Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

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FPO =Forign Post Office.
No I am sure to understand you. When the package is OUT from foreign customs how it will move back to FPO?

If I understood the process correctly it is something like this:

FPO -> Foreign Customs -> notification to addressee, if clear -> out from FPO -> Sent to Domestic location.

What say Rupesh?

[andy_65_in]

Whats the latest on dispatch of airguns by fedex to any importer in UP.i have one enroute from USA but last time had to collect it personally from delhi mayapuri fedex office since they refused to ship it anywhere in UP-they had instead insisted on a form 38-has anyone got a airgun using a form 38 and if so what are the formalities.please advise

-anyone who can comment please

[striker]

form 38 is a sales tax form. The goods have to carry form 38 when the value of goods is 25k or above. For form 38 google the results or consult any sales tax experts.

-- Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:54 am --

U.P government require form38 for the inbound and outbound goods. Try to enquire the courier company as they know about it .

[shiv]

Got my Guns after 2 months and 3 days...
Thanks to Bhaskar of FedEx whose tel no I got from FedEx Customer care(sharmeen)Sweet girl:) after pestering her for almost a month.

Special thanks to Devender of FedEx whose tel no I got from Bhaskar.after one week of daily calls!..

Devender was the point man of FedEx to deal with Delhi police!

The Guns were with the Delhi Cargo Service Center of the Delhi Police after they were detained by the Airport security. Had to call Devender many times and finally he connected me to Mr. Yadav who was the police officer in charge of the DCSC...he needed a lot of convincing from me....and few threats as well but what finally convinced him was...me telling him that I was going to file a RTI with the Dir General of DGCA as to why the delay in releasing my guns when they were cleared by the Indian Customs in one day and what is the reason for holding the guns for over 2 months without any action!

I had to pay for the threats I heaped on Mr. Yadav as someone had damaged the front part of the Barrel of the Beeman.

https://picasaweb.google.com/shivasrg/1 ... 2OHP86y8Dw

Anyone Importing AirGuns from any place other than Delhi...Please tell Fedex to send your package from Delhi to other destinations in India vis Surface mode & not take the risk of trying to send it by Air.( as no Domestic Airlines accept Airguns as cargo)

Fedex Tracking updates below.

Date/Time Activity Location Details
Mar 16, 2011 2:30 PM Delivered KOCHI IN
Mar 16, 2011 9:36 AM On FedEx vehicle for delivery COCHIN IN
Mar 15, 2011 10:20 PM At local FedEx facility COCHIN IN
Mar 15, 2011 8:38 PM In transit NEW DELHI IN
Mar 14, 2011 6:43 PM In transit NEW DELHI IN
Mar 12, 2011 4:38 PM In transit NEW DELHI IN
Mar 11, 2011 4:43 PM In transit NEW DELHI IN
Mar 10, 2011 10:01 PM In transit NEW DELHI IN
Jan 18, 2011 4:25 AM In transit NEW DELHI IN
Jan 17, 2011 7:11 PM Int'l shipment release NEW DELHI IN
Jan 17, 2011 9:58 AM Clearance delay NEW DELHI IN
Jan 17, 2011 9:30 AM Shipment exception NEW DELHI IN Hazardous material or incompatible item
Jan 16, 2011 11:29 PM Clearance delay COCHIN IN
Jan 16, 2011 2:52 PM In transit NEW DELHI IN Package available for clearance
Jan 16, 2011 1:30 AM In transit PARIS FR
Jan 16, 2011 12:43 AM Departed FedEx location PARIS FR
Jan 15, 2011 11:05 PM In transit PARIS FR
Jan 14, 2011 11:18 PM At local FedEx facility PARIS FR
Jan 14, 2011 9:05 PM Departed FedEx location PARIS FR
Jan 14, 2011 7:13 PM Arrived at FedEx location PARIS FR
Jan 14, 2011 5:28 AM Departed FedEx location INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Jan 14, 2011 5:05 AM In transit INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Jan 14, 2011 4:38 AM In transit INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Jan 14, 2011 1:18 AM Departed FedEx location INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Jan 13, 2011 11:46 PM Arrived at FedEx location INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Jan 13, 2011 8:30 PM Left FedEx origin facility BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH
Jan 13, 2011 3:16 PM Shipment information sent to FedEx
Jan 13, 2011 2:50 PM Picked up BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH

[andy_65_in]

Good advice shiv- i agree its safest to either collect the airgun personally or have it shipped by surface mode ,the latter for which at least in UP where I am one has to provide fedex with a form 38 signed by sales tax deptt

[andy_65_in]

Just ordered and recieved a airrifle from airgunsofarizona but didnt find 1 inch med mounts for scope with the package though it was mentioned in the invoice-what should i do-fire airguns of arizona or else?i doubt the customs chaps cud have done any hanky panky because there are all other items intact insideincluding apackage of brand new CP premiers which normally customs confiscate .It came through FEDEX who got it cleared in a jiffy

[hornet]

what is the procedure if we are bringing in an airgun or air pistol;while flying back imean not through the courier route...hornet

[shariq]

manal waiting for your whisper photos i mean your air gun dear

[andy_65_in]

what are the orders for importing of airgun silencers-i believe they are banned-i was keen to import one for my hunstman classic-otherwise quite reasonably priced abroad

[pritesh2424]

hey, shiv
i want to buy a .177 co2 pistol. can you help me out. I am interested in beretta m92fs.

[fundooboy99]

Hi Guys i am planning to buy Beretta Air Pistol -Beretta M92B (FS92) .177 cal from www.pyramydair.com . Even i am not a member of any Club. Will i able to get it cleared it from the customs or is it really necessary to be a member of a club to import it

Regards
Mrinal

[shiv]

Hey Andy,
Good to hear you got your gun! Dont think the customes guys would have taken the mounts.
Anyways Should have taken photos of your package and send them to airgunsofarizona with a formal complaint, maybe they would have misplaced it.. and if you are lucky..they might even send you a replacement!!!
will be visiting your State this month for Easter !


Hey Pritesh2424,

Sure would love to help you out. But can you be specific regarding what you need my help!

[vmanicks]

Andy - 1st congrats on your Huntsman classic.

I tried requesting Airguns of AZ for a Daystate silencer and they refused to ship them within USA. However they were ok to ship them along with the gun.

Also if there is anyone who is willing to invest close to $2,500, they can procure the Daystate Wingmaster from Airguns of AZ. There are only 100 Air Rifles manufactured and the ones in Europe and UK market have been sold out. However Airguns of AZ has 2 pieces available and I kinda gave up the idea as I recently purchased the Daystate Buckmaster Limited edition

Below are the pictures of Wingmaster that I got from Google

[andy_65_in]

thanks vmanicks-yes silencers are banned in usa, i wish i could have asked them to send them along with the classic but somehow that slipped out of my mind.incidentally these are quite cheap( in comparision to the gun).i think they are banned india but they should be permitted as part of the already permitted .177 aiir rifle package.congrats on your BUCKMASTER

[dr.jayakumar]

Andy - 1st congrats on your Huntsman classic.

I tried requesting Airguns of AZ for a Daystate silencer and they refused to ship them within USA. However they were ok to ship them along with the gun.

Also if there is anyone who is willing to invest close to $2,500, they can procure the Daystate Wingmaster from Airguns of AZ. There are only 100 Air Rifles manufactured and the ones in Europe and UK market have been sold out. However Airguns of AZ has 2 pieces available and I kinda gave up the idea as I recently purchased the Daystate Buckmaster Limited edition

Below are the pictures of Wingmaster that I got from Google

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that is one hell of an airrifle.so yummy it looks.i envy you vmanicks.