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Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:03 pm
by tiwariarrun
@Akshaik -Some research and self study could answer all your queries.

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 2:45 am
by Syed Shiraz Shah
Hi Tiwariaarrun, correct me if I interpreted it wrong. You are saying that I can order a PCP/CO2 pistol and also ask the supplier to mention "muzzle loading firearm" on the invoice and packaging. But won't the customs cross-check it?

Regards,
Shiraz

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:14 pm
by tiwariarrun
Dear Shiraz- blank firers are banned.

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:46 pm
by akshaik
Sir ,
I understand someone wanting to make a profit , but a profit of 200 percent , over and above (Price + duty ) is totally unjustified and i strongly urge fellow IFGians to stop encouraging these ripoffs by buying from them. If there is anything we should do then it is to form a watchdog group to keep an eye on the ripoff customs officials , maybe even report names of officials who are habitual bribe takers and report them to the group so required action can be taken by use of RTI and other tools .

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:06 pm
by ScoutSniper
Yea! Overpriced imported airguns are crazy expensive!!!

I contacted a guy here in Delhi, who owns a shop selling personal defense equipment like tazers etc. and he had a 0.17 cal co2 pistol amongst other things.
I looked that up and it cost like $45 on Amazon.com and he was selling it here for INR 35,000/-!!!!!!

I was like WTH! For 35k you can bring in a proper 0.177cal air rifle via personal baggage!

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:59 am
by imtnzb
On the Way back to India i went out to Dubai. i found one gun shop so i bought Walther domintor .22. At the Hyderabad Airport custom officer asked me couple of question and they cleared me. Price of the airgun was around 35 k but here i saw people are asking up to 1 lakh rs for it. which truly unfair.

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:45 am
by Kumarnishith
imtnzb wrote:On the Way back to India i went out to Dubai. i found one gun shop so i bought Walther domintor .22. At the Hyderabad Airport custom officer asked me couple of question and they cleared me. Price of the airgun was around 35 k but here i saw people are asking up to 1 lakh rs for it. which truly unfair.
Congrats imtnzb on your latest acquisition :D By the way did the custom officer charged any penalty, duty etc on your import? Also what all documents did you show them?

-Nishith

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:57 am
by vishal
Hi Dev, i called Tim at Mac1 to place an order. he asked me to trasact over phone and not the web. This means i have to give him my card details over phone. Is it safe.. could you pls share your contact details, so that i could seek further advice from you in this regard. thanks.. vishal

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:07 pm
by vishal
Hi Dev, Would like to have a conversation with you. Let me know..

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:41 pm
by dev
Hi Vishal,

Pm sent. Yup Tim is trust worthy I had bought an airgun from him the same way.

Regards,

Dev

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:12 pm
by vishal
Thanks Dev for sharing details.. i have placed an order with Tim.

Re: my new prize possession HW 45

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:54 pm
by ysbrar
rahul567 wrote:As mentioned by dev the duty comes to 35% on CIF(cost+freight+insurance). In my case the freight was included twice so i ended up payin 11k as duty :( . though i can claim it back but the process is far to tedious and time consuming.
dus anyone know where i can get imported pellets in delhi. bought some flat heads from rajiv sharma.
Any idea if i can carry my pistol in a domestic flight.
Rahul i want to know where you live because i think TNT delivers in big cities only

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:41 pm
by snIPer
tiwariarrun wrote:Dear Shiraz- blank firers are banned.
I pretty sure that it is very much legal.
/S

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:44 pm
by striker
Hi Guys
Anybody imported .177 cal airgun via usps post Recently . In chennai Fpo are not allowing through post as they say airguns are firearm and firearm cannot be imported through post but can be done through cargo/courier .

Re: Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:55 am
by karanvir
Hi!

Has anybody recently imported an .177 air gun or air pistol via DHL or Fedex?
I have already bought the gun and pistol and they are lying in Istanbul.
I need reference AWB numbers to prove to DHL or Fedex in Istanbul that the import is permissible etc.
I have already provided the DGFT notifications but we are still going around in circles.

I would appreciate any help and guidance.

Thanks in advance.

Karanvir