{"id":11467,"date":"2026-08-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/?p=11467"},"modified":"2026-08-07T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:00:00","slug":"fumigation-stamped-wood-pallets-still-need-export-fumigation-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/ko\/fumigation-stamped-wood-pallets-still-need-export-fumigation-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Fumigation-Stamped Wood Pallets Still Need an Export Fumigation Certificate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>article img, .entry-content img, .post-content img, .wp-block-image img, figure img, p img {max-width:100% !important; height:auto !important;}figure { max-width:100%; }img.top-image-square {width:280px !important; height:280px !important; object-fit:cover !important;border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);}@media (max-width:600px) {img.top-image-square { width:100% !important; height:auto !important; max-height:300px; }p:has(> img.top-image-square) { float:none !important; margin:0 auto 15px auto !important; text-align:center; }}.claim { background-color:#fff4f4; border-left:4px solid #e63946; border-radius:10px; padding:20px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-family:system-ui,sans-serif; line-height:1.6; position:relative; box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }.claim-true { background-color:#eafaf0; border-left-color:#2ecc71; }.claim-icon { display:inline-block; font-size:18px; color:#e63946; margin-right:10px; vertical-align:middle; }.claim-true .claim-icon { color:#2ecc71; }.claim-title { display:flex; align-items:center; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:#222; }.claim-label { margin-left:auto; font-size:12px; background-color:#e63946; color:#fff; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:12px; font-weight:bold; }.claim-true .claim-label { background-color:#2ecc71; }.claim-explanation { margin-top:8px; color:#555; font-size:15px; }.claim-pair { margin:32px 0; }<\/style>\n<p style=\"float: right; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/v2-article-1785812433131-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wood pallets with fumigation stamps requiring export certificate verification (ID#1)\" class=\"top-image-square\">\n<\/p>\n<p>Fumigation-stamped wood pallets confuse almost every shipper I work with at our Zhengzhou freight office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ippc.int\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Plant Protection Convention<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-1\"><a href=\"#footnote-1\" class=\"footnote-ref\">1<\/a><\/sup>. One wrong assumption here can get an entire container returned or destroyed at a US port.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fumigation-stamped wood pallets do not always need a separate export fumigation certificate. The IPPC stamp alone clears customs in the EU, Japan, and most of Asia. However, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Chile typically require both the stamp and a paper certificate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The answer depends on where your cargo is going and what your buyer's customs broker demands. Let me break down exactly when the stamp is enough and when it is not.<\/p>\n<h2>Do I Still Need a Separate Fumigation Certificate If My Pallets Already Have the IPPC Stamp?<\/h2>\n<p>A client shipping machine parts to Chicago once told me his pallets were &quot;already stamped, so we&#39;re covered.&quot; We pulled his booking and added a fumigation certificate just in time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes, for certain destinations. The IPPC wheat stamp proves ISPM 15 compliance, but countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Africa still demand an official paper fumigation certificate at customs clearance. Relying on the stamp alone for these routes risks forced return or destruction.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/v2-article-1785812436708-2.jpg\" alt=\"IPPC stamped pallets still needing separate fumigation certificate for export (ID#2)\" title=\"IPPC Stamp Requirements\"><\/p>\n<p>The confusion comes from mixing up two different things. The IPPC stamp and the fumigation certificate serve related but separate purposes. Let me untangle them.<\/p>\n<h3>The Stamp: A Physical Mark on the Pallet<\/h3>\n<p>The IPPC wheat stamp is a heat-branded mark applied under <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ISPM_15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISPM 15<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-2\"><a href=\"#footnote-2\" class=\"footnote-ref\">2<\/a><\/sup>, the global standard set by the International Plant Protection Convention. It proves that solid wood pallets were officially treated. Treatment is either heat treatment (HT) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ods-phaseout\/methyl-bromide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">methyl bromide treatment<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-3\"><a href=\"#footnote-3\" class=\"footnote-ref\">3<\/a><\/sup> (MB). A compliant mark must include four elements: the IPPC logo, the CN country code, the official facility number issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ippc.int\/en\/countries\/all\/nppos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Plant Protection Organization<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-4\"><a href=\"#footnote-4\" class=\"footnote-ref\">4<\/a><\/sup> (NPPO), and the HT or MB treatment code. The brand must be burned in, permanent, and legible. Spray-painted or smudged marks fail.<\/p>\n<h3>The Certificate: A Paper Clearance Document<\/h3>\n<p>The fumigation certificate is issued by a customs-recognized fumigation agency. It travels with your export documentation and gets submitted during customs clearance. Some import regimes treat it as mandatory. Others never ask for it.