# Kiln-Dried Wood Shipping Standards

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> ISPM 15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No.

ISPM 15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) sets the global baseline for wood packaging materials in international trade, requiring a maximum moisture content of 20 % achieved through approved treatments – primarily heat treatment (HT) or methyl bromide fumigation – to prevent wood-boring organisms from surviving in cross-border shipments. Treated packaging must bear the internationally recognised IPPC mark; certain countries additionally require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation. Non-compliant materials can trigger border detentions, re-packing orders, or destruction at the shipper's expense. Because individual markets have adopted stricter or supplementary requirements beyond the ISPM 15 baseline, forwarders and exporters should check country-specific addenda early in the booking process.

**Source:** [https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/640/](https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/640/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Kiln-Dried Wood Shipping Standards |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/640/ |

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