Guest bethandneil Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 :? does anybody out there know about the quarantine laws are like for shipping items across to oz? we have a lovely garden bench with our names engraved in it, it was a wedding present and we would like to ship it with some other stuff, however i read somewhere that the ozzy quarantine laws are very stringent and that any wooden furniture could be destroyed if they feel there may be arisk of infestation. (it doesnt appear to have). anybody know anything it would be much appreciated. Beth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scoop Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hiya Not sure but I think they spray it as not to let anything in!? SCoop x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ABCDiamond Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I don't know full exact details, but I think it depends on the type of wood. Many people bring wood furniture over. Many bed bases, settees etc are all wood based, and have no problems. They do check wood carvings very carefully, as many of these are UNTREATED wood. My guess is that most treated wood will be OK. Your removal company should be able to advise, but if in doubt look up daff.gov.au where you would find a contact email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethandneil Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 thanx alot, maybe we will send across after all. Beth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrerRabbit Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hi - we shipped loads of wood furniture aross and no problem with any of it - you're not suppsed to bring wicker items but we had a wicker laundry basket that he removal firm just wrapped and called a laundry basket - no problem. We had one items stopped at quarantine/customs - the lawn mower (it was covered in grass! - no time to clean it up) - we either had to pay for it's destruciton :shock: or for it to be cleaned - both ways cost money so there's no escape - cleaning was only a fraction dearer than destruciton so we had it cleaned - being delivered to us tomorrow. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethandneil Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 thanyou so much that has definately helped, we will send our much loved bench across!! how sad does that sound? Beth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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