Airgun import experiences - via personal baggage route

andy_65_in · Post by **andy_65_in** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:21 pm

any problem in getting along a FAC embossed air gun i mean an air gun with FAC embossed on the (bull) barrel.will these customswaala scream when they see that on the barrel or not(the airgun can develop almost 60 FPE in .22)

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:38 pm

tirths";p="61156 wrote: ...Carrying restricted item via Green Channel without declaration Think twice. I will never do that. I know there will be lot of trouble but I don't like to be in much bigger trouble. Sorry TenX.

.. Come to think of it.. Its not the wisest thing to do, but if you have declared it at the port of entry and the baggage has been checked at port of arrival and at the port of departure... and let thru, I guess it should not be any problem. But, to be double sure, I guess Tirths is right in declaring it. Will require the verification and other formalities discussed.

archer · Post by **archer** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:14 pm

sorry, i had trouble with my baggage , so decided to leave the air pistol with a friend. Will get it back with me when i come down in may. thanks for all your help

parag

Post by **dev** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:57 pm

Let's get a really powerful .22 that doesn't need any customs clearance...get the IOFB .22 rifle eight to ten really powerful shots receiver grooved for scope etc.

Apologies but i am bored to death with airgun import queries. Let's go get a firearm and be done with it, unless you are a convicted felon that is. Tan tan tara!

dev

andy_65_in · Post by **andy_65_in** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:51 pm

Folks has anyone managed a .22 cal airrifle via personal baggage . am keen since i have a bsa lonestar in .22 cal waiting carry to this place from USA.

striker · Post by **striker** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:12 pm

andy_65_in";p="62645 wrote: Folks has anyone managed a .22 cal airrifle via personal baggage . am keen since i have a bsa lonestar in .22 cal waiting carry to this place from USA.

hi mate
page 1-20 will help you much

cheers
sankar

hocuspocus · Post by **hocuspocus** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:40 pm

TenX";p="63242 wrote:

I believe you do. The rule is applicable for all Air rifles and Air pistols...

The act states as follows:
Chapter 90 to 96

90.1. Customs duty & CV duty have been exempted on Air guns of 0.177 calibre (air rifle & air pstols) of Chapter 93. Consequently, these goods are also exempted from 4% special additional duty of customs (S.No. 52 of notification No. 21/2002- customs, inserted vide notification No. 21/2008-customs, refers).

And Air guns cover both air rifles and air pistols

Thanks for the reply TenX. So this means, that air guns as per the new regulations are exempted for custom's duty and addl. duty?

Thanks again!

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:43 pm

hocuspocus";p="63244 wrote: ....So this means, that air guns as per the new regulations are exempted for custom's duty and addl. duty? ...

So long as you have the state shooting association / NRAI membership

.. and in .177 caliber only..

striker · Post by **striker** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:09 pm

Hocuspocus
i wonder how the airport guys allowed you to carry co2 powerlets in checked baggage?

cheers
sankar

penpusher · Post by **penpusher** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:17 pm

Hocuspocus,

Giving and taking bribes is an offense.Please delete the relevant part from your post.

Congratulations on the airgun.

nagarifle · Post by **nagarifle** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:46 pm

well done, however am little concerned about co2 carts on aircraft as safety regs.

Post by **dev** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:16 pm

Have deleted the hocuspocus done on this thread. The board does not stand for illegal activity or breaking the laws of the land. Hocuspocus i am issuing a yellow card as a warning since you are new.

Dev

Prabhath · Post by **Prabhath** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:23 am

Members,

Briefly telling you the experience of a friend who got down a Diana panther. This friend of mine who is a major in the army and posted in Lebanon bought a Diana 34 for his brother who is a member of KSRA. The airgun was detained at the Bangalore airport and my friend was asked to approach the Police Commissioner's office to get the airgun inspected. My friend then approached the police who asked for a letter from the customs guys. Before he could go back to the customs guys to get this letter, he got a call from the customs guys telling him to come and get the airgun. He got the airgun released without any additional experiences. My friend's brother is now having a great time with his latest acquisition. The customs authorities in Bangalore have started to think and take the right decisions. This came as a very pleasant surprise.

bijupaul · Post by **bijupaul** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:05 am

Hi Prabhath,

Was that gun .177 or .22 ? Any how it is a good news.

Biju

pkjeetesh · Post by **pkjeetesh** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:51 am

Very nice to hear this Prabhath..tell the major that the panther is one helluva gun...I have a 31

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