--- In fossilclubgroup@..., "jelainegardiner"
<jelainegardiner@y...> wrote:
>
> I am seeking information about bringing fossils into Australia after
> travelling overseas. If anyone can suggest helpful websites or
> someone who might be of assistance I would appreciate it. In early
> August I will be flying to Los Angeles and London. I hope to purchase
> fossils from a dealer in LA(visited previously), fly to UK and collect
> ammonites around Lyme Regis and possibly vertebrate specimens at Aust
> Cliffs. I will then return to Australia by air.
>
> I would appreciate any information about what I can or cannot
> transport via the UK with me and bring back to Australia, whether I
> require a permit, and any other relevant information. It would be a
> pity to spend time and money collecting good fossils only to have them
> confiscated by customs or quarantine. Thanks - Janette Sutton
>
Hi jelainegardiner
I have asked this question before on my travels. You can get an
official reply from
http://www.deh.gov.au/heritage/movable/import.html#advice, the
Department of Environment and Heritage. In some states in the US it is
forbiten to collect fossil from certain government lands , so check
where it comes from. As long as fossils does not originate from China
and Argentina its OK - see DEH link. I am not sure about the UK -
check their DEH or Custom web site.

Albert
Webmaster