Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

[snIPer]

sorry mate, no idea on that. you may get thru or you may not. depends on how the officials at the airport classify it.
/S/

[andy_65_in]

what equipment/knowledge do these customs guys ave to identify the cal of a airgun

[tiwariarrun]

Dear andy_65_in,

They don't have any equipment, or knowledge to identity the cal of an airgun. They know it if it's a .177 cal airgun or .22 cal by just looking at the box..and the manuals inside. During initial scanning (I am talking abt imports), the security guys easily identity that it's an air gun. It's printed on the package, rifle/pistol box, and inside the manuals. The scanner reads everything.

The security sends the package to customs warehouse, as everyone's aware that airgun is a restricted thing, and it could be imported only by rifle clubs and it's members.

[rohitmin23]

hi,

Got my Diana RWS 34 cleared from customs ordered on 3rd Oct and got it cleared from customs by 5th night.

USA to INDIA inclusive of customs clearence in flat 2 days!!

[rohitmin23]

hi,

I want to import complete cleaning kit (lube,cleaning rods, cleaning pellets etc) for my Diana. Will it have to be cleared from customs like the rifle??? Is there any duty I will have to pay??

[rohitmin23]

Hi,

Got my Diana RWS 34 delivered today by Fedex. Import took 13 days.

[pratik_mahale]

Congratulation Rohit
Please tell us details about the courier & custom clearance charges

happy shooting

[rohitmin23]

Hi,

I have already shared the list of import in the previous pages. There was no custom clearence charge however the documents required by FEDEX has to be in order.

Very nice experience with FEDEX and also Customs clearence took merely 7 hrs.

Also while ordering from PA please opt for $10 test for peace of mind!

[Abi Shooter]

Hii every one well i am new to this forum. I am a big fan of this forum. So i want to know that how can i import an Air gun without having a NRA id??? please help me out what will be the custom charges etc i can afford upto 15000

[Abi Shooter]

Hi,

I have already shared the list of import in the previous pages. There was no custom clearence charge however the documents required by FEDEX has to be in order.

Very nice experience with FEDEX and also Customs clearence took merely 7 hrs.

Also while ordering from PA please opt for $10 test for peace of mind!

Well i didn't under stand. i want to order a Daisy powerline 880s .177 cal and BB.Well in PA the shipping cost is bit expensive and frm Airgunstyle.com its bit lower than PA. well the gun is of $49.95 and the cost of shipping is around $75.
can anyone order for me and i m ready to pay them. Plus if any trouble i will pay for that also.

[Abi Shooter]

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Well sir i am also willing to import an air rifle from PA
so what do i need like documents.. etc
But i m not a member of any club etc...
Please help me.
Thank u..

[SriramK]

...can anyone order for me and i m ready to pay them. Plus if any trouble i will pay for that also.

I don't think this is a good idea. People can be irresponsible, and it will be the responsibility of the person who imported the air rifle if the end user is a maniac. Not to mention - this will open the road to a lot of other illegal importing.
From what I hear, and read, it's not too difficult to get a membership. I'm tempted to ask someone to import an air rifle for me too, but I don't think it's right. If you know someone personally, and they're willing to import it for you, I don't think there should be a problem. But I don't think people should offer to import it for other users here otherwise.
I'm going to buy a Precihole Pegasus next month when it comes out, and join a rifle club I'll let you know how it goes, so you can join and import your rifle too

[GOCOOL2000]

I have imported an air rifle six months back and it came via Delhi and Fedex cleared it with out any hassle. i guess now the port of entry is via Bangalore. i see lot of IFGians facing some anxious moments getting their guns released from Bangalore customs

i guess Bangalore customs authorities need to get used to the procedure before they can follow Delhi customs.

i was wondering if any one can advice me as to if i import a air rifle from PA, will the Bangalore customs be able to release the shipment without me personally going to Bangalore and showing all the originals or will they accept any letter of Authorisation, so my nominee can go and produce the docs and get the gun released.

please advice.

[striker]

Gocoool,
you can write to fedex asking for the contact number of fedex customs clearing head in bangalore and let him know your query this will help you 100%.

[tiwariarrun]

You can request FedEx 24 prior to landing about your preferred clearing port.