Re: Important news for anyone exporting engines

Hey there Peter, don't panic yet.

Be aware that until 31-Jan-2006, we're in "Phase 1".
They'll tell you that you're non-compliant,
but the shipment will go through.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/wpm/import.html

BTW I sure do hope that its only Maytag crates that
you're making out of 6mm lumber. 8-))

See ya, Arnie

Arnie Fero
Pittsburgh, PA USA
fero_ah@xxxxxxxxxxxx

Prepair Ltd wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:12:59 +0100, "Dave Croft"
> <davecroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Some friends exporting engines to the USA have suddenly discovered that the crates they have made
> >will not be accepted into the USA because the wood is not treated & marked with the correct logo's.
> >I have posted a copy of part of the regulations Below. (See also the web page at the bottom)
>
> Only applies to solid/original timber, chipboard and similar processed
> woods are not affected.
>
> "WPM made entirely of wood pieces less than 6 mm thick in any
> dimension, or made entirely of manufactured wood
> such as plywood, particle board, or oriented strand board is exempt
> from the treatment and marking requirements."
>
> Peter A Forbes

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