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All wood packing materials from all
areas should be appropriately treated and
marked in accordance with the international
standard. |
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Background |
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In order to prevent the spread of
pests associated with wood packing material,
International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
of United Nations adopted ISPM No.15
(International) Counteries have agreed to
implement ISPM No.15 in a harmonized manner
as of September 16, 2005 All wood packing
materials used for imports to the United
States,Canada. |
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Requirement |
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Treatment |
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Heat Treatment (HT) to a minimum
wood core temperature of 56 for a minimum
of 30 minutes |
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Or |
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Fumigation with methyl bromide at
specific rates. |
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Marking |
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Internationally recognized mark
should be shown on the external of wood
packing material to certify that it is in
compliance with one of the approved
measures. |
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Non-compliant wood packing
materials |
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Wood Packing material that are
imported without proper treatment and making
may be re-exported at the port of first
arrival. |
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Exceptions |
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For United States and
Canada, manufactured wood material and wood
pieces less than 6mm in any dimension are
exempted from the treatment and marking
requirements. The requirements.
For treatment will not be applied to wood
packing material originating from the
U.S.moving to Canada or wood packing
material originating from Canada moving to
the United States. |
