Countries that Require ISPM-15 Compliant Wood Packaging
Many U.S. trading partners have adopted International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM 15), "Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade."
The countries below require ISPM 15 compliance for wood packaging material (WPM) used to ship commodities. This list is not all-inclusive; it includes only the countries that have stated in writing that they require ISPM-15 WPM.
List of Countries
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- European Union
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Korea
- Lebanon
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Oman
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is against APHIS policy to issue a phytosanitary certificate for WPM used to transport commodities. If the WPM itself is the cargo, we will issue a phytosanitary certificate.
Contact one of the accredited inspection agencies under either the heat treatment or fumigation program to learn how to obtain treated and officially marked dunnage.
No.
Questions?
The American Lumber Standard Committee or one of its accredited agencies can answer your questions about:
- heat treatment and fumigation programs
- marking requirements
- how to become certified to produce compliant WPM
- costs for becoming certified
- where heat-treated lumber may be purchased
- related topics