Medium density fibreboard (MDF)

Country
Panama (PA)
Group
Processed timber
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agricultural Development Panama (MIDA)
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.mida.gob.pa/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
Consignments are to be fumigated prior to export with methyl bromide for 24 hours at:
Dose concentration Temperature Minimum concentration reading after:
(grm/m3)(degrees Celsius)2 hours4 hours24 hours
4821 or above363124
5616-20423628
6410-15484231


OR

The consignment can be heat treated (Kiln-dried or chemical pressure impregnation) through the use of steam, hot water or dry heat, at a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for at least 30 minutes. 

Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.


The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

NPPOresolution dated 26 January 2010.
Initial Uploaded: 28/08/2018
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026