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>IPPC Stamp<\/th>\n<th>Fumigation Certificate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Format<\/td>\n<td>Permanent branded mark on wood<\/td>\n<td>Official paper or scanned document<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Issued by<\/td>\n<td>NPPO-approved treatment facility<\/td>\n<td>Customs-recognized fumigation agency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Proves<\/td>\n<td>Pallet was treated (HT\/MB)<\/td>\n<td>Treatment date, method, dosage, cargo details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Validity<\/td>\n<td>Life of the pallet (if intact)<\/td>\n<td>Must ship within 21 days of treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Required in EU\/Japan\/Korea<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Usually no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Required in US\/Canada\/Australia<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes, in most cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Here is one detail many shippers miss. In our routine handling of China-to-USA containers, we always flag the 21-day rule. A fumigation certificate is only valid if the cargo loads onto the vessel within 21 days of treatment. Miss that window, and the goods must be re-fumigated, re-stamped, and issued a fresh certificate. We build that timeline into every booking we manage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"claim-pair\">\n<div class=\"claim claim-true\">\n<div class=\"claim-title\"><span class=\"claim-icon\">\u2714<\/span> A fumigation certificate expires 21 days after treatment, so cargo must be loaded within that window <span class=\"claim-label\">True<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"claim-explanation\">If shipment slips past 21 days, the wood packaging material must be re-treated, re-stamped, and a new certificate issued before export.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"claim claim-false\">\n<div class=\"claim-title\"><span class=\"claim-icon\">\u2718<\/span> An IPPC stamp is a global substitute for a fumigation certificate on every trade lane <span class=\"claim-label\">False<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"claim-explanation\">Destinations like the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand routinely require the paper certificate on top of the stamp, and shipments with only the mark can be refused entry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Can Customs Reject My Shipment Even If My Wood Pallets Are Properly Fumigation-Stamped?<\/h2>\n<p>Last year, one of our Amazon FBA clients had a container flagged at Long Beach. The pallets carried valid stamps. The problem was bark left on two boards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes. Customs can reject stamped pallets if the mark is illegible, spray-painted, missing a facility number, or fraudulent, or if the wood shows bark, insect holes, mold, or signs of post-treatment infestation. Missing paperwork in certificate-mandatory countries also triggers holds, re-fumigation fees, or forced return.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/v2-article-1785812439462-3.jpg\" alt=\"Customs rejecting fumigation-stamped wood pallets due to illegible marks or pest signs (ID#3)\" title=\"Customs Rejection Risks\"><\/p>\n<p>A stamp is necessary, but it is not bulletproof. Customs officers inspect the physical condition of wood packaging material (WPM), not just the mark. In our experience clearing containers on the China-to-USA route, rejections usually fall into four buckets.<\/p>\n<h3>Reason 1: A Non-Compliant or Fake Stamp<\/h3>\n<p>Some factories buy cheap pallets with privately applied fake IPPC marks. This is stamp fraud, and it is more common than buyers realize. If the mark is spray-painted, blurred, or missing the official facility number, customs will treat the pallet as untreated. Even a valid fumigation certificate cannot save cargo sitting on fake-stamped wood. A genuine mark is a high-temperature brand that cannot be wiped off.<\/p>\n<h3>Reason 2: Physical Wood Defects<\/h3>\n<p>Bark, soil, and visible insect holes invalidate ISPM 15 compliance in the eyes of an inspector. Before every departure, we remind factories to check both faces of every pallet for a complete, clear brand, and to confirm the wood is debarked and clean.<\/p>\n<h3>Reason 3: Secondary Infestation After Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>A clean stamp does not guarantee entry if the pallet was stored badly afterward. Mold growth or fresh pest activity can invalidate the ISPM 15 status. Customs may then demand a fresh treatment and certificate on the spot.<\/p>\n<h3>Reason 4: Missing Documents on Strict Routes<\/h3>\n<p>Australia and New Zealand strictly verify paper fumigation certificates. No certificate means dockside container unpacking and forced fumigation, with heavy fines and demurrage. Oceania also runs seasonal <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Halyomorpha_halys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brown Marmorated Stink Bug<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-5\"><a href=\"#footnote-5\" class=\"footnote-ref\">5<\/a><\/sup> (BMSB) measures, which require valid treatment documents during specific months regardless of pallet status.<\/p>\n<h3>Reason 5: Repaired Pallets<\/h3>\n<p>If a stamped pallet is repaired or modified, the original mark becomes invalid. The whole unit must be re-treated and re-stamped by a certified facility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"claim-pair\">\n<div class=\"claim claim-true\">\n<div class=\"claim-title\"><span class=\"claim-icon\">\u2714<\/span> Bark, insect holes, or mold can get a stamped pallet rejected at the port <span class=\"claim-label\">True<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"claim-explanation\">Inspectors assess the physical condition of wood packaging material, and visible defects or secondary infestation override an otherwise valid IPPC mark.