James Coe Wood Products, Inc. provides ISPM-15-compliant heat-treated pallets from its Gibsonburg, OH, facility, certified daily by Package Resource Laboratory (PRL). Call (419) 862-2581 to request a quote or ask about export compliance.
What Is Heat Treating for Pallets?
Heat treating is a thermal pest-elimination process required for wood packaging in international shipping. Wood is heated to a core temperature of 56°C (132.8°F) for at least 30 minutes, killing insects and larvae inside the wood. No chemicals are used, so a heat-treated pallet is food-safe and environmentally sound. James Coe Wood Products, Inc. treats pallets on-site in Gibsonburg, OH, for fast, certified turnaround.
What Does ISPM-15 Mean for Your Pallets?
ISPM-15 is the international standard your pallets must meet before crossing most borders. Adopted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), it stops pests like the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorn beetle from spreading through trade and covers all solid wood packaging, including pallets, skids, crates, and dunnage. Non-compliant shipments risk rejection, fumigation, or destruction at the border.
How to Identify Certified Heat-Treated Pallets
A compliant pallet is stamped on at least two opposite sides with the IPPC wheat logo, a country code (US for domestic producers), a facility certification number, and the code "HT." The mark must be branded or inked into the wood, not labeled or adhesive, and a missing or illegible stamp disqualifies the pallet. James Coe Wood Products, Inc. stamps every pallet with a company-specific impression traceable to our certified facility.
When Is Heat Treatment Required?
Heat treatment is required for virtually all wood packaging moving across international borders, including pallets, crates, skids, and dunnage. ISPM-15 does not apply to domestic shipments within the United States or to Canada, but it does apply to Mexico and most other trading partners. Some U.S. food, pharmaceutical, and electronics customers may require it for domestic orders too, so check your customer's receiving specifications when in doubt.
Our Heat-Treating Process at James Coe Wood Products, Inc.
James Coe Wood Products, Inc. conducts daily on-site heat treating at our Gibsonburg, OH, facility.
Our process follows a consistent sequence:
1. Lumber is cut and nailed into pallet form using precision equipment.
2. Pallets enter our on-site chamber and reach a core temperature of 56°C (132.8°F).
3. That temperature is held for at least 30 minutes under monitoring.
4. Treated pallets are handled carefully to prevent re-infestation.
5. Each pallet gets our facility-specific ISPM-15 stamp, verified by the Package Resource Laboratory (PRL).
This end-to-end process means every order ships fully certified. View our full range of pallet options on our wood products page .
Frequently Asked Questions About Heat-Treated Pallets
Are Heat-Treated Pallets the Same as Kiln-Dried Pallets?
No. Kiln drying reduces moisture to 19% or below; ISPM-15 requires 56°C core temperature for 30 minutes. They're different standards.
Does the ISPM-15 Stamp Expire?
ISPM-15 certification never expires unless untreated wood is added. Repaired pallets need new heat-treated, stamped deckboards before international shipment.
Can I Get Heat-Treated Pallets and Custom Crates From the Same Supplier?
James Coe Wood Products, Inc. makes both compliant pallets and custom crates at one Gibsonburg, OH, facility, simplifying compliance and reducing lead times.
Request a Quote for Heat-Treated Pallets Today
With 38 years serving Ohio and Michigan manufacturers, James Coe Wood Products, Inc. reliably supplies ISPM-15-certified heat-treated pallets in Gibsonburg, OH. Call (419) 862-2581 or connect with our team through James Coe Wood Products, Inc. to discuss your order. We quote fast and ship compliantly.
