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Pallet Requirements

  • Pallets must be wrapped with clear plastic wrap.
  • URBN only permits wood pallets to be used.
  • In order to comply with US regulations, all pallets are required to be stamped with the mandatory Phytosanitary symbol. (fumigation stamp).
    • See below examples of properly marked pallets.
    • Heat treating requires ‘cooking’ the pallet to 130 degrees for ½ hour. Methyl Bromide (MB) fumigation is another acceptable option that complies with ISPM (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures), and IPPC ( International Plant Protection Convention) standards. The MB process is a chemical process. Either process is acceptable, and in some cases, pallets may undergo both processes.
      • Pallets shipped that are not in compliance with this requirement, will result in the return of the pallet, as well as the purchase order, at the vendors expense.
  • All LTL and full trailer loads are to be palletized using standard 48” (121.9cm) x 40” (101.6cm) pallets.
    • For vendors shipping UK orders to the Gap DC, pallets must be in compliance with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards regarding heat treatment of pallets. (Please see pictures and further details for heat-treated pallets below.)
  • Packed pallets should not be taller than 84” (213.3 cm).
    • This height is a general rule. It is contingent upon the strength of the cartons and the weight of the products. Bottom cartons on a pallet must not arrive crushed in any way.
  • Multiple POs can be shipped on the same pallet when each PO is relatively small and when the POs are shipping to the same DC.
    • When packing multiple POs on a pallet, the POs should be separated, with no ‘mixing’ on the pallet. The lead carton of each PO with the attached packing list should be clearly visible upon arrival at the DC.

Pallet Example:

Examples of Properly Heat-treated Pallets: