zecacosta wrote:
fivebass52 wrote:
AUS to USD converts to 4536.72.... way too much. Also, it's my understanding that if (as in the case of this bass) you can prove manufacture date, shipping shouldn't be a problem. I believe the CITES regs refers to basses that fall after a certain build date. Still, it would be best to know Exactly how the regs works for older basses before buying...
The 'cut date' is 1992 so everything in and before that with rosewood or bubinga should be fine, however... there is a whole talking about 'instrument passport' and other requirements that may be different from country to country (CITES to CITES chapters, actually - and how Custom may interpret them) that make things pretty confusing - and risky. It looks like @ US of A if you have your gear confiscated, there is no room for arguing or appealing- even if you just caring it across the border to play it there...
I'm still waiting to hear from CITES Canada. Until then, no deal
Not quite. According to the Fish and Wildlife Permit, there are different levels of application that need to be filed (and paid for) depending on what you're doing. Here are the details as they specifically relate to musical instruments:
12. For Dalbergia nigra (commonly known as Brazilian rosewood or Bahia rosewood), complete one of the following certification statements:
a. Vintage guitar (musical instrument) exporter. If you are requesting a single-use permit to export a vintage guitar(s), provide an inventory of your pre-Convention stock of guitars made using Dalbergia nigra.
If you are requesting to establish a master file for the export of vintage guitars, you will not need to provide an inventory of all guitars that you intend to export. The master file is typically established for up to 3 years, so it would not be possible to identify guitars that are not currently in your possession. Therefore, if we establish a master file, the master file will not establish a limit on the number that can be exported during the life of the master file. However, you will be restricted to exporting only guitars that were manufactured from pre-Convention Dalbergia nigra, harvested prior to June 11, 1992. If this is acceptable, please sign and date the following certification statement:
I certify that all the guitars to be exported under my master file will have been manufactured from pre- Convention Dalbergia nigra wood, harvested prior to June 11, 1992, and will be documented by the guitars' serial numbers or other identification. If requested by the Service, I am willing to report on the number of guitars and their identification numbers that may be exported under my master file when requesting additional partially completed CITES documents under my master file.
Applicant's signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________
b. Guitar (musical instrument) manufacturer/exporter/lumber exporter. Provide a catalog or
inventory of your pre-Convention stock of Dalbergia nigra wood and/or guitars.
I certify that all the guitars/guitar pieces/lumber to be re-exported, and identified in my catalog or inventory, are made from my pre-Convention supply of Dalbergia nigra, harvested prior to June 11, 1992. I further certify that I will not attempt to export more wood or applying for multiple shipments, I request to export up to _______ guitars/pieces of wood in the next 3 years.
Applicant's signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________The fees are as follows:
One time export:
$100 Personal use export (In other words, if you're a touring musician bringing a rosewood instrument into the country):
$50. But what if you're on a multiple country tour Do you have to pay $50 every time you enter another country?
Master file:
$200. A permit for 3 years that covers any number of rosewood instruments you intend to sell in the time period.
It's also worth noting that it can take months to get a permit.
