Phytosanitary requirements for wood and wood product imports
Establishes phytosanitary requirements for importing sawn wood, wood packaging, and wood products, including compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM-15) for packaging.
Last updated: 2024-05-10
Determine if the product is packaging (requires ISPM-15) or industrial wood (requires phytosanitary certificate).
Perform heat treatment (HT) at 56C for 30 minutes or methyl bromide fumigation per ISPM-15.
For packaging: obtain ISPM-15 marking. For industrial wood: obtain phytosanitary certificate.
Prepare necessary documentation including permits, certificates, and commercial invoice.
SENASICA personnel will verify ISPM-15 marking or certificate and perform physical inspection.
Shipment detention, mandatory treatment at importer's expense, return or destruction of goods, and fines up to 50,000 UMA.
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