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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Wood Packaging Material

Last Modified: Jun 2, 2020
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All wood packaging material entering or transiting the United States exepts wood of Canadian origin entering from Canada, must be heat-treated or fumigated and be marked with an approved logo certifying that it has been appropriately treated. Shipments containing noncompliant wood packaging material will not be allowed to enter the United States.
 

How to Source ISPM 15-Compliant Wood Packaging Material
This page provides sources for compliant wood packaging material and information on how to become an ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging material manufacturer. 

Approved WPM Alternatives
Importers may consider using alternatives to wood packaging material. The following products are not subject to USDA regulation:

  • Plywood or press board
  • Plastic pallets
  • Oriented strand board
  • Hardboard
  • Parallel strand lumber
  • Synthetic foam
  • Metal frames
  • Inflated dunnage
  • Masonite veneer


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