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Summary information for countries that have begun implementation or announced plans to implement ISPM 15:

   
               
    Country Enforcement Date Remarks    
               
      Argentina June 1, 2006      
      Australia September 1, 2004 Bark-free & packing declaration for ISPM15-compliant WPM, 21-day rule does not apply; January 1, 2006 will add wood packaging used in break bulk and air cargo to their ISPM-15 enforcement Adding WPM in break bulk & air cargo    
      Bulgaria July 23, 2005 Debark WPM    
      Brazil June 1, 2005      
      Canada September 16, 2005 Exemption granted to US.    
      Chile June 1, 2005 Debark WPM    
      China January 1, 2006 MB fumigation of softwood packaging must use the 24-hour treatment schedule. ALSO: Although not a requirement, it is highly recommended to make a statement in Chinese language on the shipping invoice "WPM are ISPM-15 compliant," "WPM are exempt from ISPM-15" or "There is no WPM in this shipment".    
      Colombia September 16, 2005      
      Costa Rica March 19, 2006      
      Ecuador September 20, 2005      
      Egypt October 1, 2005      
      European Union (EU) March 1, 2005      
      Guatemala September 16, 2005      
      Honduras February, 25, 2006      
      India November 1, 2004      
      Indonesia No published date of Implementation Based on draft regulation, WPM must be debarked and a packing declaration will be required    
      Japan January 2007 Tentative date of implementation    
      Jordan November 17, 2005      
      Lebanon March 26, 2006      
      Mexico September 16, 2005 Phase-in implementation since January 1, 2004.    
      New Zealand April 16, 2003 Bark-Free WPM    
      Nicaragua No published date of implementation      
      Nigeria September 30, 2004      
      Oman December 1, 2006      
      Panama February 17, 2005 Despite implementation date, not yet enforcing ISPM-15    
      Paraguay June 28, 2005      
      Peru March 1, 2005      
      Philippines June 1, 2005      
      Seychelles March 1, 2006      
      South Africa January 1, 2005 24-hour MB schedule for softwood packaging    
      South Korea June 1, 2005 MB fumigation for softwood packaging now allowed, but must use the 24-hour treatment schedule.    
      Switzerland March 1, 2005      
      Syria April 1, 2006      
 
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