ISPM-15 pallets are required for international export to 180+ IPPC countries. Domestic pallets are for US shipments only.
ISPM-15 Definition
IPPC International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 - heat treatment to 56C core temp for 30+ minutes, sealed with IPPC mark including country code, facility code, and HT mark.
Required Countries
180+ IPPC member countries require ISPM-15 marking on wood packaging materials including pallets, crates, dunnage. Includes EU, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Australia, India.
US Domestic Exemption
US-to-US shipments do not require ISPM-15. Wood packaging mark optional.
Treatment Methods
Heat treatment dominates 95%+ of ISPM-15 pallets. Methyl bromide fumigation declining (phased out by Montreal Protocol in many countries). Dielectric heat treatment growing.
Cost
ISPM-15 stamping adds $0.85-1.10 per pallet vs domestic. Required at ALSC-accredited facility.
Companion Resources
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.
Can national customers run a buyback program alongside their pallet purchases?
Yes. Backhaul logistics are coordinated on outbound delivery routes - empty or non-spec pallets get picked up on the return leg of new pallet deliveries. Per-pallet freight cost on the backhaul approaches zero for accounts running both new-pallet purchase + buyback simultaneously.
What's the minimum order quantity for pallet comparison?
50 pallets per order minimum on buy-side. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Volume tiers kick in automatically as cumulative monthly volume increases - 500+/week accounts qualify for standing-order programs with reserved delivery slots.
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.
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.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
