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Exporting with wood packaging? This guide covers heat treatment stamps, exemptions, and vendor questions for international shipments.
ISPM-15 regulates wood packaging materials (WPM) used in international trade to prevent the spread of invasive pests. All solid wood packaging must be heat-treated or fumigated and marked with an IPPC stamp before export.
Confirm suppliers use certified kilns and apply legible IPPC stamps
Keep lot-level certificates on file for audits
Avoid repairs that remove or obscure the original stamp
For mixed loads, segregate treated and untreated pallets
Check that stamps include country code, producer number, and HT mark
Non-compliant pallets may be rejected at port or destroyed
Fines can exceed $5,000 per container for violations
Shipment delays can be 2-4 weeks for non-compliance issues
Submit an RFQ with destination country and timeline—we'll source compliant product with proper IPPC stamps.