Global shipping rejection

[stespa-7121]

I sold the most beautiful bur walnut 19 th century wooden box to America,when it reached the global shipping at Lichfield it was rejected for sending,with no explanation why,can you not send antique wooden items to America?I any one can give clarity it would be appreciated.

[**peaseblossom**]

USA does restrict the import of some wooden items, mainly aimed at raw timber, but GSP are being over cautious.

[stespa-7121]

Thanks for the info, I was just disappointed for the buyer,wish I had kept
it for myself

[department28]

Perhaps it would be an idea for eBay to put a link/search box, next to the GSP postage section, for sellers to check items that might be prohibited to send to some countries.

I think most people would assume an antique wooden box would be ok to send to the US via the GSP. I would also have assumed it would be returned to you, but looking at the GSP info page, such items are classed as 'undeliverable' and will be 'disposed of appropriately'... what a shame! ☹️

[stespa-7121]

Yes they did refund me straight away,I think ,to me, the best thing is to
go through and take all wooden items off global,IT’s disappointment the
customer that hurts the most, I thank you for your clarification

[the-nutwood-collection]

What type of wood was it made from?  Many woods commonly used in antique furniture, e.g. rosewood, are are covered by the CITES regulations.

Some can be imported, but they have to be accompanied by all manner of certificates and permits.

[stespa-7121]

I didn’t realise it was so complex, anyway spent an hour removing all
wooden items from global shipping, seems the safe way.