The short answer
Uzbekistan exports raisins, dried apricots and other dried fruit, nuts and spices to the U.S. Sulfites and aflatoxins are the two issues that stop shipments most often.
What Uzbek exporters should watch for
🍇 Raisins and dried apricots
Dried apricots and some raisins are treated with sulfites, which must be declared on the label when present at 10 ppm or more — FDA has an import alert for undeclared sulfites (99-21). Processors and packers register with FDA.
🥜 Nuts
Nut processors register; nuts are checked for aflatoxins and Salmonella and must be declared as tree nuts.
🌶️ Spices
Spices are tested for Salmonella (Import Alert 99-19) and filth; test each lot and store dry.
🏷️ Labels
Labels must be in English with Nutrition Facts, net weight in ounces and grams, and all ingredients, including sulfites and allergens.
Common reasons Uzbek shipments are stopped
- Undeclared sulfites in dried fruit
- Aflatoxins in nuts and dried fruit
- Salmonella and filth in spices
- Insects in dried fruit
- Labeling — no English, no Nutrition Facts
🏢 No U.S. company to act as FSVP importer? Orionex offers an FSVP importer service for food and dietary supplements — from $80 per shipment, with the program and Qualified Individual included.
What you need to register — and what it costs
| Product type | FDA requirement | Orionex price |
|---|---|---|
| Food, beverages, supplements | Food facility registration + U.S. Agent, renewed every 2 years; Prior Notice for each shipment | $300/year or $450 for 2 years |
| Cosmetics | MoCRA facility registration (every 2 years) + product listing + U.S. Agent | $300/year or $450 for 2 years; listing $150/product |
| Medical devices | Establishment registration (yearly, FDA fee paid separately) + device listing; 510(k) for many Class II devices | $550/year; listing $50/device |
| Drugs (incl. OTC) | Drug establishment registration (yearly) + NDC labeler code + drug listing | $550/year; listing $350/product |
Every Orionex registration includes the U.S. Agent service, D-U-N-S number set-up where needed and a Certificate of Registration. All prices →
Tell us your products — we’ll confirm what you need to register, in writing, by email.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uzbek dried apricots need a sulfite declaration?
Yes, if sulfites are present at 10 ppm or more. FDA treats undeclared sulfites as a serious labeling violation and keeps Import Alert 99-21 for them. Dried apricots are often sulfured, so the label must say so.
Do Uzbek dried fruit exporters need FDA registration?
Yes. Facilities that dry, sort, pack or store dried fruit for the U.S. must register with FDA and name a U.S. Agent, and each shipment needs Prior Notice.
Sources
- FDA — Import Alerts by Publish Date
- FDA Import Alert 99-19 — Salmonella (notes separate alerts for black pepper from India and Brazil)
- eCFR — 21 CFR Part 1 Subpart H, Registration of Food Facilities
Checked against FDA and other official sources on November 11, 2026. This guide is general information, not legal advice.