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Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:02 pm
by TC
Need quick response from legal experts.

Is there a ban on importing military bayonets of foreign origin with less than 9 inch blade, both edges sharp and serial no stamped ?

Is there a ban on possession of knives with less than 9 inch blade and both edges sharp ?

If answer to both questions is a "yes" then how can Olive Planet sells M7 and M9 bayonets and reproduction of British commando knives, all being imported from US and UK ?

My query however is purely personal and not related to Olive Planet. Just want to know the law in an emergency situation




Thanks in advance

TC

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:18 pm
by nagarifle
1/ no
2/no

comes under the arms act, bayonets are no more then knives/ blades etc

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:23 pm
by TC
Thanks a ton Naga.

That was real fast.

Will wait and see what others have to say

TC

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:30 pm
by nagarifle
the word bayonets will throw people off. otherwise look at it as a knife/blade with a hole in the handle for a bamboo stick to into for fishing.

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:25 pm
by TC
nagarifle wrote:the word bayonets will throw people off. otherwise look at it as a knife/blade with a hole in the handle for a bamboo stick to into for fishing.
Naga, thanks again.

Any more response ? Went through some old posts by AGN. Waiting for him to quickly write a sentence or two.

TC

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:18 pm
by TC
Dear Friends,

I quickly need more information from people who know the laws on import and recent changes if there has been any.

Waiting

TC

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:01 pm
by abhi11
Hi TC Da,

I did some digging & i didnt find any where its mentioned as "NOT LEGAL"

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:21 pm
by ckkalyan
TC found a HS classification and % of Duty applicable - so the item should be acceptable for import! Please check link

http://www.cybex.in/indian-custom-duty/ ... 70000.aspx

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:38 pm
by TC
Thanks Abhi. Appreciate you taking the trouble.

TC

Re: Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:41 pm
by TC
ckkalyan wrote:TC found a HS classification and % of Duty applicable - so the item should be acceptable for import! Please check link

http://www.cybex.in/indian-custom-duty/ ... 70000.aspx
Kalyan Da,

I don't have enough words to thank you. Really appreciate this.

:cheers:

TC