Regarding compliance of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM-15) in respect of wood packaging material by exporters – regarding

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.... Customs 229 A, North Block, New Delhi-110001 28^th February, 2011. To All Chief Commissioners of Customs / Customs (Prev.). All Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Excise. All Commissioners of Customs / Customs (Prev.). All Commissioners of Customs & Central Excise. The Director General of Revenue Intelligence. The Director General of Central Excise Intelligence....

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....) made of coniferous and non coniferous raw wood, in use in international trade. 3. However, on export side, a large number of export consignments are intercepted by importing countries for non-compliance of ISPM-15 Standards relating to wood packaging materials used for export of materials. It has also been reported by Department of Agriculture and Co- operation that they are receiving numerou....

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....uld be allowed clearance only if the wood packaging materials conform to requirements of ISPM-15. The export / imported consignment with wood packaging material are to be inspected by Customs. If any export / imported consignment is found without ISPM-15 mark or with doubtful marking, it should be reported to Plant Quarantine Officer / authorities for taking necessary action.  6. Ministry ....