It does not appear that a statement is required on export invoices stating the wood packaging material contained in the shipment is ISPM 15. Is this true, and are there any countries that do require a statement to be on the invoice for import? Is there a standard statement that is used on export invoices […]
QUESTION ON WPM NOTIFICATION: Does anyone have a sample of a notification sent to suppliers for WPM requirements since the Guidelines for Liquidated Damages & Penalties went into effect on Mar 9th 2007? We sent notification in Jan 2006 of the WPM requirements but nothing since the new guidelines went into effect. Unfortunately, we have […]
My company uses wood pallets and lumber for some shipments. For these shipments, we use either wood materials with an ISPM-15 stamp or we provide a certificate that states the wood packaging is compliant with ISPM-15. In some cases, the individual lumber pieces may not be marked. Does anyone have comments on the effectiveness of […]
re: current Mexico wood packaging regulations: Our logistics procurement has asked me the following: “There is a rumor going around that Mexico will not allow wooden pallets (including heat treated) into the country after Sept 2008. Have you heard anything?” I suppose this is an unsubstantiated rumor since Mexico is signatory to ISPM 15 since […]
