Mango Export from India to USA: Complete 2026 Guide

Mango export from India to the USA is allowed under strict rules. Fruit must come from an APEDA-registered exporter, carry a phytosanitary certificate and be irradiated under USDA-APHIS supervision. Rules change, so check with your importer. We do not run a standard USA shipping service.

Can you export mangoes from India to the USA?

Yes, under strict conditions. Indian mangoes have entered the United States legally since 2007, after a bilateral agreement between the two governments. The fruit has to pass an inspection and treatment programme designed to keep fruit flies and the mango seed weevil out of American orchards.

In practice, three parties have to be in order.

• The Indian exporter: holds an Importer-Exporter Code and is registered with APEDA, the authority that handles fresh fruit exports.
• The treatment facility: an approved irradiation facility in India, working under USDA-APHIS supervision.
• The US importer: acts as importer of record, files the entry with customs and meets FDA requirements for food imports.

If one of these is missing, the shipment does not move. First-time buyers usually need an experienced exporter.

A few people also ask about carrying mangoes in a suitcase or sending a box by courier. Those cases have different rules. We answer the suitcase question in the FAQ below, and the short version is that you should not assume it is allowed.

Step-by-step export process

The order of work matters. Here is the usual sequence for a commercial consignment.

1. Agree the specification. Variety, grade, fruit weight, carton size and delivery week. Fix this in writing before anyone books freight.
2. Check registrations. Confirm that the exporter has an IEC and APEDA registration, and check with APEDA which facilities are approved.
3. Harvest and pack. Fruit is picked at the right maturity and packed in cartons suited to the transport mode.
4. Irradiate. The fruit is treated at an approved facility with APHIS oversight, and records are kept for each lot.
5. Get the certificate. A phytosanitary certificate is issued for the consignment, and the commercial invoice and packing list are prepared.
6. Book transport. Air freight for small and premium lots, or a reefer container for large volumes. Your forwarder handles the booking and customs.
7. Clear US entry. The importer of record files the entry, the shipment is inspected on arrival, and the fruit goes to the buyer.

Timing is tight. Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, and the best supply is March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside this window. Ask any supplier of fresh Alphonso where the fruit was grown and when it was harvested.

On cost, there is no single price for exporting from India to the USA. The total includes fruit cost, packing, irradiation, certificates, freight, insurance, import duty, and the importer's own handling and margin. Air freight is much more expensive than sea freight. Ask every supplier for a quotation with clear freight terms (FOB or CIF) so you can compare like with like.

Irradiation and USDA-APHIS rules

Irradiation is the step buyers most often ask about. US rules require mangoes from India to be treated with irradiation before they ship, and you should check current rules with your importer or customs agent. Low-dose radiation stops insects such as fruit flies and the seed weevil from developing. Irradiated food does not become radioactive.

The treatment is done at an approved facility in India under USDA-APHIS oversight, not at the US port.

A few points to check before you order:

• The facility must be on the approved list for the current season.
• Treatment records must be traceable to the lot you buy.
• Rules, doses and approved facilities are updated by the authorities. Do not rely on an old blog post, including this one. Confirm the current rules with APEDA and USDA-APHIS, and check them with your importer or customs agent.

We will not quote a dose or promise a clearance outcome on a web page. The rules belong to the authorities, and they decide.

Which mango varieties we sell

Alphonso (Hapus) is known for its saffron colour, low fibre and strong aroma. Kesar from Gujarat is another well-known variety with a different taste.

Prices are from the live store and may change. Check the product page for the current price. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade.

For buyers who cannot rely on the fresh-fruit window, Alphonso pulp in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins does not depend on the harvest window. Pulp has its own import rules, so check those too.

What we can and cannot ship

We run AlphonsoMango.in through Powle Home Foods in Mumbai. We started selling offline in 2019 and online in 2020, and we have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales. Our fruit is sourced across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt on the Konkan coast. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 for Alphonso (GI No. 139, Ratnagiri), and you can read the details on our Brand Facts page. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller.

We ship directly to the UAE. For other countries, such as the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, shipments have been arranged through the customer's own contact abroad, and that is not a standard service. We do not offer a USA shipping service. If you are a US importer or a buyer with a contact in the USA, write to us with your quantity, port and timing. We will tell you plainly what is possible.

Within India, delivery is by Blue Dart, and about 65% of PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.

We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds.

To learn what a Mumbai exporter must have in place, read our guide to choosing an Alphonso mango exporter in Mumbai. To buy for yourself or for family in India, start with the Ratnagiri Alphonso or the Devgad Alphonso, or browse the full mango collection.

People also ask

Can I export mangoes from India to the USA?

Yes. India has shipped fresh mangoes to the USA since 2007, but only under a USDA-APHIS programme. The exporter must be registered, the fruit must be irradiated at an approved facility, and a phytosanitary certificate must travel with it. Rules change, so check current rules with your importer or customs agent.

How can I export mangoes from India?

An exporter needs an Importer-Exporter Code and usually registers with APEDA. Fruit for the USA is irradiated at an approved facility in India and carries a phytosanitary certificate. We are a retail seller, so write to us before you plan a shipment. Check current rules with your importer or customs agent.

Can I bring mangoes from India to the USA?

Do not assume you can carry mangoes. US customs and agricultural rules restrict many fresh fruits, and mangoes can carry fruit flies and seed weevil. Baggage rules are set by CBP and USDA-APHIS, so check their current guidance before you travel, and declare any fruit you carry.

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Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.

Prefer to order directly? Browse Ratnagiri Alphonso mango dozen, Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin and our mango export page.