orchards in the valley, to prevent introduction of fruitflie3 
( Anastrepha spp. ). 
Importation of Coffee Prohibited l/ 
17. The importation into and transit through' 'the territory of 
the Republic of all coffee plants (Co ffea spp. ) or parts of plants 
including beans, is prohibited for all purposes to prevent the 
introduction of the coffee berry borer (Steph anoderes hampe i (Ferr.) 
. Importation of Parasitic Insects Controlled 2/ 
18. The importation of natural parasitic insects into Peru may 
be effected solely by specialists of the Direccion de Agricultura 
y Ganaderia, with the previous authorization of the Junta de 
Sanidad Vegetal in every case . 
Importation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables from the United States 
Prohibited, Except from the States of California, Oregon, 
and Washington 3/ 
19. As a temporary measure against the introduction of the 
Mediterranean fruitfly ( Ceratitis capi tata (Wied . ) , the 
importation is prohibited of fresh fruits and vegetables from 
Central America, Antilles, Bermuda, Territory of Hawaii, and the 
United States of America, except from the States of California, 
Oregon, and Washington. 
20. Importations of fruits from the States of California, 
Oregon, and Washington will be subject to the same measures 
prescribed for seeds and plants in paragraphs 5 to 10, inclueive. 
21. The landing of fruits and other plant products in ships' 
stores from the prohibited countries will not be permitted. 
22. Peruvian consuls in the United States will not vise 
invoices for. products referred to in paragraph 19 unless a 
certificate of origin, issued by a competent official, is presented 
for legalization, and will refuse to legalize- invoices in the case 
of products from the State of Florida. 
23. Failure by the importer to present the certificate of origin 
prescribed in paragraph 22 will prevent the unloading of fruits and 
vegetables, and may cause the products concerned to be destroyed. 
Importation of Plant Material by Airplane Prohibited 3/ 
17 Supreme Resolution of July 19, 19^1- 
2/ Supreme Resolution of July 19, I9UI. 
3/ Supreme Resolution of August 2, 1929, as amended by the Decree 
of December 11, 1930. 
