Ebony and other exotic woods

[cuenut]

I would like to find out more about the legal aspects of exotic woods, particularly ebony. I am living in Egypt and am curious as to whether it would be legal to bring either a piece of ebony lumber back to the states, or a product that was made using it. there are a few vendors that try to recyle doors, etc. from old buildings that have been torn down or renovated, and I was curious as to how this would work. I don't want to buy some to take back home only to find out the hard way that it is not ok to do so. Thanks.

 

[perspicaz]

I guess you would have to check with someone qualified, i.e. customs for the countries involved, but I've never heard of any problems with ebony. The illegal materials for export/import are usually ivory and some kinds of rosewood (endangered).

I bought an ebony cue from the USA and had no problems importing it to Spain even when it was stopped by customs for import duties collection.

 

[mortuarymike-nv]

wood

Your not trying to bring in a truck load indian rosewood wood that is over 10mm thick.

Gibson got nailed because of politics.

Ebony. there is a few different kinds of ebony. my best guess is that you are talking about the jet black Gabon ebony.

no it is not illegal. .................................................................................

MMike