APHIS ADOPTS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ON WOOD PACKING MATERIALS

Effective September 16, 2005, wooden packaging materials (e.g., pallets, crates, boxes, and dunnage) imported into the United States must be heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide and marked with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) logo and appropriate country code designating the location of treatment. Additional paper certifications will not be required. Implementation of the new requirements has been delayed one year from their date of publication to give affected parties time to comply with the new requirements. Please click here for more information

Any questions contact Tony Collini by phone at 410-863-0211 or tonyc@jsconnor.com.