Link here to learn more about packaging import/export regulations: www.aphis.usda.gov
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Solid Wood Packing Materials to China
Solid Wood Packing Materials to China: Questions and Answers
Presswood Pallets are considered a
"Newly Manufactured Wood Packaging Material"
approved for export per ISPM 15 regulations without additional expensive treatment against infestation.
Why use heat treated or fumigated wood pallets that can cost up to $12.00 each
Our 48" x 40" Presswood Distribution Pallets are priced as low as $6.00 each
- NO Lumber markings are required certifying that the shipping materials used are acceptable.
- Presswood pallets meet quarantine requirements for Australia and New Zealand, Therefore they DO NOT require the costly delay and expensive fumigation procedure other wood products do.
- One-piece construction helps to guarantee your merchandise remain safe from nails, splinters or collapsed boards.
- Exporters have enough to worry about when preparing an overseas delivery.
- You cannot afford not to comply with this change in regulations.
- Reduce expensive delays & hassles at foreign ports.
Wood packing materials from North America must be kiln dried or chemically impregnated using a preservative and it must also be free of bark, insect holes, living insects and nematodes. Most countries in the world are expected to impose emergency phytosanitary regulations on solid coniferous wood packing materials from North America.
If you are exporting, the following questions should be reviewed immediately. Are you following the Solid Wood Packaging Export Regulations that starting the end of January 2001 Documentation is required certifying that the shipping materials used are acceptable. In addition to documenting everything in your shipment, you now have to document what it's on ( Pallet ). If you use heat treated or fumigated wood pallets each pallet must be marked with the correct documentation that meets all international requirements
If you do not instruct your export packager of the final destination of your product you take a gamble dispatching product off-shore without the correct documentation to meet all international requirements. If your export pallets, boxes, crates and containers do not follow the new International Standard for Solid Wood Packing Material, your product, on landing, could be destroyed, or cross-docked forcing it to adhere to the new regulation. Further subjecting your shipment with extra fees from the inspection authorities.
| Size | Weight | Dynamic Capacity |
1 to 249 Each |
250 to 499 Each |
500 to 999 Each |
1000 & Over Each |
| 23" x 31" | Heavy | 1,400 lbs. | $8.60 | $7.95 | $7.35 | $7.10 |
| 47" x 31" | Heavy | 2,000 lbs. | $11.60 | $10.85 | $10.35 | $10.10 |
| 42" x 42" | Light | 1,000 lbs. | $8.10 | $7.35 | $6.85 | $6.60 |
| Medium | 1,500 lbs. | $8.60 | $7.85 | $7.35 | $7.10 | |
| Heavy | 2,000 lbs. | $9.10 | $8.35 | $7.85 | $7.60 | |
| 44" x 42" | Ex Heavy | 2,500 lbs. | $9.60 | $8.85 | $8.35 | $8.10 |
| 44" x 44" | Medium | 1,500 lbs. | $8.60 | $7.85 | $7.35 | $7.10 |
| Heavy | 2,000 lbs. | $9.10 | $8.35 | $7.85 | $7.60 | |
| Ex Heavy | 2,500 lbs. | $9.60 | $8.85 | $8.35 | $8.10 | |
| 45" x 45" | Medium | 1,500 lbs. | $8.85 | $8.10 | $7.60 | $7.35 |
| Ex Heavy | 2,500 lbs. | $9.85 | $9.10 | $8.60 | $8.35 | |
| 48" x 40" | Light | 1,000 lbs. | $8.10 | $7.35 | $6.85 | $6.60 |
| Medium | 1,500 lbs. | $8.60 | $7.85 | $7.35 | $7.10 | |
| Heavy | 2,000 lbs. | $9.10 | $8.35 | $7.85 | $7.60 | |
| Ex Heavy | 2,500 lbs. | $9.60 | $8.85 | $8.35 | $8.10 | |
| 48" x 42" | Medium | 1,500 lbs. | $8.85 | $8.10 | $7.60 | $7.35 |
| Heavy | 2,000 lbs. | $9.35 | $8.60 | $8.10 | $7.85 |
- Weight capacities are based on loads in motion (Dynamic). Inca weight capacity is significantly higher for multi-stacked pallet loads (static) sitting in storage.
- This product's availability is based upon purchase quantities and is subject to change without notice. Please contact us to determine availability status and for the best pallet suited for your application.
- Truckload quantities vary with pallet size and weight. Typically, 1,320 Light, 1,280 Medium, 1,100 Heavy and 1,050 Extra Heavy load a truck. 3,500 - 24" x 32" are needed for a truckload.
- All export pallet shipments are subject to prepayment and a handling fee which is based upon the value of the product.
- Certain pallet sizes may be only available at one of our manufacturing locations.
- Minimum order is 100 pallets Add $100.00 handling fee for less than 100 pallet orders.
Terms: Net 15 days after receipt of invoice with approved credit. -
Otherwise prepayment prior to shipping.
All prices are FOB point of manufacture: Dover, Ohio or Sardis, Mississippi
Prices are subject to change without notice.