pathway
Fresh plant lines are offered only where an APHIS import pathway exists. Where none exists we offer the frozen, dried or processed form instead.
Why this lane works for fresh fruits
United States buyers on this line are typically south asian grocery distributors, frozen seafood importers, private-label brands. On the air route the consignment is 26-38 hours from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 10 to 21 days depending on the line leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Fresh fruits product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the United States market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Prior notice confirmation
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does fresh fruits need to enter United States?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Prior notice confirmation, Phytosanitary or health certificate. Clearance runs through FDA prior notice and FSVP, administered by US Food and Drug Administration, USDA APHIS.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
100 kg mixed per air consignment. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
26-38 hours on the air route, plus clearance at JFK, ORD and ATL air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.