Exporting Wood to NZ
#1
Exporting Wood to NZ
Hi all,
The saga continues for me with paperwork to support my application. Got blindsided by a NZQA requirment last week after my advisor told me I didn't need one Sending that off via 24 hour courier tonight so hopefully in NZ tomorrow (UK time)
Anywho, I am starting to pack up some items that I won't need and shove them in a container. Thing is, I am making wooden boxes to take these things as they are relativly delicate yet expensive ~ I want them properally protected.
I have just made all but 2 boxes and heard that NZ is a bit..... Twitchy about wood coming into the country.
Is this the case? How do I get around it if so? Do I need to treat the wood prior to departure?
I cannot have the wood steam treated or anything like that in NZ. The boxes will warp but more importantly there will be electronics in the boxes! I can't allow that to get wet!!! Yes, I know, empty the boxes prior to NZ treatment, but incase I can't I am thinking..... Do it this end and you eliminate that whole issue.
So are they picky? If so, what do I do to avoid any NZ treatment or the like? Will they allow me to do wood treatment in the UK or does it have to be NZ treatment?
Thanks
The saga continues for me with paperwork to support my application. Got blindsided by a NZQA requirment last week after my advisor told me I didn't need one Sending that off via 24 hour courier tonight so hopefully in NZ tomorrow (UK time)
Anywho, I am starting to pack up some items that I won't need and shove them in a container. Thing is, I am making wooden boxes to take these things as they are relativly delicate yet expensive ~ I want them properally protected.
I have just made all but 2 boxes and heard that NZ is a bit..... Twitchy about wood coming into the country.
Is this the case? How do I get around it if so? Do I need to treat the wood prior to departure?
I cannot have the wood steam treated or anything like that in NZ. The boxes will warp but more importantly there will be electronics in the boxes! I can't allow that to get wet!!! Yes, I know, empty the boxes prior to NZ treatment, but incase I can't I am thinking..... Do it this end and you eliminate that whole issue.
So are they picky? If so, what do I do to avoid any NZ treatment or the like? Will they allow me to do wood treatment in the UK or does it have to be NZ treatment?
Thanks
#2
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Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Hi all,
The saga continues for me with paperwork to support my application. Got blindsided by a NZQA requirment last week after my advisor told me I didn't need one Sending that off via 24 hour courier tonight so hopefully in NZ tomorrow (UK time)
Anywho, I am starting to pack up some items that I won't need and shove them in a container. Thing is, I am making wooden boxes to take these things as they are relativly delicate yet expensive ~ I want them properally protected.
I have just made all but 2 boxes and heard that NZ is a bit..... Twitchy about wood coming into the country.
Is this the case? How do I get around it if so? Do I need to treat the wood prior to departure?
I cannot have the wood steam treated or anything like that in NZ. The boxes will warp but more importantly there will be electronics in the boxes! I can't allow that to get wet!!! Yes, I know, empty the boxes prior to NZ treatment, but incase I can't I am thinking..... Do it this end and you eliminate that whole issue.
So are they picky? If so, what do I do to avoid any NZ treatment or the like? Will they allow me to do wood treatment in the UK or does it have to be NZ treatment?
Thanks
The saga continues for me with paperwork to support my application. Got blindsided by a NZQA requirment last week after my advisor told me I didn't need one Sending that off via 24 hour courier tonight so hopefully in NZ tomorrow (UK time)
Anywho, I am starting to pack up some items that I won't need and shove them in a container. Thing is, I am making wooden boxes to take these things as they are relativly delicate yet expensive ~ I want them properally protected.
I have just made all but 2 boxes and heard that NZ is a bit..... Twitchy about wood coming into the country.
Is this the case? How do I get around it if so? Do I need to treat the wood prior to departure?
I cannot have the wood steam treated or anything like that in NZ. The boxes will warp but more importantly there will be electronics in the boxes! I can't allow that to get wet!!! Yes, I know, empty the boxes prior to NZ treatment, but incase I can't I am thinking..... Do it this end and you eliminate that whole issue.
So are they picky? If so, what do I do to avoid any NZ treatment or the like? Will they allow me to do wood treatment in the UK or does it have to be NZ treatment?
Thanks
#3
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Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 3,312
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Wood is the worst packaging material to use for export. When I was sending material into Shanghai I had to ensure ISPM15 regs were complied with. Check with.....http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/impor...ging-ihs.htm#3
Better still use plastic!
Better still use plastic!
#4
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Can't. Plastic won't take the weights involved in the long term, and these boxes are built for transport and long term storage.
That all seems straight forward. I can take the stuff back out and get them treated no problem and them put them into storage with contents.
Where the heck do I get them treated?
ps. If it makes any difference, the wood is floorboards and kiln dried batons.....?
That all seems straight forward. I can take the stuff back out and get them treated no problem and them put them into storage with contents.
Where the heck do I get them treated?
ps. If it makes any difference, the wood is floorboards and kiln dried batons.....?
