Analysis of the entire process of wooden box packaging in International | EXP fumigation specifications and compliance operation guide

1. Core regulatory requirements for wooden box packaging in EXP

In International transportation, wooden boxes are used as traditional packaging carriers, and their compliance directly affects the efficiency of customs clearance of goods. According to the "International Guidelines for the Management of Wood Packaging Materials" (ISPM 15), wood packaging in EXP is subject to the following mandatory requirements:

1. IPPC labeling specification: When natural wood packaging is sent from EXP to the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia and other contracting countries, the certified fumigation organization must apply IPPC special label (International Plant Protection Convention label).
2. Fumigation pretreatment procedure: When coniferous wood packaging is sent from EXP to Country such as Japan and Korea, Fumigation and disinfection treatment must be completed in advance, and an officially recognized "Fumigation/Disinfection Certificate" (Fumigation/Disinfection Certificate) must be issued.
3. Quarantine declaration process: The customs declaration unit needs to completely declare the core data such as the owner information, Container number, and the type of drug used (such as methyl bromide CH3Br or phosphine PH3) in the Inspection form, and the customs will conduct batch sampling inspection. Wooden boxes that have not passed the quarantine are prohibited from leaving the country.

2. Standardized operation of the whole process of wooden box packaging EXP

(1) Technical specifications for whole box fumigation

1. Operation process: the goods arrive at the supervision site → the fumigation agency verifies the box → apply IPPC logo (if applicable) → closed fumigation (24 hours) → ventilation and poison dispersion (4 hours) → issue an electronic cargo customs clearance form.
2. Handling of special circumstances: When the receiving country requires additional IPPC marking, it is necessary to implement the process of "landing marking-on-site supervision-secondary sealing", and simultaneously submit the Quarantine Result Sheet of Wooden Packaging of Outbound Goods to the customs.

(2) Key points of cargo fumigation management in LCL
LCL operations must meet four conditions at the same time before fumigation can be combined:

• Same POD declaration
• Same transportation Voyage
• Record by the commodity inspection agency of the same country of departure
• Cargo attributes meet mixed fumigation safety standards

3. Wood packaging compliance risk control strategy

1. Material pretreatment requirements

• It is forbidden to use wood materials containing bark, worm-eaten holes or excessive moisture content (according to GB/T 29407-2012 standard);
• It is recommended to give priority to heat-treated plates (HT marking) to avoid biosafety risks.

1. TT management red line

• A 72-hour operation window should be reserved for fumigation operation (including application and approval, treatment and implementation, and poison dissipation and standing);
• All quarantine procedures must be completed 48 hours before the shipping schedule to avoid the risk of dumping the container.

• The original fumigation certificate must be circulated with the goods, and POD customs clearance will not accept replacement documents;
• The certificate information must be completely consistent with the bill of lading and packing list, including but not limited to box number, drug concentration, processing time, etc.

4. Technical evaluation of fumigation-free packaging alternatives

According to the Measures for Quarantine Supervision and Administration of Wooden Packaging of Inbound and Outbound Goods (Order No. 240 of the General Administration of Customs), packages that meet the following conditions are exempted from fumigation:

1. Material compliance: Use plywood, particleboard, fiberboard and other synthetic boards (Certificate of Wood Processing Heat Treatment is required);
2. Process certification: ISO 14001 certified fumigation-free wooden box, its high-temperature and high-pressure treatment process can effectively inactivate pests;
3. Cost-benefit ratio: Compared with traditional wooden boxes, it saves 15%-20% of the comprehensive cost (including time cost, handling cost and risk of detention in port).

5. Focus of industry disputes and customs enforcement cases

1. Typical case: In 2023, the Shanghai Port seized a wooden box of EXP mechanical and electrical equipment of a certain company carrying live Monochamus alternatus larvae, resulting in FCL's return and a fine of 30% of the value of the goods;
2. Compliance suggestions: Establish a whitelist system for packaging suppliers, and give priority to cooperative units with the Registration Certificate of Outbound Bamboo, Wood and Grass Products Manufacturers.