Provisions in the U.S. Export Apple & Pear Act require that apples be certified to U.S. grades prior to leaving the country.
Fruit/Vegetables Inspection Fees
| Type | Amt | Per | Other Fees | Minimum Fee | Cold Storage Check Loads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | 7c | package/master carton | Form 294 (Sanitary Certificate) $3.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Potatoes | 9c | cwt. | $10.00 | 2c per cwt. | |
| All other | 7c | container | $10.00 | 2c per container |
Bulk Loads: All commodities - $50.00
| Location | Stationed at one location |
| Full Week | $400.00-40 hour week |
| Partial Week | Hourly Rate $15.00 per hour |
The hourly rate will also be applied on all normal inspections consuming more than 4 hours actuarial inspection or writing time per customary car lot plus the commodity inspection fee.
The following applies only to overtime fees.
Charges for inspections started or completed from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M., Monday through Friday; also inspections made on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays will be assessed on the following basis:
Regular inspection fee, plus $10.00 per hour.
Regulatory Authority: 801 CMR 4.02: M.G.L. C. 7, ss. 3B, 4; St. 1980, c. 572.