Canadian Manufacturers Are Shipping Overseas – Here’s What You Need for Export Compliance
The new US tariffs on Canadian goods have changed the game for manufacturers across Ontario and Canada. With American markets becoming more costly and unpredictable, Canadian businesses are pivoting — fast — toward overseas markets in Europe, the UK, Asia, and beyond.
That’s a smart move. But shipping internationally comes with requirements that many Canadian manufacturers haven’t had to deal with before. One of the most important: ISPM-15 certified wood packaging.
What is ISPM-15 and Why Do You Need It?
ISPM-15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) is the international standard that governs all wood packaging material — pallets, dunnage, crating, and skids — used in cross-border shipments. Over 180 countries enforce it, including all of the EU, the UK, Japan, Australia, and most major trading partners.
If your wood packaging isn’t ISPM-15 compliant, your shipment can be:
- Held at the border
- Quarantined or fumigated at your expense
- Rejected and returned
For a manufacturer shipping overseas for the first time, this is a costly and avoidable mistake.
Custom ISPM-15 Pallets for Special Products
Standard off-the-shelf pallets don’t always work for specialized industrial products, heavy machinery, or oversized equipment. We offer custom ISPM-15 certified pallet solutions built to your product’s specifications — the right dimensions, the right load capacity, and full export compliance built in.
Whether you’re shipping manufacturing equipment, automotive parts, industrial components, or other specialty products, we can build a pallet solution that protects your product and clears customs without delays.
ISPM-15 Certified Dunnage – Also Available
Need dunnage for load blocking, bracing, or spacing inside containers or crates? We also supply ISPM-15 certified heat treated hardwood dunnage — HT stamped and ready for international shipments. Available in bulk for high-volume export operations.
For defence contractors and military logistics providers, see our dedicated post on ISPM-15 dunnage for military and defence shipping.
Who We Work With
- Ontario manufacturers pivoting to overseas export markets
- Automotive and parts suppliers seeking EU and UK customers
- Industrial equipment and machinery exporters
- Freight forwarders and 3PLs managing new international lanes
- Defence and government contractors
Get a Quote
If you’re exploring overseas shipping for the first time or scaling up your export volume, we’re here to help you get the wood packaging right from the start. Call or text us to discuss your project and get a custom quote: 519-576-5788.
Based in Ontario. Serving manufacturers and exporters across the province.