Packing list
Packs, sheets per pack, volume and weight, matched to the pack marks.
Plywood packaging for export · our two mills in Chi Linh, Hai Phong
Plywood packaging for export: how we build our packs
In short
PK Ply packs film-faced plywood for the sea in packs about 1,000 mm high on solid-wood pallets, covered on top, strapped over corner protectors and marked. The pallets and battens fall under ISPM 15, the plywood does not, and an SGS PPWR test covers our packaging materials against the 100 mg/kg heavy-metal limit, not the panel.
- Packs about 1,000 mm
- Solid-wood pallets, ISPM 15
- Covered and strapped
- Corner protectors
- SGS PPWR packaging test
- Marked per order
- pack height, about (1220 × 2440)
- 1,000 mm
- sheets of 18 mm per pack, Acacia
- 55
- PPWR heavy-metal limit, packaging
- 100 mg/kg
- packs per 40HC, Acacia / Eucalyptus
- 16 / 15
Film
One export pack, from pallet to marks
The page film builds one export pack at our mills: the pallet, the counted stack, the top cover, corner protectors, straps and marks, then the pack going to the loading bay.
Each chapter ends on the check made before the next layer goes on.
Certificates
Certificates and tests that touch the pack
Three documents touch the export pack: the SGS PPWR test on our packaging materials, the FSC claim that travels on the sales documents of FSC orders and the CE marking that structural panels carry in the pack.
Scans are the originals, with the legal entity, tax ID, address and dates blurred.
PPWR packaging test (SGS)
Covers the packaging materials tested against the PPWR limits, including the 100 mg/kg heavy-metal total; it does not cover the panel itself.
SGSHK-COC-370674
FSC chain of custody
FSC orders carry the claim on the sales documents; the pack marks follow the order.
FSC certificate scan: holder name, address and dates blurred.
0407-CPR-2146
CE factory production control
Structural panels 3.6–30 mm in the pack carry the CE marking and declaration of performance.
CE FPC certificate scan: holder name, tax ID, address and dates blurred.
At a glance
What plywood packaging for export is made of
Plywood packaging for export is a counted stack of panels on a solid-wood pallet, covered against rain and dust, strapped tight over corner protectors and marked so the pack can be checked against the packing list.
| Part | What it does | Rule or number |
|---|---|---|
| Solid-wood pallet | Lifts the pack for the forklift | ISPM 15 applies to the wood |
| Counted stack | The panels of one thickness and size | About 1,000 mm high (970 / 900 mm for 1250 × 2500) |
| Top cover | Protects the top film face | Cover board on top |
| Wrap | Keeps rain and dust off the sides | Packaging material in the PPWR test |
| Corner protectors | Stop straps cutting the edges | On every strapped corner |
| Straps | Hold the pack as one unit | Tight over the corner protectors |
| Marks | Identify the pack against the packing list | As agreed for the order |
By product
How packing differs by product
Every product goes in the same pack type; what changes is the stack height for the sheet size, the number of sheets for the thickness and the extra care on cut panels and patterned faces.
Packing is planned per container, not per product: the thickness split of the order decides how many packs of each thickness are built, and each pack carries one thickness and one size so the packing list stays simple to check on arrival.
| Product | Pack | Particular care |
|---|---|---|
| Film-faced 1220 × 2440 mm | About 1,000 mm high | Top cover protects the film face |
| Film-faced 1250 × 2500 mm | About 970 mm Acacia, 900 mm Eucalyptus | Lower stack keeps the load inside the payload |
| Anti-slip plywood | Same pack heights | Top cover over the patterned face |
| Cut-to-size panels | Packs by cut size | Every cut edge sealed before packing |
| Mixed containers | One thickness per pack | Pack marks show size and thickness |
Step by step
How we build an export pack, step by step
Here is how one export pack is built at our mills, in the order the layers go on, with the check at each step.
