I order pen blanks from the USA all the time. . What seems to be the problem ?
I found that:
2.5 Import requirements for wood turning blanks (without bark) for the purposes of wood turning, spindle turning and lathe work
-A Permit to Import is not required.
-A valid Phytosanitary Certificate endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country stating the applicable treatment details in the treatment section of the certificate, is required.
-Referencing a Fumigation Certificate in lieu of providing the treatment details in the Phytosanitary Certificate will not be accepted.
-Wood turning blanks may be imported into Canada if meeting one of the following conditions:
Debarked; and
Heat Treated to attain a minimum temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including at its core) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
or
less than 200 mm in thickness; and
Fumigated with methyl bromide as described in Appendix 1.