Bringing violin/viola to Australia
Jan 7th 2020, 10:23 pm
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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.
Jan 8th 2020, 12:48 am
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Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia
From the link:
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.
Jan 8th 2020, 12:52 am
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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.
Jan 8th 2020, 9:49 am
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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.
Jan 8th 2020, 7:44 pm
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Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia
I also brought a violin, a viola and a guitar without any problems.
Jan 10th 2020, 11:29 am
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Re: Bringing violin/viola to Australia
Thank you everyone. This is a massive relief. Will definitely declare.
Jul 6th 2020, 11:01 pm
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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?
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?
Jul 7th 2020, 4:43 am
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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?
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?
