Export and compliance standards

MT Crates designs and manufactures bespoke timber packaging engineered to clear international borders seamlessly. Based in Perth, Western Australia, we ensure every wooden box, crate, pallet, and skid strictly satisfies global biosecurity protocols and export regulations.

Frequently asked questions

Exporting cargo across global borders requires full biosecurity compliance to prevent costly customs rejections, delays, and quarantine issues. Discover how MT Crates manages ISPM 15 compliance and certification for your consignments.

What does ISPM 15 mean and why is it necessary?

ISPM stands for the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, with 15 being the specific publication number. This international certification is a mandatory biosecurity requirement for wood packaging used in global trade, designed to regulate raw wood materials and prevent the international introduction and spread of pests and plant diseases.

Which packaging products must comply with ISPM 15?

Whenever you ship cargo overseas to destinations enforcing ISPM 15 regulations, all non-manufactured wooden packaging items in the consignment must comply. This includes pallets, wooden boxes, shipping crates, skids, cases, and dunnage used to secure heavy items.

How do we prove to customs that our crates are compliant?

Compliant wooden packaging items are permanently stamped with the internationally recognised ISPM 15 certification mark, displaying the country code, manufacturer registration number, and treatment designation (such as heat treatment). Custom compliance certificates can also be provided on request for your shipping documentation.

Do I have to arrange heat treatment and certification myself?

No. You do not need to manage the certification process yourself. As your professional crating partner in Perth, MT Crates handles the required timber treatment and certified construction from start to finish, ensuring your crates arrive ready for export.

What customs headaches does MT Crates help prevent?

Improper or non-certified timber can cause shipments to be turned away at entry ports, re-exported at immense expense, fumigated under penalty, or destroyed by biosecurity authorities. We eliminate these risks by ensuring your packaging meets every standard before it leaves Western Australia.

Can you provide formal compliance paperwork for customs brokers?

Yes. In addition to applied ISPM 15 certification markings on all timber components, formal compliance certificates can be provided upon request to assist your freight forwarders and customs clearance agents.

Protect your cargo with export-ready custom crating

Avoid border delays and shipping headaches. Contact our Perth crating specialists today to discuss compliant packaging solutions built precisely to your equipment's specifications.