In message yMNrj.7584$FO1.3377@edtnps82, Darrell Feltmate
writes
Jd
Check and see if the bans cover wood or bark. When I was in Thailand last
year I was allowed to bring back wood without bark. Generally, if the wood
has been debarked the little critters are not going to come with it.

I read recently another proviso on importing wood was showing evidence
of kiln drying( I assume to ensure those little critters were really
dead). As you say, Bark was a definite No No. But each case needs
research of the countries involved
--
John