Some CITES rosewood restrictions may be eased

[Dave W]

Complexity Of Touring With Rosewood Instruments May Soon Be Eased

At this point, it's only a recommendation from a CITES committee, but at least it's a first step toward allowing musicians to tour across borders with rosewood.

[Pilgrim]

If this is really being driven by a demand for rosewood furniture in China, that seems pretty distinct from sue use of rosewood in instruments.  I hope this recommendation is successful, but it sounds like it will take a few years.