Shipping your items in crates is one of the best ways to ensure that items will arrive at their destination safely, especially when they are being shipped long distances. If you’re looking to crate and ship an item internationally, you should be aware that there are a multitude of regulations and legalities required to do so, especially when it comes to moving wooden crates across international borders. Many of these rules and regulations for wooden crates are associated with ISPM 15 Stamps, also known as “Bug Stamps”. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about regulations and legalities for shipping items in wooden crates to other countries!
What Is An ISPM 15 Stamp?
In order to reap the full benefits of using a crate to secure your goods when shipping internationally, it’s important to ensure that the wooden crates you’re using comply with the destination country’s regulations. Some of the more straightforward regulations are that the crate needs to remain intact from the source to the final destination point, and the crate needs to have an ISPM 15 stamp or certification. An ISPM 15 stamp or “bug stamp” certifies that the wooden crate is free from insects, pests, and infestation.
Why Do Wooden Crates Need ISPM 15 Stamps?
The main purpose of an ISPM 15 stamp is to prevent the spread of disease and insects that could negatively affect plants or ecosystems in the shipment’s destination country. Without an ISPM 15 or bug stamp, your shipment containing crates or other wooden materials may be refused at customs, causing headaches and big problems for you or your business.
How To Comply With Foreign Countries Wooden Crate Regulations
If you or your business does not have extensive experience shipping wooden crates and other cargo internationally, one of the best ways to comply with all the regulations & legalities is to work with an expert! Extreme Packing Solutions will act as your intermediary when shipping internationally, saving you time and potential headaches, while providing reliable transportation of products at competitive rates! We work and communicate with our extensive network of carriers in order to get your items where they need to be and when you need them to be there!
Contact Extreme Packing Solutions
If you have any questions about international shipping regulations or are looking for customized packaging and shipping solutions, contact Extreme Packing Solutions today! We provide consistent, high-quality, professional packaging and freight services that will ensure that your product arrives at its destination safely & on-time! Give us a call today at (978) 232-9190 or fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!