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New GMA vs Recycled GMA Pallets

New GMA: pristine, $11-18. Recycled GMA: A/B/C grades, $2-11. Choose based on application and retailer requirements.

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New GMA: pristine, $11-18. Recycled GMA: A/B/C grades, $2-11. Choose based on application and retailer requirements.

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New GMA Use Case

New GMA pallets for: Walmart receiving (mandatory pristine), FDA-regulated pharma, DTC e-commerce visible loads, FSMA Section 204 traceability needs.

Recycled GMA Use Case

Recycled GMA pallets for: general distribution, internal logistics, B2B shipments, sustainability ESG goals, cost-sensitive operations.

Inspection Standard

Both new and recycled GMA pallets meet NWPCA Uniform Standard. Recycled grading per A/B/C definitions.

Cost Comparison

New: $11-18. Recycled A: $7-11. Recycled B: $4-7. Recycled C: $2-4.

Sustainability

Recycled GMA has 60-80% lower embodied carbon vs new. EPA SMM hierarchy preference for reuse.

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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.

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.

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.

What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?

Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.

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