CBP Not Advocating Against Use of WPM, Wooden Pallet Association Says
CBP's updated CSMS message about wood packaging material penalties makes it "quite clear that CBP is not advocating alternatives to WPM," said Brent McClendon, CEO of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association, in an email. CBP said on Sept.…
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25 it is increasing enforcement of WPM treatment requirements (see 1709250038), but the updated notice leaves out an encouragement "to consider alternatives to WPM if possible," he noted. The trade group continues to "advocate for enhanced compliance and surveillance at our ports and are proud to partner with the [Department of Agriculture] and CBP to ensure the supply chain is aware of ISPM 15 requirements," McClendon said. "ISPM 15 has been successful in minimizing the threat of invasive insects." CBP has not explained the impetus for the enforcement shift or "shared with us the background rationale for the change," he said.