ISPM 15 Heat Treating for International Shipments
On-site certified heat treating for wood pallets — so your shipments stay compliant, on schedule, and out of customs delays.
One of the Few Regional Pallet Companies With a Certified On-Site Chamber
When your products ship internationally, your pallets are subject to strict global regulations — and non-compliant wood packaging can bring a shipment to a dead stop at the border. BTL has an approved heat treatment chamber on site and provides ISPM 15-certified heat treating for both new and recycled wood pallets. We stamp, we certify, and we keep your export operation moving.
What Is ISPM 15?
ISPM 15 — the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 — is a global regulation developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that governs wood packaging materials used in international trade. Its purpose is straightforward: prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases that can travel undetected inside untreated wood.
Most major trading nations now require ISPM 15 compliance for imported shipments, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, China, Japan, and many others. If your pallets don't carry a certified heat treatment stamp, your shipment can be delayed, rejected at the border, or subject to additional treatment costs on arrival — none of which are problems you want to discover after your freight is already moving.
Key countries requiring ISPM 15 compliance
European Union · Canada · Australia · China · Japan · Mexico · Brazil · South Korea
And most other major trading nations
How Heat Treating Works
The ISPM 15 standard requires that wood packaging materials be heat treated so the core temperature of the wood reaches a minimum of 56°C (133°F) and holds at that temperature for a continuous 30 minutes. This process eliminates pests and organisms throughout the full depth of the wood — not just the surface.
Treatment
Pallets are loaded into BTL's certified on-site heat treatment chamber. The chamber brings the wood's core temperature to the required 56°C (133°F) minimum and holds it for a continuous 30 minutes, meeting the full ISPM 15 requirement.
Certification
Once treatment is complete, pallets are stamped with BTL's certified heat treatment mark. This stamp is the internationally recognized proof that the pallet was treated to ISPM 15 standards and is approved for export use.
Ready to Ship
Your pallets are documented, stamped, and ready to move. Whether you need them for a single outbound order or ongoing export production, they'll be compliant when they reach the border.
BTL's heat treatment process is audited and overseen by Package Research Laboratories, the independent organization responsible for compliance monitoring and certification. That oversight is what backs the stamp on every pallet we treat.
How Heat Treating Works
The ISPM 15 standard requires that wood packaging materials be heat treated so the core temperature of the wood reaches a minimum of 56°C (133°F) and holds at that temperature for a continuous 30 minutes. This process eliminates pests and organisms throughout the full depth of the wood — not just the surface.
Treatment
Pallets are loaded into BTL's certified on-site heat treatment chamber. The chamber brings the wood's core temperature to the required 56°C (133°F) minimum and holds it for a continuous 30 minutes, meeting the full ISPM 15 requirement.
Certification
Once treatment is complete, pallets are stamped with BTL's certified heat treatment mark. This stamp is the internationally recognized proof that the pallet was treated to ISPM 15 standards and is approved for export use.
Ready to Ship
Your pallets are documented, stamped, and ready to move. Whether you need them for a single outbound order or ongoing export production, they'll be compliant when they reach the border.
BTL's heat treatment process is audited and overseen by Package Research Laboratories, the independent organization responsible for compliance monitoring and certification. That oversight is what backs the stamp on every pallet we treat.
Heat Treating Without the Hassle
Most manufacturers don't want to become experts in international wood packaging regulations — they want a pallet partner who already is. BTL has the equipment, the certification, and the operational experience to handle heat treating as part of your normal pallet workflow, not as a separate logistics problem you have to manage around.
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On-Site Certified Chamber
No sending pallets to a third-party facility. BTL treats on site, which means faster turnaround and one less hand-off in your supply chain.
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New and Recycled Pallets Both Accepted
Whether you're starting with new lumber or recycled stock, we can heat treat it. You're not limited to one pallet type to get compliant.
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Fast Turnaround
International shipments run on tight timelines. We work to keep your pallets processed and ready without creating a bottleneck before your freight moves.
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Certified Stamp on Every Pallet
Each treated pallet is marked with BTL's official ISPM 15 certification stamp — the mark your freight forwarder, customs broker, and receiving country need to see.
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Audited Compliance
Our program is independently audited through Package Research Laboratories, so the certification behind our stamp is backed by a recognized oversight body, not just our word.
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A Team That Understands Operations
We're not a testing lab. We're a pallet company that has been working inside manufacturing and shipping operations for over 45 years. We understand the timelines, the pressures, and what it costs when a shipment gets held up.
Your Shipment Shouldn't Stop Because of a Stamp.
Non-compliant wood packaging is one of the most avoidable causes of international shipping delays. BTL makes ISPM 15 compliance a straightforward part of your pallet order — not an afterthought you're solving the day before your container loads.