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Traceability & rules

Does the stamp tell me where the timber originally grew?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · verified standard

Applies to: General engineering guidance; equipment and receiving-site specifications

Not by itself. Its country/provider codes identify the authorised marking system. Timber harvest origin, pallet customs origin and dispatch country are different questions requiring separate evidence.

What to check next

• Ask what kind of origin information is required.

Sources

• ISPM 15 Annex 2: provider identification

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