Importing darkroom chemicals?

unityofsaints · Sep 25, 2016

Can I just order off B&H or are C-41, E-6, RA-4 chemicals banned substances? Australian customs' page on this topic is indecipherable.

ann · Sep 25, 2016

B&h won't ship a lot of stuff so I would check with them as well

unityofsaints · Sep 25, 2016

ann said:
B&h won't ship a lot of stuff so I would check with them as well

Apologies, I should have mentioned that I have a U.S. shipping forwarding address so I can get around the seller restrictions that way if necessary.

bdial · Sep 25, 2016

Ann meant that there is a lot of chemistry B&H won't ship anywhere, including the U.S. Rodinal (Adonal) is an example. They seem to be unique in this. Freestyle would be a possible alternative. Presumably they would be aware of any shipping restrictions to Australia, and should be able to assist.

Poisson Du Jour · Sep 25, 2016

unityofsaints said:
Can I just order off B&H or are C-41, E-6, RA-4 chemicals banned substances? Australian customs' page on this topic is indecipherable.

No restrictions on importation if you are a commercial lab with import clearances and Customs formalities in place, but for any other purpose (amateur or home darkroom use) you will be out on a limb. Vanbar in Melbourne / Camperdown NSW is worth trying for chemicals before handing over to the USA.

There are no real cost savings to be achieved by shopping by post at B&H from Australia.

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