GMA 48x40 dominates the US; EUR (1200x800mm) dominates Europe. Cross-Atlantic shipping requires conversion.
Dimensions
GMA 48x40 inches = 1219x1016mm. EUR 1200x800mm = 47.2x31.5 inches. EUR is narrower but slightly shorter.
Construction
GMA: 4-way notched stringer with 7 deckboards top, 5 bottom. EUR: block pallet with EPAL/UIC certification, 11 deckboards top, full 4-way entry.
Treatment
EUR pallets are ISPM-15 heat-treated by default with EPAL/EUR sealing. GMA pallets require ISPM-15 stamping for export, additional $0.85-1.10 per pallet.
Cost
New EUR pallets: $25-40 (imported to US premium); new GMA $11-18. EUR pool exchange in Europe extends life cycles.
Cross-Border Shipments
For US-Europe shipping: ship product on GMA in container, retailer in Europe accepts on EUR via repalletization, OR ship directly on EUR for European retail compliance.
Companion Resources
Can United States Pallets handle pallet comparison for high-volume national operations?
Yes. Standing-order programs for national operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
What documentation accompanies pallet comparison loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
Does United States Pallets supply pallet comparison for export from national?
Yes, with ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets carrying IPPC stamps and full ISPM-15 documentation. Required for international shipments to all WTO member countries. Common for national customers with port access via United States's major export gateways.
How fast does United States Pallets deliver to national, United States?
Same-day shipping in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core (FL, GA, AL, TN, MS, SC, NC, KY, VA) and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Express options available for national rush orders. Quote response under 2 business hours, dispatch within hours of order confirmation.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
