Sending herbs & spices in the container?
May 12th 2009, 3:34 pm
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Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Hi,
A bit of a silly question, but can you pack herbs & spices up if they haven't been opened to go in the container? Can you take anything as long as it's not fresh?
Thanks
Rachel
A bit of a silly question, but can you pack herbs & spices up if they haven't been opened to go in the container? Can you take anything as long as it's not fresh?
Thanks
Rachel
May 13th 2009, 1:59 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Well from watching these border control programmes I would say no. They don't seem to let any plant parts through without a huge fight.
They do have herbs and spices here though so you could just buy new when yo uget here.
They do have herbs and spices here though so you could just buy new when yo uget here.
May 13th 2009, 3:44 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
You might find that customs will want to irradiate it.
Wouldn't think that would be a problem to the herbs and spices - never know the herbs may last longer too
Wouldn't think that would be a problem to the herbs and spices - never know the herbs may last longer too
May 13th 2009, 4:22 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Wha sart a errrrbs are wi talkin abowt?
May 13th 2009, 5:46 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Okidoki, yep we'll buy them there.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
May 13th 2009, 11:29 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Yes do not bring them AQIS will have a field day with them! Are you a Villa fan by any chance? Where are you moving too? Could do with hooking up with some claret and blue buddies!!
May 14th 2009, 3:54 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
when we moved to Perth from Uk last year all of our kitchen boxes were checked by customs/quaratine. So they do check.
Enjoy the packing!
May 14th 2009, 6:09 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
We're moving to Port Macquarie, NSW
May 14th 2009, 6:18 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
As long as you declare it I doubt there'd be a problem. But would herbs and spices not become stale on a six month sea voyage in a big metal container?
May 14th 2009, 9:23 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Chuck the spices in the bin and dont have to worry about them.
The only real claret and blue is the Mighty Hammers...!!!!!
The only real claret and blue is the Mighty Hammers...!!!!!
May 18th 2009, 4:34 am
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Re: Sending herbs & spices in the container?
Don't do it! As from experience, herbs and spices, depending on what they are, will be destroyed by Australian Quarantine on arrival. Also if packing any other food stuffs, have a look on the label for egg and milk contect of the product. If they are towards the start of the ingredience list, don't pack them as these also will be destroyed.
