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kamb1ng

Jan 7th 2020 10:23 pm

Bringing violin/viola to Australia

Would there be any issue with bringing wooden instruments (a violin and a viola) into Australia when we move next month? I'm worried the customs will reject them or fumigate them because they're wooden. Any advice greatly appreciated.

old.sparkles

Jan 8th 2020 12:48 am

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

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Originally Posted by kamb1ng (Post 12786705)

Should be okay - https://www.agriculture.gov.au/trave...ng-immigrating

From the link:

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Timber and wooden items

Wooden artefacts and toys, musical instruments, furniture, kitchenware, timber, and items with wooden components- check surfaces of your timber items for any signs of insect infestation (sawdust–like powder, fresh holes, chewed timber or tunnels).
If you find signs of insect infestation, consider either not bringing the item, or treating it for the timber pests prior to shipment.

carcajou

Jan 8th 2020 12:52 am

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

No, should not be any problems, I am not going to do a thorough Internet check but you will have to declare it since it's wooden and show it to them at Customs. I have brought wooden things in through Customs before and no problems.

rammygirl

Jan 8th 2020 9:49 am

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

Untreated wood needs to be declared. We brought several guitars and a ukulele without any issues. Do take tension out of strings and pack well though.

musicalfever4

Jan 8th 2020 7:44 pm

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

I also brought a violin, a viola and a guitar without any problems.

kamb1ng

Jan 10th 2020 11:29 am

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

Thank you everyone. This is a massive relief. Will definitely declare.

dolsonlelan

Jul 6th 2020 11:01 pm

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

I will start off by apologizing if this isn't the right location for this post. I tried to search for similar topics, but couldn't find anything for my specific questions and then I found this.
I was just thinking of bringing in guitar and violin in Australia last week but wondered if it's possible to transport now when there is a pandemic going on?

Pollyana

Jul 7th 2020 4:43 am

Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia

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Originally Posted by dolsonlelan (Post 12877649)

I'd suggest you check with your airline.

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