Export Pallets (ISPM-15)

About this category

Export pallets under ISPM-15 are wooden pallets treated through one of the methods approved under the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures ISPM 15, to meet quarantine requirements for international trade when exporting wood packaging material. The standard recognizes several treatment methods, and the specific treatment is defined in the product's marking and documentation; a single treatment should not be assumed across the category. The scope of ISPM 15 must be emphasized: the regulation addresses regulated wood packaging material, with applicability depending on the packaging material and phytosanitary scope; certain processed wood materials may fall outside its regulated scope, and plastic or steel pallets are not covered simply by virtue of their being used in export. ISPM 15 is likewise not a product quality certification or a load-rating standard; it is a phytosanitary standard aimed at preventing the movement of wood pests between countries. Import requirements differ between countries, not all countries apply the standard identically, and some countries add further requirements; destination-specific phytosanitary applicability and valid treatment and marking documentation are procurement and compliance attributes. Non-wooden pallets are outside the ISPM-15 scope. Buyers select export pallet models based on dimensions, treatment and marking documentation, and the importing country's requirements.