Heat-Treated Export Pallets – ISPM-15 Compliant, Austin TX
If your business ships goods internationally, your wood pallets must meet ISPM-15 standards — full stop. MS Pallets supplies heat-treated, IPPC-stamped export pallets to Austin-area businesses that need to stay compliant, avoid shipment delays, and keep their international supply chains moving without interruption.
What Is ISPM-15 and Why Does It Matter?
ISPM-15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) is the global regulation that governs wood packaging material used in international trade. Its purpose is to prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases across borders through untreated wood.
Non-compliant pallets — meaning any wood pallet without an approved treatment and the proper IPPC stamp — can result in:
- Shipment rejection at the destination port
- Mandatory quarantine or destruction of goods
- Significant fines and delays
- Damage to supplier relationships
Nearly every major trading nation enforces ISPM-15, including Canada, the EU, the UK, Australia, China, Japan, Brazil, and Mexico. If you’re shipping wood packaging across any international border, compliance isn’t optional.
How Heat Treatment Works
Heat treatment (marked HT on the IPPC stamp) is the most widely used ISPM-15 compliance method. The process raises the core temperature of the wood to a minimum of 56°C (133°F) for at least 30 continuous minutes, effectively eliminating harmful organisms including insects, larvae, and certain pathogens.
The treated pallets are then marked with the internationally recognized IPPC stamp, which includes:
- The country code (e.g., US)
- The producer/treatment provider code
- The treatment method (HT)
- The IPPC wheat symbol
Customs authorities at destination ports look for this mark. Without it, your shipment can be held or turned away regardless of what’s inside.
What Sizes & Configurations Are Available?
We supply heat-treated pallets in the configurations most commonly required for export:
- GMA / Standard 48×40 — the most common US export pallet
- Euro / EPAL 1200x800mm — required for European market shipments
- Custom dimensions — for businesses with non-standard export packaging
If your export pallet needs fall outside standard sizes, we can discuss custom builds with heat treatment included. [Learn more about custom pallets →]
New and Reconditioned Heat-Treated Pallets
Heat-treated pallets are available new or reconditioned. Reconditioned HT pallets are a cost-effective option for businesses where budget matters more than pallet appearance, provided the structural integrity meets your load requirements. Both options carry the required IPPC stamp.
Who We Supply
Our export pallet customers in the Austin area include manufacturers, agricultural exporters, industrial equipment suppliers, food and beverage producers, and distributors with international freight requirements. If your operation ships overseas, we’re set up to keep you compliant and supplied.
Don’t Risk a Shipment on Non-Compliant Pallets
One rejected shipment costs far more than compliant pallets ever will. MS Pallets makes it easy to source ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets locally in Austin — no waiting on national distributors, no compliance guesswork, just pallets that are ready to ship.
Order Heat-Treated Export Pallets Contact us with your pallet type, quantity, and shipping timeline — we’ll get you a same-day quote and confirm availability.