Do we have to treat packaging material shipments between NAFTA countries (Canada, US, Mexico)?
The proposed U.S. program calls for a special relationship with Canada while Mexico will be treated like any other country. The similarity between the United States and Canada in their forest ecosystems, pest structures and quarantine procedures has led to this exception. Non-manufactured wood packaging originating in either country will not have to be marked or treated in accordance with the IPPC standard to flow freely across the border. Shipments destined for other countries should be marked and treated.
