importing rambo knive from china

[taha_mys]

hi every one ,, i have ordered a rambo knive fixed blade like 14'' in total length with blade lenght as 9 inch ..will it be cleared by the customs ,,will they confiscate it or what will happen to it in customs .some one told me that they will throw it away if they come to know that this is a knive ..knives are prohibited items in india ..it is coming by china post ..and then it will use local post ...when it reaches india.i paid $40 for the knive ..the shipping is free.i dont mind paying the duties but i am worried that they seize it ..please help .any suggestions

[dilipvp]

I think customs will open the pack and you have to pay the duty. If you seach the forum you will get lot of info.

[CKAY]

Import of knives is allowed but should not exeed 9" in length and 2" in width .
JK

[Mark]

hi every one ,, i have ordered a rambo knive fixed blade like 14'' in total length with blade lenght as 9 inch ..will it be cleared by the customs ,,will they confiscate it or what will happen to it in customs .some one told me that they will throw it away if they come to know that this is a knive ..knives are prohibited items in india ..it is coming by china post ..and then it will use local post ...when it reaches india.i paid $40 for the knive ..the shipping is free.i dont mind paying the duties but i am worried that they seize it ..please help .any suggestions

Taha,

The moral of this story is that you really need to know your law BEFORE you spend hard-earned money as it may otherwise cause a needless loss.

We have a saying here that goes "It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission" , which may work with wives and bosses but usually does not work in regards to governmental laws.

[discovershashank]

I would love to know how this ended, I imported knives from china in past and took like a month to come but they were small blades. All the best and let know if you get your knife. would love to see pics.

[taha_mys]

I am so happy ,tell me who says Indian Customs Are corrupt and bad ?

[boris]

Lucky Fella..enjoy your knife.

[Moin.]

I am so happy ,tell me who says Indian Customs Are corrupt and bad ?

Congratulations Taha, so is this a keeper *****EDITED*****

[Rajat]

I am so happy ,tell me who says Indian Customs Are corrupt and bad ?

Just so you may have some more information on the knife. This Bowie is a copy of knife maker Gil Hibbens work.

[taha_mys]

Lucky Fella..enjoy your knife.

Thanks Yea ,I am although it was a rather "fearful" surprise for my friends-could see their quite and apprehension about this gargantuan bowie but everyone like it so much

[taha_mys]

I am so happy ,tell me who says Indian Customs Are corrupt and bad ?

Just so you may have some more information on the knife. This Bowie is a copy of knife maker Gil Hibbens work.

Yep it a good design very symmetric,compact and sleek but I never wanted "Rambo III " inscribed on it Plus the paper box that says "dedicated to American Soldiers who served in Vietnam"
Does it have origins during the Vietnam war

[taha_mys]

I am so happy ,tell me who says Indian Customs Are corrupt and bad ?

Congratulations Taha, so is this a keeper *****EDITED*****

Moin ,I wanted this for EId al Adha Kurban ,coz last time the slaughterer was having a really blunt knive ,which triggered this purchase ,*****EDITED*****

[taha_mys]

I would love to know how this ended, I imported knives from china in past and took like a month to come but they were small blades. All the best and let know if you get your knife. would love to see pics.

hey i have pics posted ,took like 24 days to reach

[discovershashank]

Hay congrats man, was a little busy so couldn't reply earlier. Did the postman charge you anything as they charge me a couple of times not sure if they charge everywhere. My parcel had a hand written bill for some 150 bucks or so. Not sure if I was supposed to pay that. The shipment was not even 1500 bucks worth.

[taha_mys]

Thanks ,No any further charges other than the price already paid .hand written bill !!! , you should check ,it should be endorsed or stamped ..I guess there is no charges if it reaches you directly ,may be that is the duty and octrio that you paid .but normally there is no charge if it had reached without being in customs.

the wood quality is not good in this shiv ,any ideas how to fix cracks that in the wood ?