1. Set the pallet
A solid-wood pallet goes down for each pack. Solid-wood packaging falls under ISPM 15, so the pallets, battens and dunnage are treated and covered by the phytosanitary and fumigation papers. Check: pallet sound, no broken boards or feet.
2. Count the sheets
Sheets of one thickness and size are counted onto the pallet to the planned height: about 1,000 mm for 1220 × 2440 mm, 970 mm Acacia and 900 mm Eucalyptus for 1250 × 2500 mm. Sheets per pack are 1,000 ÷ thickness rounded down, then capped by weight. Check: count against the plan.
3. Do not overfill
An overfilled pack is heavier than the pallet was built for and can break the pallet feet at the forklift or in the container. Check: pack height within the plan.
4. Cover and wrap
A cover board goes on top to protect the film face, and the sides are wrapped against rain and dust. These are the packaging materials our SGS PPWR test covers. Check: top and sides covered.
5. Corner protectors and straps
Corner protectors go on every strapped corner, then steel straps are tensioned over them so the pack holds as one unit without the straps cutting into the panel edges. Check: straps tight, no strap on a bare edge.
6. Mark and record
The pack is marked as agreed for the order, so it can be checked against the packing list, and goes to the loading bay. Check: marks and count match the packing list.
Pictures
What our export pack looks like
The pictures show the parts of an export plywood pack: the solid-wood pallet, the strapped corner with its protector, a covered and strapped pack, and diagrams of how the pack is built and how many sheets it holds.
Real step photos and clips of packing at our mills are being taken and will be added as they arrive.
Problems
Packing problems, their cause and how we prevent them
Most transit damage to plywood starts in the pack: an overfilled pallet, a strap on a bare edge or an uncovered top face.
| Problem | Cause | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Broken pallet feet | Overfilled pack | Pack height and sheet count from the plan |
| Crushed edges | Strap directly on the edge | Corner protectors on every strapped corner |
| Scratched top film | No top cover | Cover board on top |
| Wet or dirty panels | Open sides | Sides wrapped |
| Loose pack | Slack straps | Straps tensioned and checked |
| Pack not matching the list | Marking or count error | Marks and count checked at packing |
Numbers
Pack numbers and packaging rules
A pack of 1220 × 2440 mm panels stands about 1,000 mm high and holds 55 sheets of 18 mm; the rules for the wood and materials in the pack come from ISPM 15 and the EU PPWR.
| Item | Value | Condition or source |
|---|---|---|
| Pack height | About 1,000 mm | 1220 × 2440 mm; 970 mm Acacia and 900 mm Eucalyptus for 1250 × 2500 mm |
| Sheets per pack, 9 / 12 / 15 mm | 111 / 83 / 66 sheets | 1,000 ÷ thickness, rounded down |
| Sheets per pack, 18 / 21 mm | 55 / 47 sheets | Capped by weight where needed |
| Packs per 40HC | 16 Acacia, 15 Eucalyptus | Packing model, planning figure |
| ISPM 15 | Applies to solid-wood pallets, battens, dunnage | Plywood is processed wood and outside ISPM 15 |
| PPWR heavy metals | Lead + cadmium + mercury + hexavalent chromium ≤ 100 mg/kg in total | Reg. (EU) 2025/40 Art. 5(4); applies from 12 August 2026 |
Buyer guide
What PPWR and ISPM 15 mean for your plywood order
For an EU buyer, PPWR asks about the packaging, not the plywood: our SGS PPWR test covers the packaging materials tested, against limits such as the 100 mg/kg heavy-metal total, and it does not cover the panel or every PPWR obligation.
PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, applies from 12 August 2026. Article 5(4) limits lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in packaging to 100 mg/kg in total. Ask for the SGS packaging report with the quotation if your company files packaging data.
ISPM 15 concerns the solid wood in the shipment. Plywood is processed wood and outside ISPM 15, but the pallets, battens and dunnage are solid wood and fall under it; the phytosanitary and fumigation papers go with the shipping documents.
On arrival, check each pack before you cut the straps: pallet feet intact, cover on the top face, straps over the corner protectors, marks matching the packing list. Then open one pack per thickness and count the sheets.
