Heat Treated International Shipping Crates

The demand for international material exports is increasing, and with it, the need for reliable international shipping crates. Although export laws vary across countries, the necessity for heat-treated International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Number 15 (ISPM-15) compliant wooden crates is a consistent requirement for most exports. These overseas shipping crates are essential for safe and easy international transportation of goods. Since the chances of infestation are often high during foreign transport, ISPM 15 crates are highly recommended.

At BlueRose Packaging, we understand the importance of these standards and specialize in the design and manufacturing of bark-free, heat-treated international shipping crates in compliance with ISPM 15 requirements.

An Overview of ISPM 15 Heat Treated Wood Crates Offered by BlueRose Packaging

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Number 15 (ISPM-15) is a standard developed by the International Plants Protection Convention (IPPC). This standard mandates the treatment of international shipping crates to prevent infestation. The treatment may include heat treatment or fumigation with methyl bromide, covering all international packaging materials such as pallets, crates, etc.

At BlueRose Packaging, we manufacture ISPM 15 heat-treated wood crates, also known as bug stamps or HT stamps, which are recognized worldwide for their compliance and effectiveness in securing your goods.

ISPM 15 International Shipping Crate Requirements

• The ISPM 15 standard for international shipping crates focuses on the prevention of infestation in wooden crates that can potentially damage them.
• Heat treat any export-quality wood packaging material (WPM) with a thickness over 6mm to prevent infestation. The WPM must be heated to 56°C for over 30 minutes to ensure effective results. This could ensure the prevention of destroying harmful pets in the most effective environment-friendly manner.
• Fumigation of wooden crates with methyl bromide should be done only if for some reason heat treatment cannot be performed.
• Steaming and vacuuming, microwave heating are some of the most user-friendly heat treatment options.
• The IPPC stamp must mark the heat used for making international shipping crates, usually applied after heat treatment.

At BlueRose Packaging, we prefer heat treatment as it is the most effective and eco-friendly way of preventing infestation in international shipping crates.

If you are looking to source, high-quality bark-free ISPM 15 certified wood crates, then please feel free to contact BlueRose Packaging. In case of any queries, please contact our team of experts. We will be happy to assist you. Contact us on email or call us on today and get your quote!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why ISPM 15 compliance is essential for the international shipment of goods?

A. Various environmental conditions expose the wooden shipping crates during shipment. These conditions may include humidity, moisture, exposure to dust and dirt, etc which may lead to the growth of bugs, and insects in wooden crates. Prevention of such infestation is essential to secure the goods from damage. However, the way of prevention of infestation should be eco-friendly, as recommended by IPPC via ISPM 15 standards. In order to prevent the worldwide spread of plant pests, ISPM 15 compliance is essential in the international shipment of goods.

Q. What is the regulating agency for ISPM 15?

A. International Plants Protection Convention (IPPC) controls the ISPM 15 regulations. Here, IPPC acts as a part/member of the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Q. How to know if the International Shipment is ISPM 15 Compliant?

A. To ensure the ISPM 15 compliance of an international shipping crate, check for HT stamp or bug stamps approved by the IPPC inspecting agency. These IPPC inspecting agencies perform multiple random inspections on the wooden shipping crates to ensure heat-treatment or fumigation of wooden crates. The IPPC inspecting agency tests the ISPM 15 wooden crates from BlueRose Packaging, which feature the HT stamp or bug stamp.

Q. What does the IPPC marking/stamp Indicate?

A. The IPPC marking always encloses a rectangle, with a vertical line separating the identifying data from the IPPC logo. In the identification data presented in form of XX0000YY, the following entities should be verified.

• XX- Two lettered ISO Country Code
• 0000- This next series of 4 digits indicates a unique identification code given by the IPPC inspecting agency.
• YY- Indicates the type of treatment performed on the wood packaging material (WPM), i.e.; Heat Treatment (HT) or Fumigation using methyl bromide.

Q. What is classed as WPM under ISPM 15?

A. WPM stands for wood packaging material (WPM). Under ISPM 15, materials such as coniferous softwood and non-coniferous hardwood are classified as WPM. However, this standard excludes wood-based materials like plywood, veneer, etc.

Q. Is ISPM 15 applicable to shipping materials made from processed wood?

A. No, ISPM 15 is not applicable to shipping materials made from processed wood. This regulation excludes shipping materials made from cardboard, plywood, and veneer, as manufacturers use wood, glue, heat, and pressure, significantly reducing the chances of infestation.

Q. Is ISPM 15 regulation active in all countries?

A. Yes, ISPM 15 regulation is globally applicable for international shipment. However, the complete information and list of countries can be found on the USDA’s website.