We have been assisting importers or exporters successfully ship their cargo for over 40 years and during this time we have, consistently found that the mostly likely area to be overlooked is the selection of the correct packaging requirements and materials,
When selecting your packing materials, we suggest you carefully examine the types of packages available & also keeping in mind the import restrictions including the Quarantine requirements of the destination countries.
Wood packaging is recognized as a pathway for the introduction and the spread of pests. To reduce the spread of infestation, the International treatment guidelines have been adopted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in coordination with the wood packaging industry have developed two official export and marking programs in order to meet the requirements of the import countries
The import requirements are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures. The Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade (ISPM 15).
This is a process where the wood is heated to achieve a wood core temperature of 56 degrees C for a minimum of 30 minutes. It is then labelled with the ISPM 15 standard mark.
However, you may purchase timber that has already been treated prior to building your wood packaging material or you may build your packaging and have it treated and then stamped. There are many commercial suppliers of wood packaging materials already built and stamped that you can purchase as well.
This is a process where the wood is treated with Methyl Bromide and stamped with the ISPM 15 standard mark.
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