Fumigation Certificate

A fumigation certificate is a document that confirms that the cargo in question has undergone fumigation treatment. It indicates that the packaging materials or wood products have been properly fumigated to eliminate pests and other contaminants before they are shipped internationally. The certificate is crucial for complying with import regulations in many countries. The certificate provides details about the fumigation process, including the chemicals used, treatment duration, and date of fumigation.

An Emirates SkyCargo shipment on AWB 176-12345678 carrying wooden crates from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) requires a fumigation certificate showing methyl bromide treatment for 24 hours to meet Australia's strict quarantine requirements. A FedEx Express shipment on AWB 023-98765432 transporting agricultural machinery from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) includes wooden dunnage that must be accompanied by a fumigation certificate certifying ISPM 15 compliance with either heat treatment (HT) or methyl bromide (MB) marking.

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What specific information must be included on a fumigation certificate for air cargo shipments?

The details required on a fumigation certificate are information about what the purpose of the fumigation treatment was and a list of the fumigants used. Additionally, the amount of time these fumigants were used and the temperature range during fumigation must be detailed. For methyl bromide fumigation, the minimum temperature must not be less than 10°C and the minimum exposure time must not be less than 24 hours.

Do I need a separate fumigation certificate if my wooden packaging already has ISPM 15 marking?

All ISPM 15-compliant lumber packaging must bear the official IPPC mark, which replaces the need for a phytosanitary certificate. This mark cancels the need for a phytosanitary certificate. However, destination officials may occasionally request fumigation certificates even for stamped packaging. If a shipment is scheduled to arrive in Australia or New Zealand during the BMSB season and the shipper does not provide a valid fumigation certificate or declines to fumigate their cargo with the carrier, we cannot process or ship the cargo.