how to smoothly import .177cal air rifle - guidelines
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:50 am
Follow these steps for effecting a smooth import of .177cal air rifle by Courier. Read it once or twice. It is not a tall order….it requires only a little effort from YOUR side and you can do it… sitting at home…
Before you do anything…it is important that ‘YOU’ KNOW YOUR COUNTRY’S IMPORT LAWS….WHAT IS RESTRICTED, WHAT IS NOT…BANNED etc., the following is for import of .177cal air rifle only
1. No sooner than you make the payment to exporter, take a print out of the payment receipt and file it. This is your first document. This may not be required, but please do it.
2. If you have paid by credit card, then take a print out of your online credit card statement. This is your second document. This too may not be required, but please do it.
3. As soon as you receive the courier tracking number/air way bill number from exporter, do the following….
a. Request exporter to send a copy of exporter’s signed commercial invoice to you clearly mentioning the caliber of the air rifle i.e. .177 and all the accessories (if any) included.
b. If exporter is an agent and rifle is being shipped by his supplier, then insist on a copy of exporter’s original invoice apart from a copy of the supplier’s signed commercial invoice.
c. Insist on a copy of the packing list clearly mentioning what else is there inside the box apart from the air rifle.
d. You will now write a letter, addressed to the commissioner of customs informing him that you are authorizing the courier company to clear the package on your behalf.
e. Keep a signed copy (by you) of the DGFT notification ready. This is the IEC (import-export code) document for completing the bill of entry (BOE).Sign anywhere on the document.
f. Keep your ORIGINAL shooting club/association membership ID card ready. This is a MUST.
g. Keep the ORIGINAL copy of the letter from your shooting club/association ready which states that you are a bonafide member of the club/active member of the club/regular shooter at the club’s range. This is a MUST.
h. Arrange for technical data/specification/catalogue of the air rifle you are importing.
i. Sign on the GATT (General Agreement on Tariff and Trade) declaration form and Consignee declaration form and keep it ready (you can get these forms from the courier company).
j. Keep a signed copy of any other valid photo identity card ready…an election ID or passport copy …best….may not be required, but please do it.
4. Now confirm from the courier company… THE actual PORT OF ENTRY….i.e. where the rifle will be subject to customs inspection/checks and clearance.
5. When you get a confirmation regarding the above from courier, immediately send documents a – j to their facility (courier’s) at the port of entry.
Now watch your .177 air rifle as it comes to you…and don’t forget to collect your originals from the courier once it is all over….
my humble request to all members....please do not misuse this great opportunity provided by the Government of India.....our sole aim must be to promote this beautiful sport...make every hobbyist's dream come true...
Regards
P K Jeetesh
Before you do anything…it is important that ‘YOU’ KNOW YOUR COUNTRY’S IMPORT LAWS….WHAT IS RESTRICTED, WHAT IS NOT…BANNED etc., the following is for import of .177cal air rifle only
1. No sooner than you make the payment to exporter, take a print out of the payment receipt and file it. This is your first document. This may not be required, but please do it.
2. If you have paid by credit card, then take a print out of your online credit card statement. This is your second document. This too may not be required, but please do it.
3. As soon as you receive the courier tracking number/air way bill number from exporter, do the following….
a. Request exporter to send a copy of exporter’s signed commercial invoice to you clearly mentioning the caliber of the air rifle i.e. .177 and all the accessories (if any) included.
b. If exporter is an agent and rifle is being shipped by his supplier, then insist on a copy of exporter’s original invoice apart from a copy of the supplier’s signed commercial invoice.
c. Insist on a copy of the packing list clearly mentioning what else is there inside the box apart from the air rifle.
d. You will now write a letter, addressed to the commissioner of customs informing him that you are authorizing the courier company to clear the package on your behalf.
e. Keep a signed copy (by you) of the DGFT notification ready. This is the IEC (import-export code) document for completing the bill of entry (BOE).Sign anywhere on the document.
f. Keep your ORIGINAL shooting club/association membership ID card ready. This is a MUST.
g. Keep the ORIGINAL copy of the letter from your shooting club/association ready which states that you are a bonafide member of the club/active member of the club/regular shooter at the club’s range. This is a MUST.
h. Arrange for technical data/specification/catalogue of the air rifle you are importing.
i. Sign on the GATT (General Agreement on Tariff and Trade) declaration form and Consignee declaration form and keep it ready (you can get these forms from the courier company).
j. Keep a signed copy of any other valid photo identity card ready…an election ID or passport copy …best….may not be required, but please do it.
4. Now confirm from the courier company… THE actual PORT OF ENTRY….i.e. where the rifle will be subject to customs inspection/checks and clearance.
5. When you get a confirmation regarding the above from courier, immediately send documents a – j to their facility (courier’s) at the port of entry.
Now watch your .177 air rifle as it comes to you…and don’t forget to collect your originals from the courier once it is all over….
my humble request to all members....please do not misuse this great opportunity provided by the Government of India.....our sole aim must be to promote this beautiful sport...make every hobbyist's dream come true...
Regards
P K Jeetesh
