Vietnam · Wood and Paper

ISPM 15 Wood Packaging in Vietnam

A practical guide to ISPM 15 Wood Packaging for wood and paper sold in Vietnam: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Solid wood packaging must be treated and marked to prevent pest spread; Brands selling furniture or packaging made from wood

Authority

Vietnam national regulator

Legal basis

National wood and paper requirements in Vietnam

Local representative

The importer is responsible for due diligence

Timeline

Before placing on the market

Cost

Due diligence and certification costs vary by volume

If you do not comply

Shipment refusal, fines, and listing removal

Who needs this

Solid wood packaging must be treated and marked to prevent pest spread
Brands selling furniture or packaging made from wood

Documents you need

ISPM 15 treatment mark evidence
Timber species and origin documentation
Due diligence statement
Certification evidence where available

Compliance checklist

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ISPM 15 treatment mark evidence
Timber species and origin documentation
Due diligence statement
Certification evidence where available

How to comply

Confirm the ISPM 15 stamp on wood packaging
Map species and harvest origin
Run due diligence on the supply chain
File the required statement

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: ISPM 15 Wood Packaging — Vietnam
Product category: Wood and Paper
Authority: Vietnam national regulator
Legal basis: National wood and paper requirements in Vietnam

Documents we already have:
  1. ISPM 15 treatment mark evidence
  2. Timber species and origin documentation
  3. Due diligence statement
  4. Certification evidence where available

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under ISPM 15 Wood Packaging in Vietnam?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placing on the market.

Due diligence and certification costs vary by volume.

Common rejection reasons

Wood pallet without an ISPM 15 mark
Origin not documented
Due diligence incomplete
Species not declared

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.