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"claim claim-false\">\n<div class=\"claim-title\"><span class=\"claim-icon\">\u2718<\/span> A valid fumigation certificate protects cargo even if the pallet stamps are fake or illegible <span class=\"claim-label\">False<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"claim-explanation\">If the IPPC mark is spray-painted, blurred, or fraudulent, customs will detain the goods even when a paper certificate is presented, because the mark itself must be compliant.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Do I Verify My Chinese Supplier&#39;s Fumigation Stamp Meets US Customs Requirements?<\/h2>\n<p>Photos save shipments. Before we book any US-bound container from our consolidation warehouse, we ask factories for close-up pictures of the pallet stamps. It takes five minutes and prevents five-figure losses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check four elements: the IPPC wheat logo, the CN country code, an official NPPO-registered facility number, and an HT or MB treatment code. The mark must be heat-branded, permanent, and legible on two opposite sides. Then confirm a valid fumigation certificate exists, dated within 21 days of loading.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/v2-article-1785812442198-4.jpg\" alt=\"Verifying Chinese supplier fumigation stamp for US customs compliance requirements (ID#4)\" title=\"Verifying Fumigation Stamps\"><\/p>\n<p>The US and Canada are the strictest pairing in my daily work. For these markets, you must arrange fumigation in China before departure and obtain the official certificate. Relying on the IPPC stamp alone will most likely fail clearance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Customs and Border Protection<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-6\"><a href=\"#footnote-6\" class=\"footnote-ref\">6<\/a><\/sup> can order the pallets returned or destroyed. Here is the verification process we run for every client shipment.<\/p>\n<h3>A Five-Step Supplier Verification Checklist<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Request stamp photos before pickup.<\/strong> Ask for clear images of the mark on two opposite faces of each pallet type used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read the mark against the four-element rule.<\/strong> Confirm the wheat logo, CN code, facility number, and HT\/MB code are all present and burned in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check wood condition.<\/strong> Confirm the pallets are debarked, dry, and free of soil, insect holes, and mold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request the fumigation certificate.<\/strong> Verify the issuing agency, treatment date, method, and that the vessel loads within 21 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match the certificate to the shipment.<\/strong> The certificate details should align with your commercial invoice and container number in the export documentation package.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Red Flag on Stamp<\/th>\n<th>What It Means<\/th>\n<th>Action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Spray-painted or ink mark<\/td>\n<td>Likely fake or non-compliant<\/td>\n<td>Replace pallets before loading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Missing facility number<\/td>\n<td>Cannot trace to an NPPO-approved plant<\/td>\n<td>Reject and source certified pallets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blurred or partial brand<\/td>\n<td>Illegible to inspectors<\/td>\n<td>Re-stamp at a certified facility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mark on one side only<\/td>\n<td>May fail visibility checks<\/td>\n<td>Ask factory to use dual-sided pallets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bark strips on boards<\/td>\n<td>Violates ISPM 15 debarking rule<\/td>\n<td>Trim or swap the pallet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>One more practical point. When we quote <a href=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/?p=11307\">DDP shipping to the USA<\/a>, we always ask the client whether their broker wants the original certificate or a scanned copy. Some US brokers accept scans attached to the entry file. Others want the original couriered ahead. Confirming this early keeps customs clearance smooth and avoids last-minute panic at the port.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Using Non-Wood or Pre-Certified Pallets Help Me Avoid Fumigation Documentation Issues Entirely?<\/h2>\n<p>There is a real trade-off I weigh with clients every week: pay a bit more per pallet upfront, or accept documentation risk on every future shipment. Plastic pallets often win that math for FBA sellers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mostly, yes. Plastic, metal, and processed-wood pallets like plywood or OSB are exempt from ISPM 15 rules, so no stamp or fumigation certificate is needed for the pallet itself. However, cargo-level requirements, such as seasonal BMSB treatment for Oceania, can still apply regardless of pallet material.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/v2-article-1785812444986-5.jpg\" alt=\"Non-wood pallets avoiding fumigation stamp and certificate documentation requirements (ID#5)\" title=\"Non-Wood Pallet Alternatives\"><\/p>\n<p>Switching pallet material is the cleanest way to sidestep wood packaging headaches. ISPM 15 only regulates raw solid wood. Processed wood products, like plywood, particleboard, OSB, and veneer, are exempt because the heat and pressure used in manufacturing kill all pests. Plastic and metal are outside the rule entirely. This is why so many of our Amazon FBA clients load <a href=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/?p=11301\">cartons<\/a> on blue plastic pallets, shrink-wrapped and strapped, straight into the container.