PP plastic pallets that outperform GMA wood on every specification that matters. Static load, food safety, ISPM-15 exemption.
Get a Quote from Elipacko →| Property | GMA Wood (new) | PP Corrugated Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Static load | 2,500 lbs | 10,000+ lbs |
| Dynamic (forklift) | 2,200 lbs | 4,400 lbs |
| Moisture resistance | Warps / absorbs | 100% waterproof |
| Splinter/nail hazard | Yes | None |
| ISPM-15 | Required for export | Not required |
| Food facility | Restricted in many | Approved |
| Service life | 1–2 years | 10–15 years |
| Anti-dump duty | 0% ADD (Thailand mfg. — rates change; confirm with customs broker) | 0% |
The 10,000 lb static load of PP corrugated pallets is 4× the new GMA wood rating — and GMA wood degrades rapidly after the first few trips. PP maintains its static rating consistently across 100–200 uses because PP doesn't fatigue, absorb moisture, or lose fastener integrity.
Most FDA and USDA food facilities have transitioned away from wood pallets due to wood's inability to be fully sanitized. PP plastic pallets are pressure-wash sanitizable, non-porous, and accepted in all FDA and USDA regulated facilities including FSMA-regulated warehouses.
PP corrugated plastic pallets: 10,000 lbs static, 4,400 lbs dynamic. Injection-molded PP: 2,200 lbs racking.
Yes. PP is plastic — entirely exempt from ISPM-15 wood packaging treatment requirements.
Yes. PP performs from −40°F to 140°F without deformation or moisture absorption.
Yes. PP plastic pallets use the same 48×40 GMA footprint with 4-way entry. Drop-in replacement for wood in most operations.
One 40HQ container from Elipacko. 3 days production + 14–21 days freight.
Factory direct. 0% anti-dumping duty (Thailand-manufactured) — confirm HTS with your customs broker
Request a Quote →Polypropylene corrugated heavy duty plastic pallets represent the most significant upgrade available to procurement teams still running single-use cardboard. The material is waterproof, structurally consistent, forklift-compatible, and designed for 50-100 reuse cycles. For industries in warehouse, forklift, industrial logistics, the switch from cardboard to PP corrugated typically pays for itself within one production season.
This guide covers everything buyers need to know about sourcing, specifying, and getting maximum value from heavy duty plastic pallets: material specs, industry applications, import duty considerations, and how to evaluate suppliers in a market full of resellers moving low-quality imports.
The comparison between PP corrugated and cardboard isn't close in any environment where moisture, temperature variation, repeated use, or forklift handling is involved. Here's the breakdown:
| Property | PP Corrugated | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof | Fails rapidly |
| Reuse cycles | 50-100 | 1 |
| Forklift compatible | Yes (designed for it) | Limited, degrades fast |
| Cleanable | Fully washable | No |
| Food-grade options | FDA 21 CFR compliant | Limited |
| ISPM-15 required | No | No (but wood components do) |