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Importing a wool rug - customs?

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Hi all

We're due to move to the US in October and I'm just organising the things we want to ship/freight over. I can't quite figure out from the US customs website whether I'll be allowed to import a couple of wool rugs that I want to bring. They are Australian made so no issues with sanctions/embargos but they could be considered animal products if a broad definition was used.

Can anyone clear this up for me?

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my mom brought us a woolen blanket when she came visit a few weeks ago, there were no issues

 

 

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I think it is fine. Can I ask what shipping company are you going with? I am trying to find the best rate and I am in Melbourne also (Western Suburbs).

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I think it is fine. Can I ask what shipping company are you going with? I am trying to find the best rate and I am in Melbourne also (Western Suburbs).

Thanks :-)

I got a quote from a shipping company which does it per metre squared but it was fairly pricey ($600ish per m2). Another Aussie mentioned Pack n Send (www.packsend.com.au) and when I put the dimensions and weight into their calculator it came out much cheaper - I'll be able to send 2 large rugs plus a large box full of cookware etc for about $600 all up.

We have sold/given away most of our stuff though... the above mentioned items are all we're taking apart from our suitcases.

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