Airgun Pellet import ( courier) from UK experience

Sujay · Post by **Sujay** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:45 pm

This is posted in "Legal Eagle" section because it is supposed to cover the "importing" angle also which is the point of this post instead of the quality or use of the pellets.

About a year ago , I ordered two tins of RWS Superdome pellets from http://www.targetsports.co.uk. I specifically choose this site becasue my intention was to test the waters at Indian shores and conviniently ,freight was automatically calculated at land shipping ( 3 GBP). Total cost in Indian Rupees was 1100/- including freight.

In september 2007, I received a show cause notice from Mumbai customs notifying me of importing restricted goods and the parcel will be opened in my presence etc by a certain date. I ignored the notice as visiting Mumbai for pellets worth 1100/- was out of the question.

Then started the series of reminders. I received not less than six ; each on similar lines.
After discussing the matter with a gentleman I decided to write a letter requesting the authorities to release the pellets and send them to Hyderabad postal authorities on payment of a fine/penalty. However, I did not ultimately proceed with writing of the letter.

About two months back, the pellets were suddenly delivered at my home with Rs. 450/-penalty imposed . So, total cost of two tins of 500 pellets each worked out Rs. 1500+ in Indian Rs.
Both the tins were slightly damaged and about 10 pellets in each tin were deformed. The brand delivered was RWS 'Fieldline' instead of 'Superdome'

This post is not made to establish a point of law but only to share my experience. I am also not encouraging anybody to apply the "wait out" tactics. Similar to my earlier knife import from the same site, this was done merely to test the actual course the merchandise takes after reaching India.

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:54 pm

Sujay";p="52499 wrote: ...I am also not encouraging anybody to apply the "wait out" tactics. Similar to my earlier knife import from the same site, this was done merely to test the actual course the merchandise takes after reaching India.

Good of you to post your experiences

A 10 month wait is surely a patient endeavor

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:53 pm

Sujay,

Not sure if I mentioned this but some years back when Supermick was still live and kicking, we did a swap. I sent him some Indian army camo clothes and he sent me four tins of pellets via surface mail.

Three months or so after they were sent, I received a show cause notice from postal customs. I apologised for not knowing the law (I genuinely did not) and sent them photocopies of my rifle club membership and some shooting certificates. They were kind enough to release the parcel but did not seal the tins. As a result of which there wasn't a single pellet that was not deformed.

ai · Post by ai » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:10 pm

Superdome, Superpoint etc come under the heading of 'Fieldline' as per the tins I have. The packing/tin design or nomenclature might have changed between your episode and now.

nagarifle · Post by **nagarifle** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:28 am

I once posted a food parcel from UK to here via surface mail in Oct 98. still waiting for it. slow post or what?

still 9months and got your pellets. sounds like time to celebrate. well done

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:35 am

I think most food grade stuff is not allowed via courier/post. I am unsure if even vitamin tablets are allowed into India... Please correct me if I am wrong, but I did try to order online from several websites for 'Maca' powder, but none of them would mail them to India...

nagarifle · Post by **nagarifle** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:39 am

hi Ten
what is 'Maca' powder?

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:43 am

Its made of some Peruvian tuber, supposedly good for body functioning because of its endocrine adaptogen. I have some acidity problems, for which this is supposedly good... I basically need it because it works with the bodies natural rhythms to help rebuild week immune systems.

www.macaroot.com

nagarifle · Post by **nagarifle** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:50 am

ok helps with immune system. i have stayed in Peru for some time, don't remember this one at all. any way if it can be located in the UK i might be able to pick up some. one my next trip next year maybe. pm me if your want some.

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:54 am

Thanks so much for the offer. You have PM

bkarankar · Post by **bkarankar** » Thu May 27, 2010 2:09 am

lucky man yaar,

you got at least 10 in good condition.

but, i was not lucky..................

prakashbioc · Post by **prakashbioc** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:53 pm

PLEASE HELP !!!

Please let me know that can we import the air soft guns from the online purchase sites like Pyramidair.com? is it possible to import it?

I live in Chennai, India. I am not a member of any shooting clubs. Please let me know the details.

Prakash
[email protected]

nagarifle · Post by **nagarifle** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:01 pm

every thing is possible, why not search the import thread and see.

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