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Is wood 6 mm thick or less exempt from ISPM 15?

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Reviewed 2026-10-03 · construction check required

Applies to: International standard; national programme and destination checks

Packaging made entirely from wood 6 mm thick or less is generally exempt. Thicker solid-wood blocks, runners or bracing prevent reliance on this whole-unit exception.

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• Check every component and destination.

Sources

• Defra: ISPM 15 exemptions

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