Fumigation Requirements
ISPM 15 & Fumigation Requirements for Colombia
Wood packaging rules for Colombia: ISPM 15 is required, accepted treatments, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance.
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- South America
- ISPM 15 required
- Yes
- Marking required
- Yes
- Effective date
- 2006-01-01
Colombia 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 and import restrictions.
Exemptions
- Processed wood products
- Wood under 6mm thickness
Additional requirements
- ICA (Colombian Agricultural Institute) oversight
- Phytosanitary inspection at ports
Common issues
- Multiple coastal ports
- Documentation requirements
Tips
- Cartagena and Buenaventura are major ports
- Spanish documentation required
- Work with Colombian customs agents
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Frequently asked questions
What are Colombia's main ports?
Cartagena (Caribbean) and Buenaventura (Pacific) are the two largest container ports.
What is ICA?
Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario handles phytosanitary controls including ISPM 15 enforcement.