ailey Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi we move in under 2weeks to perth. It is mega hectic, so many forms and things to do.....anyway, I wondered whether there are any issues about taking wicker baskets? They are the kind bought from a uk supermarket, so have a varnish coat or are painted. also, is it ok to ship toiletries and make up? Just getting quite paranoid about Ozzie customs the nearer we get to leaving. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppops Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I was told I can't take my baskets but I could take my Lloyd loom chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Wicker is classed as an 'Item of Quarantine Concern' - http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/travel/e...rsonal_effects If it's lacquered, varnished, waxed, oiled etc, then it *may* be ok, if it's bare untreated wicker then if may have to be treated(fumigation etc) which would incur a sizeable fee (or the alternative is to have it destroyed, which they still charge you around $60 for I believe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I gave all mine away, and then back to Ikea to buy them all back again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmond8 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 This post covers both my questions too!...what about the toiletries i.e perfumes, body lotions, body wash etc... (I'm talking about nice, expensive ones that i don't want to just leave behind!!!) .....thanks, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Bring all that! You just cant bring wicker, edibles or untreated wood items, so if you have an ikea shelf unit for example that is bare wood, whitewash it or varnish it. I aso bought my shells ive collected whilst on holiday which treated with Jeys fluid was fine, but couldnt bring my dried roses or potpourri. Hth Edited March 19, 2013 by linda@no9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hw72 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi, we arrived in Perth 8 weeks ago and I brought my wicker baskets which have just arrived with no problems - they were from Morrisons - just normal wicker, may have some sort of varnish on them. We were told we could not pack twigs we had in a varse or pot pourrie I also brought all my fancy toiletries and again no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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