Import & Export
Export Packaging for Cookware: Pallets, Cartons & Damage Protection
A perfect pan in a weak carton arrives as scrap. Export packaging is engineering - here is the spec that survives 40 days at sea.
The carton spec
- Double-wall corrugated (7-ply board) for retail boxes; triple-wall for master cartons
- Burst strength matched to stack height in container
- Correct sizing: snug fit - movement inside the carton causes 80% of dents
- Print: handling marks, barcodes, carton numbers for traceability
Protection inside
- Interleaving: paper/foam between nested vessels stops scratching
- Corner guards on retail boxes
- Polybags against moisture; silica gel for sea freight
Palletisation
Heat-treated wooden pallets (ISPM-15 stamped, with fumigation certificate), cartons stacked in interlocked pattern, stretch-wrapped and strapped. Max stack height marked on the pallet.
Prove it: the drop test
Before bulk, drop-test a packed carton per ISTA 3A (corner, edge and face drops). If it fails in the factory yard, it fails in Felixstowe. Specify the test in your PO.
Frequently asked questions
What is ISPM-15?
The international standard for heat-treating wooden packaging to kill pests. Export pallets must carry the ISPM-15 stamp plus a fumigation certificate.
Who pays for export packing?
Usually included in FOB pricing - but confirm the spec in writing; "standard export packing" varies wildly.
Have a cookware project in mind?
We manufacture triply cookware and supply tri-ply circles for OEM, private label and distribution. Tell us your specs - we reply with a quote.