Originally Posted by
dd3190
Tavy, of course you are right, however, the problem is obtaining a valid CITES permit:
Application for export permit, waiting up to six months, then having the documents stamped by the US Customs Service (Shipment must probably be shipped through a "Designated Port"),applying for CITES import permit &c.
In addition, there is an "Electronic Declaration" with the FWS required (The instrument has pearl inlays).
Thankfully, some of the well-known vintage instrument dealers are prepared to do all this paperwork; I have asked Elderly Instruments, and the would do.
Understandably, smaller dealers, or for individuals selling their instruments cannot.
So, there are only a few Gibson EM-200 (Gibson Florentine) electric mandolins on the market, and most of them I simply cannot buy.
On the other hand, these export requirements might provide a business opportunity to someone. I need someone
1. with a US address where the instrument could be shipped to
2. who can do the paperwork for me (CITES export permit and electronic declaration)
3. provides storage of the instrument until the papers are ready.
4. Ships the instrument internationally to Germany.
Is there anyone -perhaps a luthier or dealer- who has experience with CITES permits and is willing to offer these services?
Any help appreciated.
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