sherylvet Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just starting the laborious process of getting quotes from shipping companies. I have quite a large collection of carved wooden animals from various trips to foreign countries including Africa, India and the Caribbean. I have been told that they should be packed separately and declared, and may need to be treated. They are all polished and stained with no 'raw wood'. I have spent the last 20 years collecting these, and do not want to leave them behind, but on the other hand, do not want to be saddled with a large bill for fumigation (or other treatment). Does anyone have any experience or advice to give???! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi, I think you will have to declare, but not entirely sure? I personally, would rather pay the bill than leave them behind. I left a collection of teapots behind, some valuable and have regretted it so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 If there's no bark, and they're all varnished/oiled/finished then you should be fine - so long as there is absolutely no sign of bugs, worms or disease. We didn't ship carvings, but did ship a smeg-load of guitars, and guitar bodies and necks - all made from timber in various stages of completion. He did leave behind his timber collection (unfinished/uncut), and still thinks longingly of some of the pieces ..... Definitely declare, but I think it's worth the risk Oh, and according to my husband it's not a smeg-load of guitars, there's apparently only just enough for him to get by and he really needs more ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Rydell Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 If there's no bark, and they're all varnished/oiled/finished then you should be fine - so long as there is absolutely no sign of bugs, worms or disease. We didn't ship carvings, but did ship a smeg-load of guitars, and guitar bodies and necks - all made from timber in various stages of completion. He did leave behind his timber collection (unfinished/uncut), and still thinks longingly of some of the pieces ..... Definitely declare, but I think it's worth the risk Oh, and according to my husband it's not a smeg-load of guitars, there's apparently only just enough for him to get by and he really needs more ...... I've got two guitars two I might bring with me. One is a cheap Squire strat, the other a genuine Les Paul. I'm contemplating hand carrying the latter actually. Both are obviously wood with the Les Paul having some mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Provided they are stained and you declare them you should be ok. Have a look on the customs website and contact them - they are usually very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I've got two guitars two I might bring with me. One is a cheap Squire strat, the other a genuine Les Paul. I'm contemplating hand carrying the latter actually. Both are obviously wood with the Les Paul having some mahogany. We carried 2 of Jons guitars and shipped the rest - His Les Paul & his hand crafted custom from what i recall. If you decide to carry the Les Paul it will still need to be checked & you'll want to make sure it's in a GOOD flight case (e.g. Hiscox or the original if you trust it enough). Just remember to declare it and you'll be fine - they've often asked us to oopen them up when we've travelled back & forth, but it's usually just so they can have a nosey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsdu Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 We left all of ours behind as the shipping company told us that they were too risky as from Africa and Carribean..... Imagine how annoyed i was when my friends who had carvings and animal skin rugs received all of their stuff without any problems !!! I think its pot luck as to what gets checked but we wanted no problems so left it all behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZ1 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 You should declare them. Its up to MAF on landing if they want to fumigate (at your cost). We shipped in original african made drum (with skin & hair etc) which didn't get a second glance. We were also told the cane furniture would need fumigating, but again no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 You are supposed to declare them obviously but wouldn't unduly be worried. We have brought wooden artifects on numerous occassions from RSA and Namibia in Africa, Laos and Camodia in South East Asia as well as wood material in a container from Germany with South American made wood products and never forced to have them treated at anytime. A few close calls though but were allowed through. As stated they look for holes and possible worms....and a picture from RSA got a lot of attention as it was made out of different materials.......cost a bomb and thought it may well be disallowed for a time. All good in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum of 5 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi, I think you will have to declare, but not entirely sure? I personally, would rather pay the bill than leave them behind. I left a collection of teapots behind, some valuable and have regretted it so much! My mother had a collection of teapots which she brought from Oz to Ireland, I now have the joy of deciding weather to bring back 300 teapots??? maybe I'll bring 30??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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