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I was born In Australia, most of my family lives there

Heres an escape clause on the US Dept of Fish and wildlife website Household effects CITES documents are not required to import, export, or re-export any legally acquired specimen of a CITES species that is part of a shipment of household effects when moving residences to or from the United States, if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The provisions of 50 CFR 23.15 paragraphs (d)(1) through (3) are met. (2) The specimen is owned by the person moving and is being moved for personal use. (3) Household effects are imported or exported within one year of changing residences from one country to another. (4) Shipments contain only specimens that were purchased, inherited, or otherwise acquired before changing residences. Heres the section they mention being required is the ebony a section I or section II (d) Personal effects. You do not need a CITES document to import, export, or re-export any legally acquired specimen of a CITES species to or from the United States if all of the following conditions are met: (1) No live wildlife or plant (including eggs or non-exempt seeds) is included. (2) No specimen from an Appendix-I species is included, except for certain worked African elephant ivory as provided in paragraph (f) of this section. (3) The specimen and quantity of specimens are reasonably necessary or appropriate for the nature of your trip or stay and, if the type of specimen is one listed in paragraph (c)(3) of this section, the quantity does not exceed the quantity given in the table. (4) You own and possess the specimen for personal use, including any specimen intended as a personal gift. (5) You are either wearing the specimen as clothing or an accessory or taking it as part of your personal baggage, which is being carried by you or checked as baggage on the same plane, boat, vehicle, or train as you. (6) The specimen was not mailed or shipped separately. (e) Household effects. You do not need a CITES document to import, export, or re-export any legally acquired specimen of a CITES species that is part of a shipment of your household effects when moving your residence to or from the United States, if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The provisions of paragraphs (d)(1) through (3) of this section are met. (2) You own the specimen and are moving it for personal use. (3) You import or export your household effects within 1 year of changing your residence from one country to another. (4) The shipment, or shipments if you cannot move all of your household effects at one time, contains only specimens purchased, inherited, or otherwise acquired before you changed your residence.

another letter from the agency in Australia If the species is now CITES listed but was harvested before the date of the species CITES listing, that would make the classification of the species pre-convention (pre-CITES). Pre-convention (pre-CITES) items still require at least a pre-convention (pre-CITES) export certificate and with some countries a CITES import permit to ship the item(s) internationally. Below is our information concerning obtaining a pre-convention (pre-CITES) export certificate from us. You will also need to provide specific documentation to support your application, including the following: A Commonwealth statutory declaration that details: history of the item how long you have owned the item when it came to Australia Receipts or any other documentation that supports the statutory declaration (overseas pre-convention certificate if available). An age assessment from an independent expert showing the age and confirming the material used in the item. The assessor must not have a financial or other interest in the item. You can try museums, auction houses, antique dealers etc or you can look at the list of approved valuers. Confirmation that the appraiser was engaged by you. The appraisers business details and qualifications: This may include details such as years of experience and areas of expertise. Noting any particular features or details. The basis/methodology used to determine the age and material used. The age assessment must be signed and dated from the appraiser. Photographs of the item, including serial numbers/make/model if applicable. We do not charge a fee to issue this kind of certificate. An Australian pre-convention certificate must be in place prior to the consignment departing Australia. We are unable to issue retrospective certificates/permits for items that have already been exported out of the country. Please be aware we can only provide information regarding Australia’s import and export laws for regulated wildlife specimens. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all relevant import laws in the country where you are travelling. Please be aware it may take up to 40 business days (8 weeks) for the permit application to be processed however we do endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible in the order they are received. If you are shipping a pre-convention (pre-CITES) item from overseas into Australia, you will need to obtain a pre-convention (pre-CITES) certificate from the CITES Management Authority of the country of Export (National CITES Authorities | CITES). Even though because of Australia’s stricter domestic measures meaning you are also required to obtain an Australian CITES Import permit before shipment, there is an exemption with most overseas issued preconvention (pre-CITES) certificates. Once you obtain the overseas issued pre-convention (pre-CITES) certificate, please email to us (wps@dcceew.gov.au) a copy of the certificate for us to determine if you require to an Australian CITES import permit. Please do not ship your item(s) until after you hear back from us concerning this matter. If we determine that we do not need to issue you with an Australian CITES import permit, these are the steps to follow to import your pre-convention (pre-CITES) item(s) into Australia. You must declare the product at the Australian border and present it for inspection together with the original pre-convention (pre-CITES) certificate. Keep a copy of the pre-convention (pre-CITES) certificate for your own records. After your product has been imported, please send the original pre-convention (pre-CITES) certificate to us, the CITES Management Authority of Australia at the postal address below (unless Australian Border Force has collected the certificate). Wildlife Trade Regulation Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) GPO Box 3090 Canberra ACT 2601 Pre-convention (pre-CITES) certificates are valid for one international movement of the product only. It is not like a passport. It has no value after you have used it. I hope this information is of assistance. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

