- ISPM 15 on imports
- Required
- Enforced since
- —
- Treatments
- HT, MB, DH, SF per ISPM 15
- Plant protection authority
- Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor / FSVPS)
- Common pallet sizes
- 1200 × 800 mm (EUR)
1200 × 1000 mm (Finnish/ISO)
1200 × 800 mm GOST pallet - Main ports
- St Petersburg, Ust-Luga, Novorossiysk, Vostochny / Vladivostok
Overview
Russia requires imported wood packaging to meet ISPM 15 and has done so for many years; as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union it also applies common EAEU phytosanitary requirements. The IPPC lists the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Rosselkhoznadzor, as the national plant protection organisation, and its territorial offices inspect consignments at seaports, rail crossings, road checkpoints and airports. I could not confirm the year the ISPM 15 requirement started, so it is left blank. Findings of unmarked or infested packaging can lead to treatment, destruction or return of the goods, and Rosselkhoznadzor has historically been strict, sometimes restricting suppliers. Since 2022 sanctions and rerouting have changed trade geography: St Petersburg and Ust-Luga on the Baltic handle less Western traffic, while Novorossiysk on the Black Sea and Far Eastern ports such as Vostochny and Vladivostok, together with rail routes from China, have gained weight. Pallets in Russia are a blend of formats. The 1200 × 800 mm EUR pallet is used in modern retail, while the 1200 × 1000 mm pallet is widely used in industry, and a Russian standard pallet in 1200 × 800 mm also circulates. I did not verify the presence of pooling operators. Russian pallet manufacturers supply much of the domestic market and heat-treat for export.
Key points
- Rosselkhoznadzor carries out phytosanitary control at ports, rail and road border points
- Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) common phytosanitary requirements apply, so EAEU-internal movements are handled differently
- Sanctions and logistics changes since 2022 have shifted trade routes toward Asia
- Start year and current EAEU act on wood packaging not verified
Frequently asked questions
Does Russia require ISPM 15 for wooden pallets?
Yes. Imported wood packaging should be treated and carry the IPPC mark, with Rosselkhoznadzor controlling it.
Does the EAEU affect the rules?
Yes. Common EAEU phytosanitary requirements apply across member states, so rules at internal borders differ from third-country imports.
Which ports matter?
St Petersburg, Ust-Luga, Novorossiysk and the Far East ports such as Vostochny and Vladivostok.
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.