USDA-APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) administers ISPM-15 in the United States.
Detailed Definition
APHIS administers wood packaging compliance under 7 CFR 319.40. Authority extends to enforcement at over 300 US ports of entry, accreditation of treatment facilities, and audit of certified operations. Penalties for non-compliance up to $250,000 per occurrence.
Authoritative Sources
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS): the US federal authority that enforces ISPM-15 wood packaging compliance for imports and exports.
- International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC): the United Nations body that maintains the ISPM-15 international wood packaging standard.
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Can United States Pallets handle pallet glossary 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 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.
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 glossary?
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 ship pallet glossary to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
