ISPM-15 Pallets: Everything You Need to Know

What Is ISPM-15?

ISPM-15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) is an international guideline for treating wood packaging materials to prevent the global spread of invasive insects and plant diseases. It was developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and has been adopted by most countries that engage in international trade.

The IPPC Mark

Pallets that comply with ISPM-15 must bear the IPPC mark — a wheat symbol with the country code (US for the United States), the producer/treatment provider registration number, and the treatment code (HT for heat treatment or MB for methyl bromide, though MB is being phased out globally).

Who Needs ISPM-15 Pallets?

• Any exporter shipping goods on wood pallets to countries that have adopted ISPM-15
• Most major trading countries have adopted the standard: EU, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, Australia, and many more
• Domestic US shipments generally do not require ISPM-15 compliance

Pallet Broker LLC ISPM-15 Certification

We are a certified ISPM-15 treatment provider. Our heat-treated pallets are produced to standard, IPPC-marked, and come with full documentation for your customs broker. Contact us at (775) 250-7253 for pricing and availability.