§1When to buy it
One-way export loads where you want to avoid ISPM 15 treatment and marking.
Light to medium loads, air freight, and shippers who want a nail-free surface.
§2RFQ fields
| Footprint | 48 × 40 in (or metric), 4-way, nestable |
|---|---|
| Rated loads | Static and dynamic loads in lb; racking only if the rating sheet allows it |
| Moisture | Storage conditions: presswood loses strength when wet |
| Exemption | Supplier confirms the pallet is made wholly of processed wood material |
| Volume | Pallets per month, delivery ZIP |
§3Acceptance and reject criteria
| Accept a pallet when… | Reject a pallet when… |
|---|---|
| Rating sheet for the exact model. | Cracked or delaminated legs or deck. |
| No cracks or delamination. | Water damage or swelling. |
| Nests without damage. | Wrong footprint. |
§4Inspecting deliveries
- Sample each delivery with an attribute sampling plan agreed in the contract (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 general inspection level II is a common reference), and record the lot size, sample size and defects found.
- Count a pallet as defective on the first reject criterion it meets; don't add up minor faults into a reject unless the contract says so.
- Photograph every rejected pallet with the delivery's bill of lading number visible, and send the photos with the debit note within the contract's notice window.
§5What to watch in the contract
Presswood is one-way packaging for most users. Compare cost per trip with an HT wood pallet for each export lane.
Store under cover. A wet presswood pallet may not carry its rated load.
Grade words vary by supplier and region; confirm every field with your receivers and your own engineering.
For the engineering standards behind these fields, see palletstandards.com.