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What are wood-packing restrictions and fumigation in international cargo transportation from the USA?

Regarding international cargo transportation from the USA, wood-packing restrictions generally prohibit shipping freight packed using raw wooden materials. Packing materials must comply with ISPM15 regulations.

When shipping goods from the U.S., like shipping freight from other countries, goods packed in cardboard shipping boxes comply with the ISPM15 regulations. However:

• If you palletize shipping boxes for international transportation, you must use certified ISPM15 or plastic pallets.
   
• When making a crate for international cargo transportation, avoid using raw wooden materials. Instead, build it from certified, heat-treated wood, plywood, or plastic.

Please note that these wood-packing regulations apply only to the packing materials; they do not apply to the transporting commodity.

Do not confuse the restrictions on wood-packing, which apply to international cargo transportation from the USA to most countries worldwide, with the fumigation of goods shipping from the USA to Oceania, particularly shipping to Australia and New Zealand.

All cargo shipping from the USA to Oceania has to be fumigated. These restrictions are known as BMSB rules. If you ship goods to Australia or New Zealand, be prepared to fumigate the entire shipment. We suggest you allow the ocean freight carrier used in your international shipping to fumigate your cargo. Typically, you will pay $30 per cubic meter, with a minimum charge of $100-$300, depending on the carrier. However, this way, you transfer responsibilities related to the cargo fumigation to the carrier.

You may find more information about wood-packing restrictions and cargo fumigation on our website.