Plastic Pallets for International Shipping

For international shipping, pallets must either be made of a non-regulated material (such as plastic or metal) or comply with ISPM 15, the international standard for treating wood packaging materials. HDPE plastic pallets are fully approved because they are exempt from ISPM 15. Wood pallets can be used if they carry an official heat treatment (HT) mark issued by an accredited certifier.

Take 2 Direct supplies HDPE plastic pallets in 48x40 GMA, Euro 1200x800, and custom sizes across 10 U.S. metros — Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, NYC, and Savannah. Same-day shipping is available on in-stock items, and pricing is available on request. You can request a quote directly through our contact form.

No. Plastic pallets are not subject to ISPM 15 regulations because the standard only applies to wood packaging materials. This makes plastic pallets the simplest option for international export — there is no treatment, certification, or stamping process required, reducing both compliance cost and lead time for export operations.

Take 2 Direct offers plastic pallets in the standard 48x40 GMA footprint for U.S.-origin shipments and Euro 1200x800mm for European trade lanes. Custom sizes — including 42x42, 48x48, 36x36, and bespoke dimensions — are also available for specialized export packaging or product-specific footprints that reduce cube waste during ocean or air freight.

HDPE plastic pallets typically last 5–10 years in service, compared to 1–2 years for standard wood pallets. Their longer lifespan, combined with washability, splinter-free construction, and resistance to moisture and chemicals, makes them the preferred choice for closed-loop reusable pallet programs, food and pharmaceutical supply chains, and high-value international shipping.

Yes. Take 2 Direct offers same-day shipping on in-stock plastic pallets across 10 major U.S. metro markets: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, NYC, and Savannah. This allows export operations teams to source pallets quickly to meet vessel cut-off or freight forwarder deadlines without extended lead times.