Fumigation Requirements
ISPM 15 & Fumigation Requirements for Argentina
Wood packaging rules for Argentina: ISPM 15 is required, accepted treatments, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance.
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- South America
- ISPM 15 required
- Yes
- Marking required
- Yes
- Effective date
- 2005-01-01
Argentina requires ISPM 15 treatment of wood packaging material, such as pallets and crates. Accepted treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).
Penalties for non-compliance: Treatment or re-export required. Fines apply.
Exemptions
- Processed wood materials
- Wood under 6mm thickness
Additional requirements
- SENASA (National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality) oversight
- Mercosur regulations apply
Common issues
- Economic conditions affect port operations
- Documentation in Spanish required
Tips
- Buenos Aires is the main container port
- Spanish documentation required
- Work with experienced Argentine brokers
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Frequently asked questions
What is SENASA?
SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria) is Argentina's food safety and agricultural health agency, responsible for phytosanitary controls.
Does Mercosur affect ISPM 15 requirements?
Mercosur countries have harmonized some requirements but ISPM 15 compliance is still required for non-Mercosur imports.