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparing Your Pallet Options<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pallet Type<\/th>\n<th>ISPM 15 Stamp Needed?<\/th>\n<th>Fumigation Certificate Needed?<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Solid wood (untreated)<\/td>\n<td>Must be treated and stamped<\/td>\n<td>Yes, for US\/CA\/AU\/NZ\/BR<\/td>\n<td>Not recommended for export<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Solid wood (HT\/MB treated)<\/td>\n<td>Already stamped<\/td>\n<td>Depends on destination<\/td>\n<td>Heavy cargo, low pallet cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Plywood \/ OSB \/ particleboard<\/td>\n<td>Exempt<\/td>\n<td>Not for the pallet<\/td>\n<td>Light-to-medium loads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Plastic<\/td>\n<td>Exempt<\/td>\n<td>Not for the pallet<\/td>\n<td>Amazon FBA, repeat lanes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Metal<\/td>\n<td>Exempt<\/td>\n<td>Not for the pallet<\/td>\n<td>Very heavy or high-value cargo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The Limits of Going Non-Wood<\/h3>\n<p>Do not assume non-wood pallets erase every treatment question. Three caveats matter. First, if your cargo itself needs fumigation, such as under BMSB seasonal rules for Australia and New Zealand, that certificate is about the goods, not the pallet. Second, dunnage, <a href=\"https:\/\/mbmlog.com\/?p=11337\">wooden crates<\/a>, and wood blocking inside the container still count as WPM and must comply. One overlooked wooden brace can flag an otherwise clean container. Third, at customs entry you should still declare the packaging material correctly. When we file for EU, Japan, or Korea shipments on stamped wood, we simply note compliant IPPC-marked wood packaging on the declaration. With plastic pallets, we declare non-wood packaging, which usually speeds up review.<\/p>\n<p>Emerging tools may simplify this further. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ippc.int\/en\/ephyto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ePhyto electronic phytosanitary certificate<\/a> <sup id=\"ref-7\"><a href=\"#footnote-7\" class=\"footnote-ref\">7<\/a><\/sup> systems are building a digital passport for treated wood, and some high-security supply chains now use QR-coded smart pallets linked to digital treatment logs to fight stamp fraud. Until those are universal, material choice remains your strongest shortcut.<\/p>\n<div class=\"claim-pair\">\n<div class=\"claim claim-true\">\n<div class=\"claim-title\"><span class=\"claim-icon\">\u2714<\/span> Plywood, OSB, and particleboard pallets are exempt from ISPM 15 stamping and certification <span class=\"claim-label\">True<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"claim-explanation\">The heat and pressure used to manufacture processed wood products destroy pests, so these materials fall outside the raw-wood scope of ISPM 15.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"claim claim-false\">\n<div class=\"claim-title\"><span class=\"claim-icon\">\u2718<\/span> Using plastic pallets removes all fumigation requirements for a shipment <span class=\"claim-label\">False<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"claim-explanation\">Cargo-level programs like seasonal BMSB treatment for Australia and New Zealand, plus any wooden dunnage or crating inside the container, can still trigger fumigation and certificate demands.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A compliant IPPC stamp clears most of the world, but the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand demand paper certificates too. Verify stamps, respect the 21-day rule, and confirm destination requirements before loading.<\/p>\n<h2>Footnotes<\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-1\"><br \/>\n1. Official body that sets the ISPM 15 wood treatment standard discussed in the article. <a href=\"#ref-1\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-2\"><br \/>\n2. Explains the international wood packaging standard governing fumigation stamps referenced throughout the article. <a href=\"#ref-2\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-3\"><br \/>\n3. Updated EPA resource for methyl bromide usage and ozone layer protection regulations. <a href=\"#ref-3\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-4\"><br \/>\n4. Authoritative IPPC directory for National Plant Protection Organizations globally. <a href=\"#ref-4\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-5\"><br \/>\n5. Background on the invasive pest driving Oceania's seasonal fumigation certificate requirements. <a href=\"#ref-5\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-6\"><br \/>\n6. Official agency enforcing US wood packaging fumigation and certificate requirements described in the article. <a href=\"#ref-6\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"footnote-7\"><br \/>\n7. Official IPPC program digitizing phytosanitary certificates, directly relevant to the emerging tools mentioned. <a href=\"#ref-7\" class=\"footnote-backref\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do Fumigation-Stamped Wood Pallets Still Need an Export Fumigation Certificate?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Fumigation-stamped wood pallets do not always need a separate export fumigation certificate. The IPPC stamp alone clears customs in the EU, Japan, and most of Asia. 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