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Do imported wooden pallets entering Great Britain need ISPM 15?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · verified guidance

Applies to: Imports into Great Britain

Regulated solid-wood packaging entering GB requires ISPM 15, including empty pallets. Check material exemptions and route arrangements.

What to check next

• Identify every solid-wood component.

Sources

• Forestry Commission: international standards for imports

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