#5
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Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 3,312
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
If you use process wood materials that have been subject to high temp i.e MDF, fibrerboard etc you will be OK otherwise timber has to be Heat treated or fumigated with Methyl Bromide be stamp marked and carry a Treatment Certificate! Most packing companies using containers for export will tell you more.
#6
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
I might be being blonde, but can you take wooden household furniture??
Like wardrobes and beds....
Thanks!!
Like wardrobes and beds....
Thanks!!
#7
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Hi all,
The saga continues for me with paperwork to support my application. Got blindsided by a NZQA requirment last week after my advisor told me I didn't need one Sending that off via 24 hour courier tonight so hopefully in NZ tomorrow (UK time)
Anywho, I am starting to pack up some items that I won't need and shove them in a container. Thing is, I am making wooden boxes to take these things as they are relativly delicate yet expensive ~ I want them properally protected.
I have just made all but 2 boxes and heard that NZ is a bit..... Twitchy about wood coming into the country.
Is this the case? How do I get around it if so? Do I need to treat the wood prior to departure?
I cannot have the wood steam treated or anything like that in NZ. The boxes will warp but more importantly there will be electronics in the boxes! I can't allow that to get wet!!! Yes, I know, empty the boxes prior to NZ treatment, but incase I can't I am thinking..... Do it this end and you eliminate that whole issue.
So are they picky? If so, what do I do to avoid any NZ treatment or the like? Will they allow me to do wood treatment in the UK or does it have to be NZ treatment?
Thanks
The saga continues for me with paperwork to support my application. Got blindsided by a NZQA requirment last week after my advisor told me I didn't need one Sending that off via 24 hour courier tonight so hopefully in NZ tomorrow (UK time)
Anywho, I am starting to pack up some items that I won't need and shove them in a container. Thing is, I am making wooden boxes to take these things as they are relativly delicate yet expensive ~ I want them properally protected.
I have just made all but 2 boxes and heard that NZ is a bit..... Twitchy about wood coming into the country.
Is this the case? How do I get around it if so? Do I need to treat the wood prior to departure?
I cannot have the wood steam treated or anything like that in NZ. The boxes will warp but more importantly there will be electronics in the boxes! I can't allow that to get wet!!! Yes, I know, empty the boxes prior to NZ treatment, but incase I can't I am thinking..... Do it this end and you eliminate that whole issue.
So are they picky? If so, what do I do to avoid any NZ treatment or the like? Will they allow me to do wood treatment in the UK or does it have to be NZ treatment?
Thanks
Wood Packaging
Import Permits or Declarations All WPM must be treated and certified according to ISPM 15
Certification Requirements Phytosanitary certificate NOT required
Prohibited Importations
Bark
Insects
Fungi
Soil
Other
Pre-Shipment Inspections None required
Approved Pre-Shipment Treatments
Fumigation See ISPM 15
Antisapstain treatments
Insecticide treatments
Heat treatments See ISPM 15
Preservative treatments
Concessional Release
General
Page last updated: 7 August 2008
#8
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Wardrobes and beds are pre treated timber, most wardrobes are made from chipboard that has been treated and beds are made from usually kiln dried timber
#9
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
This is a bit worrying.
I have a lot of antique wooden furniture, which may or may not have been treated, and which certainly doesn't have any "stamps" or certificates.
Am I stuffed?
I have a lot of antique wooden furniture, which may or may not have been treated, and which certainly doesn't have any "stamps" or certificates.
Am I stuffed?
#10
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
With out really investigating it too much id say if you have it inspected by a reputable company and certified as infestation free you would be covered, but NZ are more concerned with parasites that live in fresher timber and the actual bark, but I would think you will have no issues, we brought over timber furniture and had no issues atall
#11
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_B6UGDKsv4
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa7h5-zLG0E&NR=1
sorry, couldnt resist
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa7h5-zLG0E&NR=1
sorry, couldnt resist
#12
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 569
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
sorry OP, bit off topic!
#13
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Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Gizmo is refering to 'green' timber.
#14
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Gizmo is referring to floorboards as 'Green' Timber is still alive and part of a living tree in his books!
I have a company that I am going to put all my stuff in a container with so I am going to e-mail them and see what they can tell me as I would rather get it done in England. That way, I can forget about it!!
I have a company that I am going to put all my stuff in a container with so I am going to e-mail them and see what they can tell me as I would rather get it done in England. That way, I can forget about it!!
#15
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Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 3,312
Re: Exporting Wood to NZ
Gizmo is referring to floorboards as 'Green' Timber is still alive and part of a living tree in his books!
I have a company that I am going to put all my stuff in a container with so I am going to e-mail them and see what they can tell me as I would rather get it done in England. That way, I can forget about it!!
I have a company that I am going to put all my stuff in a container with so I am going to e-mail them and see what they can tell me as I would rather get it done in England. That way, I can forget about it!!