Originally Posted By: Gnomon
This is a two-way street and we cannot export to the EU unless the wood is treated. However, I do not think the regs apply to hardwood - they largely involve shipping pallets and containers. Pressedwood and plywood are also not involved since they are insect-free.

Antiques dealers and museums use a dry heat to kill worm infestation.

There are lengthy regulations about this that you can Google.


This is consistent with my experience trying to ship a blank to Spain. Others here and on other forums, however, have indicated that they have been able to ship blanks abroad without treatment (methyl bromide - which is not a cheap process).


Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.