Why Use Fumigated Wooden Trays for Cable Export?

The main reasons for using fumigated wooden trays for cable export are:

1. Compliance with international quarantine requirements. • Regulatory Compliance:
Most countries/regions around the world have strict quarantine regulations to prevent wooden packaging from carrying harmful organisms (pests, insect eggs, pathogens, etc.) that could cause biological invasions or spread plant pests and diseases.
• Core Measures:
Fumigation kills harmful organisms in the trays, ensuring that the goods pass quarantine inspection in the importing country and avoiding the risk of return or destruction.

2. Protecting Cable Products. • Structural Advantages:
The trays are sturdy, providing stable support for the cables and resisting mechanical damage such as collisions and crushing during transportation and loading and unloading.
• Environmental Adaptability:
Wood's natural moisture-proof and cushioning properties reduce the effects of humidity, vibration, and other environmental factors on the cable insulation and outer sheath.

3. Ease of Transportation and Loading and Unloading. • Standardized Design:
Fumigated wooden trays have uniform specifications (such as diameter and load-bearing capacity) to accommodate cable winding and securing, improving storage and stacking efficiency.
• Mechanized Operation:
The standardized design facilitates forklift and crane operation, reducing manual handling losses and optimizing logistics space utilization. IV. Environmental Sustainability
• Material Characteristics:
Wood is a renewable resource and can be recycled after use, aligning with the global trend towards green packaging.
• Comparative Advantages:
Lower carbon footprint compared to single-use plastic/metal packaging, reducing waste disposal costs.

How to Determine the Compliance of Fumigated Wooden Trays
1. Check the IPPC Mark
✅ Core Marking Elements:
• IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) logo
• Country code (e.g., CN for China)
• Treatment agency code (e.g., HT for a fumigation agency)
• Treatment method code (e.g., MB for methyl bromide fumigation)

• The mark is typically printed or branded in a conspicuous location on the wooden tray (e.g., edge or side).

II. Verify the Fumigation Certificate
✅ Key Certificate Information:

・ Treatment date, location, number of pallets, and specifications;

・ Fumigant type (e.g., methyl bromide), concentration, and treatment duration;

・ Implementation standards (e.g., ISPM 15 International Wood Packaging Standard);

・ Issuing agency seal and validity period, which must be issued by an officially recognized quarantine agency.

III. Preliminary Appearance Inspection (Supplementary Reference)
⚠️ Non-absolute basis for judgment:

・ The wood may appear slightly yellow (a sign of chemical penetration);

・ Occasional light brown chemical stains or slight cracks may be seen on the surface (a natural phenomenon during the drying process);

• Appearance alone is not acceptable for judgment; the inspection must be based on both the label and the certificate.

IV. Professional Testing and Verification
✅ Scientific Testing Methods:
1. Chemical Analysis: Check the wooden pallets for residual fumigants (such as methyl bromide). Residual levels must be below international safety standards.
2. Biological Testing: Microscopic observation or culture methods confirm the absence of live insects, eggs, and microbial residues.
3. Application Scenarios: For high-risk cargo or trade disputes, commission a third-party testing agency to issue a report.

Key Points Summary
Necessity of Use:
Quarantine compliance is mandatory, and wooden pallets offer advantages in terms of protection, logistics, and environmental protection.
Compliance Assessment:
Prioritize verification of the IPPC mark and official certificate. Appearance is a secondary reference, and professional testing is the final decision.