PPWR
Packaging materials; 100 mg/kg heavy-metal total.
ISPM 15
Pallets, battens, dunnage; not the plywood.
Arrival
Feet, cover, straps, marks, then count.
Documents
SGS packaging report on request.
What you receive
What you receive with the packs
With every order you receive a packing list that matches the marked packs, the phytosanitary and fumigation papers for the wooden packing and, on request, the SGS PPWR packaging report.
Phytosanitary and fumigation papers
For the solid-wood pallets, battens and dunnage.
SGS PPWR packaging report
The packaging materials tested against the PPWR limits.
Pack marks
As agreed for the order, for checking on arrival.
Documents
Shipping documents for packed panels
Packed panels ship with a commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, certificate of origin and phytosanitary and fumigation papers, plus insurance under CIF.
Packing list
The pack-by-pack count.
Commercial invoice
Panels and terms.
Bill of lading
Balance against the scanned B/L.
Certificate of origin
EUR.1 for EU-bound lots.
Phytosanitary and fumigation papers
For the wooden packing.
Capacity
Packing at up to 150 containers a month
Our two mills pack for up to 150 containers a month, with packs built to the load plan of each container 15–45 days after the deposit.
A container usually carries one or two products and can mix three to six by agreement; each thickness and size goes in its own marked packs.
Packs are built as panels leave the edge-sealing station, so packing runs with production rather than after it. When the last pack of a container is strapped and marked, the load plan is checked against the packing list and the container is booked for loading.
For monthly programmes we keep the same pack height, marks and pack order from container to container, so your warehouse receives the same packs every time and can plan unloading before the ship arrives.
Order checklist
Six packing lines for your specification
Add these six lines to your order and we pack to them.
| Line | Example |
|---|---|
| Pack height | About 1,000 mm, or lower for your forklift |
| Pallet | Solid wood, ISPM 15 |
| Cover | Top cover board, sides wrapped |
| Straps | Steel straps over corner protectors |
| Marks | Your pack marks and language |
| Packaging documents | SGS PPWR report for EU lots |
FAQ
Questions about our export packing
Is plywood itself subject to ISPM 15?
No. Plywood is processed wood and outside ISPM 15. The solid-wood pallets, battens and dunnage shipped with it fall under ISPM 15.
What does your SGS PPWR test cover and what does it not cover?
It covers the packaging materials tested against the PPWR limits. It does not cover the plywood panel itself or every PPWR obligation of the importer.
What heavy-metal limit does PPWR set for packaging?
Lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium together at most 100 mg/kg, under Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, which applies from 12 August 2026.
How high is one pack and how many sheets does it hold?
About 1,000 mm for 1220 × 2440 mm panels: 111 sheets of 9 mm, 83 of 12 mm, 66 of 15 mm, 55 of 18 mm or 47 of 21 mm (Acacia core, planning figures).
Why can overfilled packs break pallet feet?
Because an overfilled pack is heavier than the pallet was built for, and the load concentrates on the feet when a forklift lifts it or the container moves. We keep to the planned pack height.
Which marks appear on each pack?
The marks agreed for the order, so each pack can be checked against the packing list on arrival; tell us your marks and language with the order.
Are cut-to-size panels packed differently?
They are packed by cut size, and every cut edge is sealed before packing.
Are the pallets treated for ISPM 15?
Yes. The solid-wood pallets, battens and dunnage are the part of the shipment ISPM 15 applies to, and the phytosanitary and fumigation papers go with the shipping documents.
Is the plywood itself covered by the PPWR test?
No. PPWR is about packaging, and our SGS test covers the packaging materials tested. The panel is the product, not packaging.
Can I ask for lower packs?
Yes, if your forklift or warehouse needs it. Lower packs mean more packs per sheet count, so we recheck the load plan for the container.
Quotation
Send your packing requirements
Send the panels, thicknesses, pack height, marks and destination. We reply with a packing and load plan and an FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF price.