Is It Legal to Import Tonewood for Guitar Building?
07-03-2026
15:20
Many luthiers and instrument makers wonder whether tonewood products can legally be imported into their country.
In most cases, tonewood used for instrument making can be shipped internationally without restrictions.
Common Tonewoods
Common species used for guitars and instruments include:
Spruce
Maple
Walnut
Mahogany
Sapele
Rosewood
Most of these woods can be shipped internationally without special permits when properly documented.
CITES Regulations
Some exotic wood species may fall under international regulations such as CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species).
These regulations apply to certain protected species.
If a product requires CITES documentation, this information will be clearly stated in the product description.
Exact Piece Guarantee
At Tonewood Turkey every tonewood set is individually photographed.
This means the exact piece shown in the product photos is the exact piece you will receive.
This helps luthiers choose the perfect tonewood for their instruments.
International Tonewood Supply
Tonewood Turkey supplies premium instrument wood to luthiers in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Our goal is to provide high-quality tonewood with transparent product listings and reliable international shipping.