this is the letter I got asking about antique violins with ebony fittings Requirements to export/import violins manufactured from ebony, rosewood and pernambuco [SEC=OFFICIAL} OFFICIAL Thank you for your email to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) regarding import/export requirements. The department has primary responsibility for the implementation of Australia’s requirements for international movement of species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). These requirements are given effect through the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). CITES is an international agreement between governments aimed at ensuring that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. Further information about how the convention works is available here: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/cites/cites-species Without knowing the exact species of wood, we are unable to provide guidance in relation to your enquiry. If you are able to provide the species of wood, we can provide further information on import/export requirements. Further information can be found on our website at: International wildlife trade - DCCEEW. However, I would say that most species of the three kinds of wood that you mentioned are CITES listed which means you will require export permits issued from the exporting country CITES Management Authority and some countries including Australia, import permits to be issued before shipping the item(s) internationally. Here is a link (National CITES Authorities | CITES) for contact details for the various CITES Management Authorities throughout the world. To apply for an Australian permit click on ‘apply for a permit’ at http://onlineservices.environment.gov.au. If you are a first-time applicant, you will need to register an account. I have attached a link below on the steps you need to take to do this: https://onlineservices.environment.gov.au/help/articles/how-register-online-services. Please be aware it may take up to 40 business days (8 weeks) for the permit application to be processed however we do endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible in the order they are received. You will also need to contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regarding any biosecurity requirements they may have Home - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au). You can contact them toll free on 1800 900 090 or alternatively you can email them at imports@agriculture.gov.au (for imports only). I hope this information is of assistance. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Andi Lotton (she/her)

I know what they say but I'm asking what is being enforced and is that likely to change in the near future

Violins and Musical Instruments are exempt from the 5% duty but the 10% GST goods and services tax is required, Australian Departmemt of Climate change. Energy and environment and water tried to tell me some species of ebony especially African ebony needs Cites paperwork at both ends, which is why I am asking has anyone run into it or was I just fed bureaucratic mumbo jumbo

Probably moving to Australia and relocating my shop, what do Australians know about importing violins?? Or other countries, does Cites apply to antique violin ebony fittings, I'm not considering rosewood fittings.

It doesn't have the model number, what evidence do you have that its an 11R??

Isn't this the 1925 Roth being offered on ebay for an outrageous price, who says its an 11R??

Here's a fleabay Posch, what do you think, Jacob?? https://www.ebay.com/itm/204502291121?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-172297-433301-2&mkcid=4&mkscid=101&itemid=204502291121&targetid=&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=604202317&mkgroupid=1228155541430323&rlsatarget=&abcId=&merchantid=51291&msclkid=b2f349d5b0f0128f3b8e21e5332dfd7e

This was on ebay a week or two back for $500, the violin was not in pieces, that's a new thing

that does not look like a Roth

the difference is Blank Face has credibility as an expert

or you could do the neck 12.8 and the bridge 192mm or 191mm