- ISPM 15 on imports
- Required
- Enforced since
- —
- Treatments
- HT, MB (ISPM 15 methods)
- Plant protection authority
- SENASA Perú (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria)
- Common pallet sizes
- 1200 × 1000 mm
1200 × 800 mm (EUR)
1000 × 1200 mm - Main ports
- Callao, Paita, Matarani, Chancay
Overview
Peru's SENASA, the national agrarian health service, is the authority for wood packaging in international trade and runs a dedicated wood packaging page on the national government portal. Peru's IPPC entry records the implementation of ISPM 15, and imported pallets, crates and dunnage must be debarked, treated and bear the IPPC mark. SENASA verifies this at ports, airports and land borders, and unmarked or infested wood can be treated, destroyed or sent back, with the importer paying. A SENASA draft on wood kits was circulated for comment, which shows that the agency keeps refining rules around wood packaging, so check current requirements. We could not confirm the enforcement start year from sources we opened, so the field is empty. Callao is the principal port for imports and handles most of the country's containers, with Paita in the north and Matarani in the south; the Chinese-backed port of Chancay, north of Lima, has added a deepwater Pacific gateway for Asian cargo. Peru exports fruit, such as grapes, avocados and blueberries, as well as minerals and fish products, so many packers treat and stamp pallets for overseas customers. Domestic pallet use follows the 1200 × 1000 mm pattern, with 1200 × 800 mm in European trade, and a large informal market of repaired pallets operates alongside a small number of rental pools.
Key points
- SENASA publishes a dedicated wood packaging campaign page on gob.pe
- Peru has a record of ISPM 15 implementation on IPPC
- SENASA can order treatment, destruction or return of non-compliant wood
Frequently asked questions
Does Peru require ISPM 15 for wooden pallets?
Yes. SENASA requires imported wood packaging to be treated and carry the IPPC mark.
Who enforces the rule in Peru?
SENASA Perú, at ports, airports and borders.
Which port should I expect?
Callao for most cargo. Paita, Matarani and the newer Chancay port also take containers.
Sources
Import rules change. Confirm current requirements with the national plant protection organization or your importer before shipping. This page is general information, not legal advice.