Peaches Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Anyone else doing this? I'm about to start organizing my few jars and getting them ready to post out. However, what packaging do you use? I've got some bubble wrap and I'm going to look for cardboard boxes the right size. Next year - cut comb in boxes, I think! Also - I was about to send some to my sister is Spain, but might there be import restrictions? Lots to plan... Cheers - Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am so No honey for me this year but I did enjoy some lovely Yorkshire on my breakfast porridge. I'm sure bubble wrap then a tightly fitted cardboard box would be OK. You can bring in EU honey so surely you must be able to send it One of our BKA members does Section Honey which is unbelievably beautiful. The next step up from cut comb,I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I've got some cut comb in boxes but they're all for family who live locally - not sure about posting abroad .........the beekeeping forums will probably have advice on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Giving it away Family and close friends have had their ration (strictly one jar per family), the rest is mine....all mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Another one here who is just - of my 22.5lbs, I think I have about three left. I expect the BBKA site will have advice on whether you can send it overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 What a wonderful idea!! I wish I knew someone who kept bees lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 A. However, what packaging do you use? I've got some bubble wrap and I'm going to look for cardboard boxes the right size. Next year - cut comb in boxes, I think! Also - I was about to send some to my sister is Spain, but might there be import restrictions? Thing going within the EU can usually travel backwards and forwards unrestricted. Outside the EU they can be opened at Customs. I don't however see any problem with honey. I would use bubble wrap AND polystyrene chips. I would put the jar in a plastic bag first just in case of breakage. You may be able to pick up some boxes from friends, neighbours or shops. Failing that Viking Direct or Ebay sell them at reasonable prices. If you are stuck for polystyrene chips pm me and I can send you a bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Many thanks, Chucky Mama! Good idea about bag first ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8landy Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I expect the BBKA site will have advice . Other beekeeping forums are avalible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I do know that you must not send any to Canada. You will get thrown into the cells if you try to take some in, and get caught. They ask all sorts of questions on your arrival; I would think farmers would be given a hard time at entry! I offered the information that I kept bees but had not been near a farm for at least two weeks, and it was an arable farm, at that. No point in telling porkie pies, they could probably easily find out, if they set their mind to it. Big brother and all that. One never knows what details they might have on any individual. I remember the guy in front of us, once; customs asked if he had anything to declare. He said 'no', they asked how long he had been in Britain (they knew already, of course - it was four months) and then they said 'please come this way sir'. I never lie about packing my own bags, either (I don't). Coming home from Ottawa I was stopped for something in my hand luggage and I hadn't a clue what they were talking about and did not know the item had been packed in there. I was honest and they accepted my explanation when I told them what it was (a topper for a circular sock knitting machine) and did not have to leave it there. Last year I forgot to check and had a small adjustable spanner in my coat pocket, but despite a short extra wait I was allowed to take it with me to Spain as they accepted my explanation (I had left it on top of my coat for them to 'see', not 'find'). Lot's of items 'found' by them were simply confiscated. Customs are fair as long as you don't try to hide things! You would be on their records forever, if they found something like honey going to somewhere it was not allowed. Regards, RAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Also, you can't send it to Oz - they are very very very very hot on not allowing imports of all sorts of foodstuffs and natural products - which includes decorative items made out of berries, bark etc. There is a specific Q on the entry form into the country relating to honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 We've got family in New Zealand and I'm not allowed to send them any of my honey either. I do understand and respect their import laws though and would never try to sneak anything in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I do remember on arriving at Gatwick there was a notice about honey being brought into country - something to do with diseases - not sure about sending it out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
