ISPM 15 (solid timber)

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 require all solid wood packing material to be heat treated and stamped with an official mark. ISPM 15 requirements apply to all hardwood and softwood (coniferous and non-coniferous) packaging materials including Dunnage.  This is to avoid the risk of pest infestation.  The crate and wood used require an approved stamp like the example below from an accredited Agency.  If at time of export from the US the wood does not have a noticeable stamp it is typically re-palletized on plastic or ISPM certified wood with the required stamp or in the case of FCL container cargo it can be fumigated using Methyl Bromide in which a certificate is issued.

1. Trademark – the identifying symbol, logo, or name of the accredited agency
2. Facility Identification – product manufacturer name, brand or assigned facility number
3. Heat Treated mark
4. Country Code – the two letter ISO country abbreviation
5. Approved International symbol for compliant wood packaging material
6. Indication for use as dunnage (may be abbreviated or spelled out fully)

Additional information

• ISPM 15
• Export – Countries requiring ISPM 15 compliance
• ISPM Heat Treatment Program
• NAPPO - North American Plant Protection Organization - USA/Canada/Mexico

• 10+2 ISF
• Dangerous goods IATA
• ISPM 15 (solid timber)
• Container dimensions
• Incoterms
• Forms