No. Heavy-duty corrugated boxes are 100% paper packaging, not wood packaging material (WPM), so they require no fumigation and no IPPC mark for export. This is one of the biggest advantages of corrugated boxes over wooden crates for export shippers.
1. Why No Fumigation Is Required
Under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC / ISPM 15), solid wood packaging must be fumigated and stamped with the IPPC mark. Corrugated boxes are paper, so they are outside these rules:
- No fumigation or heat treatment – saves cost and waiting time;
- No IPPC mark required – not regulated as wood packaging;
- Compliant with import quarantine requirements – accepted in the EU, US, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and more;
- Faster customs clearance – no delays caused by packaging issues.
2. What It Means for Exporters
1. Lower cost – no fumigation or quarantine fees;
2. Faster shipping – no fumigation queue, goods move on arrival;
3. Eco-friendly and compliant – 100% recyclable paper packaging.
GuardP (ISO 9001 certified, Guangzhou, China) supplies heavy-duty corrugated boxes, honeycomb boxes and paper corner boards – all paper-based and export-ready without fumigation. Tell us your cargo details and get a custom packaging solution within 24 hours.