Heat treated UK standard pallets
1200 x 1000 mm
Heat treated UK standard pallets carry loads abroad on the UK standard footprint, new or used.
- 1200 x 1000 mm
- Four-way or three-runner builds
Heat treated pallets for export
We sell heat treated pallets carrying the ISPM 15 mark, new or used, in UK standard 1200 x 1000 mm, Euro 1200 x 800 mm, CP and square sizes, for loads going from Great Britain to the EU, to Northern Ireland or further afield, delivered across the UK.
Every quote names the size, new or used, and the destination, and heat treated collars and lids travel on the same delivery.
What are heat treated pallets?
Heat treated pallets are wooden pallets heated to 56°C at the core for at least 30 minutes and then stamped with the ISPM 15 mark, so they cross borders that control wood packaging.
- HT
- The treatment code for heat treatment on the stamp, and the code our heat treated pallets carry.
- ISPM 15 pallet
- A pallet treated and marked to ISPM 15, the international standard for wood packaging, according to GOV.UK.
- Export pallet
- The trade name for a heat treated pallet sent abroad with goods; the treatment, not the build, makes it one.
- IPPC stamped
- A pallet carrying the IPPC symbol, which heads every ISPM 15 mark.
- Kiln dried (KD)
- A stamp for timber dried in a kiln; KD is not one of the four ISPM 15 treatment codes, so a KD stamp alone does not meet ISPM 15.
Which loads need heat treated pallets?
Heat treated pallets are needed for goods moved from Great Britain to the EU and from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and for any other country whose rules ask for ISPM 15, according to GOV.UK.
| Route | ISPM 15 mark needed | What to order | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain to the EU and Switzerland | Yes, since 1 January 2021 | Heat treated pallets with a legible ISPM 15 mark | GOV.UK; Defra |
| Great Britain to Northern Ireland | Yes; checks are risk-targeted | Heat treated pallets with a legible ISPM 15 mark | GOV.UK |
| Great Britain to other countries | Check the destination's rules | Heat treated pallets, unless the destination says otherwise | GOV.UK |
| Northern Ireland to Great Britain or the EU | No change to the rules | Treated or untreated | GOV.UK |
| Within Great Britain | Outside the export rules | Treated or untreated | GOV.UK |
Empty pallets shipped on their own need the mark too, and the mark replaces an export phytosanitary certificate, according to Defra.
Wood packaging that fails ISPM 15 "could be rejected or destroyed" at the border, according to GOV.UK. The standard behind every row, including the materials it exempts, is set out in our guide ISPM 15 explained.
Heat treated pallets for sale in UK standard, Euro and CP sizes
We sell heat treated pallets in three main sizes, UK standard 1200 x 1000 mm, Euro 1200 x 800 mm and CP1 to CP9, with square, half 800 x 600 mm and bespoke sizes quoted on request.
Heat treated Euro pallets
1200 x 800 mm
Heat treated Euro pallets share the 1200 x 800 mm footprint of the EPAL Euro pallet, new or used.
- 1200 x 800 mm footprint
- Four-way entry
Heat treated CP pallets
CP1 to CP9
Heat treated CP pallets come in nine chemical-industry sizes, and EPAL's CP datasheets state that CP pallets are ISPM 15 heat treated.
- Nine sizes, 138 or 156 mm high
- Four-way access
Square pallets (1200 x 1200, 1140 x 1140 and 1100 x 1100 mm), half pallets (800 x 600 mm) and bespoke sizes are heat treated to order for export, so send the size and the goods with your quote request and we match the pallet. Every size comes new, and most come used as well.
New or used heat treated pallets?
We sell heat treated pallets new, or used in Grade A or Grade B, and a used pallet keeps its ISPM 15 status for as long as its mark stays legible.
| Feature | New heat treated | Used heat treated |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | No wear | Grade A or Grade B, sorted by visible condition |
| The mark | Stamped when the pallet is made | An existing mark that stays legible |
| Repairs | None | A repaired pallet needs re-treatment and a new mark before export |
| Suits | High-value loads and one build throughout | One-way export loads where looks matter less |
A heat treated pallet needs no second treatment before it is reused for export, according to Defra; a repaired pallet needs re-treatment and a new mark before export. Builds made fresh to one specification, light to heavy duty, are on our new pallets page. Collars stacked on these pallets count as wood packaging too.
Heat treated pallet collars and lids for export
Pallet collars travelling abroad need the same ISPM 15 treatment and mark as the pallet under them, and we sell heat treated hinged collars, and plywood or softwood lids, for 1200 x 1000, 1200 x 800 and 800 x 600 mm pallets on the same delivery.
- Collars
- Hinged softwood collars, heat treated and marked, for all three sizes.
- Lids
- Plywood or softwood lids for the same three sizes; plywood is processed wood and sits outside ISPM 15.
Collar heights, hinge counts and lids are set out on our pallet collars page.
How are pallets heat treated?
Pallets are heat treated in a kiln that holds the wood at 56°C for at least 30 continuous minutes through its whole profile, core included, which kills the tree pests and diseases that wood packaging is known to spread, according to GOV.UK.
- Debark the timber, leaving only bark pieces under 3 cm wide, or wider pieces under 50 cm² in total.
