Ivory handle

A. G. Maisey · 4th March 2010, 09:41 AM

The red tape and costs associated with import/export of ivory are such that it is a practical exercise for something like an antique harpsichord with ivory keys that is worth $25,000, but for something worth at most a few thousand dollars it is absolutely impractical.

This is the case in respect of the application of CITES regulations in Australia : USA trade.

Tatyana Dianova · 4th March 2010, 01:45 PM

Detlef, It seems that all the parcels are XRayed by the customs on arrival in Germany. When they see a knife or a sword they normally send this parcel to the local customs office, where you should come personally to prove that you are older than 18 years (and pay taxes :-) And normally when you come and open your parcel there, they take a look what is inside (at least at my local customs office in Chemnitz). And in this moment you may get some troubles :-)
Good luck!!!!!

Rick · 4th March 2010, 02:16 PM

Sorry for the edit Tatyana; but we have a rule against discussing how to circumvent Customs .

Tatyana Dianova · 4th March 2010, 07:08 PM

No problem, Rick - and pardon me...

schmoozer · 4th March 2010, 10:16 PM

You are lucky it did not get bumped from eBay in the US. They no longer allow the sale of any item with ivory, regardless of age. Even using hte word in describing celluloid can get it bumped...
I must have been alseep at teh wheel to miss that one! Congratulations!

Sajen · 4th March 2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by schmoozer

You are lucky it did not get bumped from eBay in the US. They no longer allow the sale of any item with ivory, regardless of age. Even using hte word in describing celluloid can get it bumped...
I must have been alseep at teh wheel to miss that one! Congratulations!

Thank's, maybe the seller really don't know about the material!?

Rick · 4th March 2010, 11:06 PM

Let us see what happens, Sajen; I'm sure we are all awaiting further developments .

In the meantime why not let this subject rest .

4th March 2010, 01:45 PM	#2
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Detlef, It seems that all the parcels are XRayed by the customs on arrival in Germany. When they see a knife or a sword they normally send this parcel to the local customs office, where you should come personally to prove that you are older than 18 years (and pay taxes :-) And normally when you come and open your parcel there, they take a look what is inside (at least at my local customs office in Chemnitz). And in this moment you may get some troubles :-) Good luck!!!!! Last edited by Rick; 4th March 2010 at 02:16 PM.

4th March 2010, 09:41 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	The red tape and costs associated with import/export of ivory are such that it is a practical exercise for something like an antique harpsichord with ivory keys that is worth $25,000, but for something worth at most a few thousand dollars it is absolutely impractical. This is the case in respect of the application of CITES regulations in Australia : USA trade.

4th March 2010, 02:16 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Sorry for the edit Tatyana; but we have a rule against discussing how to circumvent Customs .

4th March 2010, 07:08 PM	#4
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	No problem, Rick - and pardon me...

4th March 2010, 10:16 PM	#5
schmoozer Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 12	You are lucky it did not get bumped from eBay in the US. They no longer allow the sale of any item with ivory, regardless of age. Even using hte word in describing celluloid can get it bumped... I must have been alseep at teh wheel to miss that one! Congratulations!

4th March 2010, 11:06 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Let us see what happens, Sajen; I'm sure we are all awaiting further developments . In the meantime why not let this subject rest .