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Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:33 am
by MightyAPSS
Hello everyone,
I was just wondering if there will be any issue on bringing rifle scopes or other optics from abroad??
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:56 am
by MightyAPSS
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:42 am
by nagarifle
MightyAPSS wrote:especially the customs pricks at the airport...i hate them..
before using fowl lingo please see the forum rules.
i have met some good customs people at the airport so your tone of voice is not good as some are members here also i think,
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:04 am
by MightyAPSS
nagarifle wrote:MightyAPSS wrote:especially the customs pricks at the airport...i hate them..
before using fowl lingo please see the forum rules.
i have met some good customs people at the airport so your tone of voice is not good as some are members here also i think,
I am sorry about that.. But it's a bitter Truth.. ..... So Coming to the question, have you got any knowledge about the subject??
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:33 am
by MightyAPSS
please reply to this post
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:36 am
by dr.jayakumar
hi friend,
one of my friend(ifg'ian jkamitraj)helped me get a scope.he brought it with his baggage while returning from abroad.
no fuss.i think importing through courier,needs lot of duty to be paid.
regards.
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:42 am
by MightyAPSS
Thanks Doc!
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:14 am
by zombie
Recently I bought a 3-9 x 40 rifle scope from China. It went in my luggage and I didn't face any problems with it. Landed at Delhi and it went through the scanner without customs chap even inquiring about it.
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:27 am
by goodboy_mentor
Scope should not be mounted on the gun or packed or presented along with the gun. If it is mounted on the gun or packed or presented along with the gun, you will face problems with customs. If the scope is not mounted on the gun and is packed and presented seperately, then customs do not have problem.
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:44 am
by vmanicks
No one would question or stop you for your scope. Just remove from the packing and wrap it inside your jacket or Denims.
Above statement is just being optimistic. I have never been stopped for bringing Scopes
Also leave it in the corner of your suitcase. It would reach home safe
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:52 am
by goodboy_mentor
When the scope is not mounted on the gun, then it is considered as just an optical instrument by the customs. Therefore if the scope is not mounted on gun, no legal issues while bringing it in.
Re: Importing Scopes and optics
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:03 am
by gpgs19
Hi guys!what powered scope is best for 100 yards..And will bringing 2 tins of pellet through baggage is a problem?...
Regards
Vinay