- Heat the wood to 56°C at the core for at least 30 continuous minutes; dielectric heating runs at 60°C for one continuous minute instead, for wood under 20 cm across.
- Stamp the ISPM 15 mark with the country, the producer and the treatment.
The pallets we supply heat treated carry the ISPM 15 mark. Only registered members of the UK Wood Packaging Material Marking Programme may apply the mark in Great Britain, and their facilities are assessed every 6 months, according to GOV.UK.
How to read the ISPM 15 stamp on a heat treated pallet
The ISPM 15 stamp on a heat treated pallet shows four things, the IPPC symbol, the country code, the producer code and the treatment code HT, according to Defra.
- IPPC symbol
- The symbol of the International Plant Protection Convention, which heads every ISPM 15 stamp
- Country code
- The two-letter ISO code of the country where the pallet was treated, GB for Great Britain
- Producer code
- The treater's registration, FC followed by four digits in Great Britain
- Treatment code
- HT for heat treatment; DH, MB and SF are the other three ISPM 15 codes
- A legible mark replaces a phytosanitary certificate; a certificate cannot replace the mark.
- EPAL Euro pallets carry their IPPC mark on both central blocks of the long sides.
- A stamp reading KD alone is not an ISPM 15 mark, because KD is not one of the four treatment codes.
Heat treated pallet delivery, lead time and paperwork
We deliver heat treated pallets across the UK with no minimum order, usually 2 to 5 working days after you order.
- Your postcode
- Sets the delivery price and the day we can deliver
- Minimum order
- No minimum order, from one pallet to a full load; larger loads cost less per pallet to deliver
- Lead time
- Usually 2 to 5 working days for heat treated pallets; the date is confirmed with your quote
- Paperwork
- The producer code, the treatment and the date for the batch, sent with the delivery on request
- Unloading
- Full loads arrive on a curtain-sider for forklift offload. Tell us if you have no forklift on site, and we plan the vehicle
- Old pallets
- Collected on the same delivery run, on request
What sets the cost of a heat treated pallet
The price of a heat treated pallet follows the size, new or used, the build, the number of pallets, collars and lids, and the delivery distance.
Heat treated pallets are priced apart from untreated pallets of the same size, because treatment and marking add a step.
- SizeThe footprint sets how much timber goes into the pallet.
- New or usedA used heat treated pallet costs less than a new one of the same size.
- BuildHeavy and perimeter base builds carry more timber than a light three-runner.
- QuantityThe quote prices the exact number you need, and larger orders cost less per pallet.
- Collars and lidsEach collar and lid set is priced on the same quote.
- Delivery distanceYour postcode sets the delivery part of the price.
What sets the price of a pallet is explained in our guide to pallet prices.
Get a heat treated pallet quote priced to your postcode
A heat treated pallet quote is priced to your postcode, with the pallets and delivery in one figure, so tell us where the load is going, the size, new or used, how many pallets you need and your postcode.
- DestinationEU, Northern Ireland, another country or not sure
- SizeUK standard, Euro, CP, square, half or another size
- New or usednew, used Grade A or used Grade B
- Buildfour-way, three-runner or not sure
- Quantitya one-off order or regular deliveries
- Collars and lidssize and number of sets, if any
- Deliverypostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
When do untreated pallets do the job?
Untreated pallets do the job for loads that stay within Great Britain or travel from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, where the ISPM 15 rules ask for no mark, and they skip the treatment step.
| Feature | Untreated pallets | Heat treated pallets |
|---|---|---|
| Journeys | Within Great Britain; Northern Ireland to Great Britain or the EU | Great Britain to the EU, to Northern Ireland and to countries that ask for ISPM 15 |
| Mark | None | ISPM 15 mark with HT |
| Price | Lower for the same size | Priced apart, for the treatment step |
| How to order | A standard order | Tick heat treatment on the quote |
Plastic pallets are a third route, because the GOV.UK rules cover wood packaging material and a plastic pallet contains no wood.
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Heat treated pallet FAQs
Where can I buy heat treated pallets near me?
We deliver heat treated pallets to any UK postcode, with no minimum order from one pallet to a full load. Tell us the destination, the size and the number you need.
Are all pallets heat treated?
No. Only pallets carrying a legible ISPM 15 mark with HT count as heat treated for export. Standard pallets carry no mark unless they were treated.
Are Euro pallets heat treated?
EPAL Euro pallets are heat treated and carry the IPPC mark, mandatory under EPAL since 1 January 2010. Euro-size pallets without EPAL marks count as heat treated only with an ISPM 15 mark showing HT.
Are CHEP pallets heat treated?
A CHEP pallet counts as heat treated only if it carries a legible ISPM 15 mark showing HT. CHEP pallets remain CHEP's property, so we never buy or sell them.
Are heat treated pallets safe?
Heat treated pallets are treated with heat alone, 56°C at the core for at least 30 minutes, with no chemical applied. HT on the stamp tells it apart from MB, the methyl bromide treatment.
Do heat treated pallets expire?
No. A heat treated pallet stays compliant for as long as its ISPM 15 mark stays legible, according to Defra. A repaired pallet needs a new mark.
Is kiln dried the same as heat treated?
No. Kiln drying (KD) is not one of the four ISPM 15 treatment codes, HT, DH, MB and SF, so a stamp reading KD alone is not an ISPM 15 mark.
