Should I declare a faux wood object to customs when entering Australia?
Should I declare the item I'm bringing to Australia; even though it is made out of faux wood?
It is not actual wood and does not fall into the category of wooden goods as I just checked (it is actually made out of an artificial resin); however, it very convincingly looks like wood. I have the official UPC barcode of the item and everything, and I know it comes from the USA, so...
Should I declare it to avoid confusion or can I skip that? I will be carrying it with me along with the information of the item.
Best Answer
The item is not wood: there is no need to declare it. If you're stopped and asked about it, it should be no problem to explain that it's made of resin.
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Can you bring wooden items into Australia?
Wooden items are allowed into Australia if they are free from bark, insects and signs of insect damage (such as borer holes) or any other contamination. To check for insect damage look closely at wooden items for holes and sawdust. Wooden items must be declared and inspected on arrival.What items need to be declared at Australian Customs?
When entering Australia from overseas, you must declare if you are carrying any of the items in this list: Prohibited or restricted goods including medicines, steroids, illegal pornography, firearms weapons or illicit drugs.What items Cannot be taken into Australia?
Do not bring or send:- bark or straw based goods.
- fresh or dried conifer.
- fresh fruit and vegetables.
- fresh or dried holly.
- fresh or dried mistletoe.
- hampers (containing certain food, meat or plant material)
- pine cones.
- potpourri.
Can I send a wooden ornament to Australia?
The following items are prohibited when included in gift hampers sent to Australia: Pine cones. Wooden ornaments manufactured from plant material. Fresh fruit.Things you can’t bring to Australia | Australian border security | Declare at customs
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