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Post by Keith317 on Jun 15, 2014 22:03:45 GMT
Hi,
Just looking for a bit of advice here as I seem to be getting conflicting messages. 'd just be interested in the views of people on the ground.
Now, I understand that carvings/figurines etc of human/animal form are prohibited for import. However, I did not think this extended to include paintings. However, our shipper in the UK suggests that they are equally prohibited. My suspicion here is that I am being sold an ultra-conservative story for their own convenience.
By way of background. This relates to one painting of a cat which has a sentimental value. Is the experience of people here that this is likely to trigger the ire of customs?
Thanks
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Post by GroveWanderer on Jun 16, 2014 4:26:05 GMT
My wife brought in a painting of her late mother which she had had done from an old photo, no issues with customs. Over the years we have also brought in various wall hangings, carvings and framed tapestries with representations of both human and animal forms and never had a problem.
So while my experience would tend to suggest you would quite probably not have a problem, there are no guarantees.
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Post by vpainter on Jun 18, 2014 22:17:27 GMT
I always recommend you not bring anything you would be heartbroken if it was confiscated or damaged.
If not very large, you could bring it in your checked luggage. Again, no guarantees, customs as in any country, does what it wants to do.
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Post by Keith317 on Jun 19, 2014 16:11:29 GMT
Thanks both. As always. Your advice seems sound to me. I think I am tempted to punt the cat picture and see what happens. I am assuming I get a re-export option on the downside so can maybe deal with it that way although at some sort of cost. Depends on your gamblers genes I suppose
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Post by vpainter on Jun 21, 2014 19:55:29 GMT
If it is in the shipment you may not get a return option if they take it. It could just be gone when your shipment arrives.
I wouldn't think it would be a problem, but you never know.
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