Food service outlets purchase their product on a daily basis, and have little to no storage space. Therefore, the 25 lb. Box specifications should be discussed during a sale. Japanese law dictates that phytosanitary decisions are based on variety by variety testing. All varieties must be shipped directly from the U.S.A. without calling at any port.
Japan has a reputation for stringent import regulations and procedures.
The experiences of other commodities have included strict pesticide residue inspection and in some cases, fumigation. At this time, no inspections prior to shipment are required. Shippers will be expected to adhere to the standard Japanese food laws and import regulations. Although a trading company or exporter handles most of these details, it is important for a shipper to be aware of the procedures, since actions taken on the fruit in the U.S. can have an impact on the results of the import clearance procedures. Three agencies are involved in the import clearance of fresh produce.