Fumigation Requirements

ISPM 15 & Fumigation Requirements for Chile

Wood packaging rules for Chile: ISPM 15 is required, accepted treatments, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance.

Country: Chile
Region: South America
ISPM 15 required: Yes
Marking required: Yes
Effective date: 2005-01-01

Chile 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 destruction required. Fines up to $10,000 USD. Strict enforcement.

Exemptions

Processed wood products
Wood under 6mm thickness

Additional requirements

SAG (Agricultural and Livestock Service) oversight
Very strict phytosanitary controls
Additional requirements for certain origin countries

Common issues

Very strict enforcement
Geographic isolation increases scrutiny

Tips

Chile has some of strictest phytosanitary controls in Latin America
San Antonio and Valparaiso are main ports
Spanish documentation helpful

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chile so strict about wood packaging?

Chile's geographic isolation and important agricultural exports (fruit, wine) make biosecurity critical to protect from invasive pests.

What are the main Chilean ports?

San Antonio and Valparaiso are the largest container ports, handling most imports.