PPQ Form 950 Importation Actions on Wood Packaging Material

What Is PPQ Form 950?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant HealthInspection Service on August 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the PPQ Form 950?
A: PPQ Form 950 is a form for reporting importation actions on wood packaging material.

Q: What are importation actions on wood packaging material?
A: Importation actions on wood packaging material refer to any actions taken by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to ensure that wood packaging material used in international trade meets the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15.

Q: What is wood packaging material?
A: Wood packaging material refers to materials such as pallets, crates, and dunnage made from wood that are used to support, protect, or carry goods during international shipping.

Q: Why are importation actions necessary for wood packaging material?
A: Importation actions are necessary to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases that could harm plants, forests, and ecosystems in the United States and Canada.

Q: What types of importation actions are reported on the PPQ Form 950?
A: The PPQ Form 950 reports various importation actions, including inspections, treatments, and rejections of wood packaging material.

Q: Who is responsible for reporting importation actions on wood packaging material?
A: Importers, customs brokers, or other persons responsible for the importation of goods are typically required to report importation actions on wood packaging material using the PPQ Form 950.