has anyone had any problems with clearance at customs?

[twinkle-toes]

Originally Posted by klp

hadn't even thought that it might be a problem, was just going to pack my cricut machine in my suitcase

heard from a friend that a friend of hers got her BS sent back from AU!

need to find out if i can ship my BS + dies + ink/paints. eek!

[klp]

Originally Posted by twinkle-toes

heard from a friend that a friend of hers got her BS sent back from AU!

need to find out if i can ship my BS + dies + ink/paints. eek!

Why was it not allowed? cant see that it would fall into any of the catergories of things not allowed


info on fridges/freezers - see ozone depleting substances
prohibited and restricted imports

[sattystevens]

Hiya Guys, had a reply from customs in Aus ref: my fridge freezer and they were most helpful, I've attached both replies below as hope they'll be useful. have also sent an email to Ozone@environment and waiting to see what they say.

Xx Satty


Dear Satty,

Thank you for your email.

The unaccompanied personal effects (including motor vehicles) of a tourist, temporary resident, migrant or returning Australian citizen are exempt from certain requirements of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (OPSGGM).

Please contact the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts for advice by email to ozone@environment.gov.au or visit
Ozone Depleting Substances and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases
Regards,

Sue Vivian
Customs and Border Protection Officer | Customs Information and Support Centre | CE&CS
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
P: 1300 363 263
E: information@customs.gov.au
W: Customs home page <http://www.customs.gov.au/>

[sattystevens]

Hiya all, I finally got an answer on the fridge freezer query. Dolly, you were right the new ones are ok as they have "safe Gases" but needed an email confirmation so I can stick it to the fridge. Still alot of Jargon but they have said Yes and thats good enough for me....

This is what they said:

HCFC is an Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS), however R600a (Isobutane) is a natural refrigerant with no effect to the ozone layer and not a HCFC. While R600a is the environmentally friendly option you can import either substance just so long as it is as a personal effect. I have sited the relevant legislation below.

Section 12 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 states that a person must not import pre charged equipment unless the importer holds either a licence or is covered by paragraph 68 of the Customs Act 1901 which covers personal or household effects.
Regards
Justin Keast
Licencing Coordinator
Ozone & Synthetic Gas Team
Phone: 02 6274 1237
Facsimile: 02 6274 1610
Email: ozone@environment.gov.au

[weelee]

Originally Posted by sattystevens

Hiya all, I finally got an answer on the fridge freezer query. Dolly, you were right the new ones are ok as they have "safe Gases" but needed an email confirmation so I can stick it to the fridge. Still alot of Jargon but they have said Yes and thats good enough for me....

This is what they said:

HCFC is an Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS), however R600a (Isobutane) is a natural refrigerant with no effect to the ozone layer and not a HCFC. While R600a is the environmentally friendly option you can import either substance just so long as it is as a personal effect. I have sited the relevant legislation below.

Section 12 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 states that a person must not import pre charged equipment unless the importer holds either a licence or is covered by paragraph 68 of the Customs Act 1901 which covers personal or household effects.
Regards
Justin Keast
Licencing Coordinator
Ozone & Synthetic Gas Team
Phone: 02 6274 1237
Facsimile: 02 6274 1610
Email: ozone@environment.gov.au

hi satty way too much info just give me a cold beer please

weelee

[sattystevens]

Originally Posted by weelee

hi satty way too much info just give me a cold beer please

weelee

You know, thats what Mark more-or-less said. Forget the Jargon will it be ok to take as wants it for ice-cold beer.... typical, Saying that I've got a cold bottle of wine (Australian... of course) waiting to be opened in 2 weeks time... can't wait to get sozzled. Will probably move onto the tequilas later on, I don't drink alot but when you're not allowed it makes you want it more. Did Dot have a good drink after her all-clear. Is her nerves holding up with September fast approaching.
XX Satty

[weelee]

Originally Posted by sattystevens

You know, thats what Mark more-or-less said. Forget the Jargon will it be ok to take as wants it for ice-cold beer.... typical, Saying that I've got a cold bottle of wine (Australian... of course) waiting to be opened in 2 weeks time... can't wait to get sozzled. Will probably move onto the tequilas later on, I don't drink alot but when you're not allowed it makes you want it more. Did Dot have a good drink after her all-clear. Is her nerves holding up with September fast approaching.
XX Satty

when Dot got the all clear we flew out to cape town the next day so we had quite a good time. I will pm you and tell you about it dont want to take this off topic

weelee

[Halo]

Does your freezer run on 220V - Have you priced a transformer that can supply enough Amps? Are the parts available in OZTralia
(why why do the Yanks do things otherwise 110/NTSC/drive on the right(wrong) side, super sized meals etc )

[sattystevens]

Originally Posted by Halo

Does your freezer run on 220V - Have you priced a transformer that can supply enough Amps? Are the parts available in OZTralia
(why why do the Yanks do things otherwise 110/NTSC/drive on the right(wrong) side, super sized meals etc )

My freezer runs between 220 - 240v. I was told none of that would be the problem, just to ensure the gases were ozone friendly. Samsung said it was all good. As for parts the damm things only 1 yr old if it let me down I'd torch it. My OH asked was it worth the hassle of taking it over.... me, I love my F/F and it'd hardly take up much space as we're not taking beds or much furniture so it's worth a try. And as for why the yanks do it differently...... well..... where does one start. Thats gotta be a start of a new thread

xx satty