HS Code 4415
Wooden Packing Containers and Pallets
HS code 4415 covers wooden packing cases, crates, drums, and pallets used for industrial transport, requiring ISPM 15 compliance for international trade.
HS Code 4415 — Wooden Packing Containers and Pallets
This code covers heavy-duty wooden containers used for transport and logistics. It includes standard shipping pallets, cable drums for wires, and various crates or boxes designed to protect goods during transit.
What's included
- Standard wooden pallets
- Wooden cable-drums
- Plywood packing cases
- Pallet collars
- Wooden fruit crates
What's excluded
- Hand luggage or vanity cases → use
4202(Classified based on use as travel goods rather than transport packing.)
Common examples
- EPAL Euro Pallet
- Wooden industrial cable reel
- Pine wooden export crate
- Plywood folding box pallet
Frequently asked questions
Do wooden pallets require special treatment?
Yes, most international shipments using HS code 4415 must comply with ISPM 15 standards, meaning the wood must be heat-treated or fumigated.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates are often required to prove heat treatment against pests.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Poland, China, Germany
- Top importers: Germany, United States, France
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Key takeaway
All wooden transport packaging under 4415 must typically bear the ISPM 15 stamp for cross-border movement.
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