ISPM 15

ISPM 15 is an international phytosanitary standard for regulated wood packaging, including relevant solid-wood pallets, crates and dunnage, using approved treatment and marking.

Published by AllwayforwardUpdated 18 Oct 2026

Understand it in practice

A visual breakdown of ISPM 15: Regulated wood packaging, Approved treatment and Required compliant marking. The illustration simplifies the concept; the definition and applicable terms determine the details.

Where it fits in the journey

Highlighted stages are commonly relevant

01Agree
02Prepare — commonly relevant
03Transport
04Clear
05Deliver

THE PICTURE, IN WORDS

ISPM 15 at a glance

Regulated wood packaging
Approved treatment
Required compliant marking

THE DETAIL THAT MATTERS

Can a plywood crate contain regulated solid-wood components?

Processed wood such as plywood may fall outside the standard's regulated scope. Confirm the packaging construction and destination rules.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

Check the crate, not just the furniture

A plywood crate can also contain solid-wood runners. Ask the packer which parts are regulated and what compliant treatment and marking are needed. The furniture itself and its transport packaging can face different rules.

Plan the handovers

Stage	Useful evidence
Receiving	Package marks and receiving count
Inspection / packing	Condition photos and agreed scope
Dispatch	Final packing list and load records

Hand-drawn warehouse with packed goods and cargo handling. — Packing & storage in context · original educational illustration, not a photograph of a shipment.

Before you book

For packing & storage, have these details ready:

Supplier references and receiving schedule
Packing condition, dimensions and piece count
Storage terms and the release plan

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Sources & further reading

IPPC: wood packaging and ISPM 15 ↗

Plain-language educational guidance. The applicable contract, carrier tariff, official rules or insurance policy takes precedence. Illustrations show concepts, not a specific shipment or facility.

Published by Allwayforward as a plain-language freight reference. Examples are illustrative, not customer case studies. For a correction, send the term and supporting source.