Is import duty applicable to knives ?

[TC]

Thanks, Choombak! Much obliged. I am trying to search bladeforums - is it the "exchange" section to be searched?

You got it bro... and specifically sale by Individuals


TC

[choombak]

http://www.cybex.in/indian-custom-duty/ ... -8211.aspx Duty on pocket knives is about 20% and fixed blades is 15%

[TC]

http://www.cybex.in/indian-custom-duty/ ... -8211.aspx Duty on pocket knives is about 20% and fixed blades is 15%

Thanks Choombak


TC

[choombak]

quick question-
Can we import swords to India? or only the knives that choombak desribed above?

Read Section 4 of Arms Act 1959 along with Rule 19 of Arms Rules 1962. As per rule 19, blade length no more than 9" and width no more than 2". I'd say stick within these limits and you at least have a case to argue, else it's a free donation for decorating some officer's house.

[choombak]

quick question-
Can we import swords to India? or only the knives that choombak desribed above?

Read and understand Section 4 of Arms Act 1959 along with Rule 19 of Arms Rules 1962. As per rule 19, blade length limit is 9" and width limit is 2". Any bigger, and it's a donation for decorating a wall in a custom officer's house.

[anonymusneo]

quick question-
Can we import swords to India? or only the knives that choombak desribed above?

Read and understand Section 4 of Arms Act 1959 along with Rule 19 of Arms Rules 1962. As per rule 19, blade length limit is 9" and width limit is 2". Any bigger, and it's a donation for decorating a wall in a custom officer's house.

its weird how you can take swords out of india , and bring them back in a bag , you can also export weapons out of india/buy them in india
but you cannot import them?
Laws need to be changed , they dont make sense anymore lol

[nm]

Alternately, here is my offer - if you spot a good blade on bladeforums, I'll purchase it for you and ship it your way via USPS first class + registered. Guaranteed delivery in 3 weeks, and because we purchase it on the bladeforums at a lower price the declared value will be low. Plz check with slingshot and moin. Offer only for ifg members.

Thanks choombak,
That's a very generous offer for knife nuts....

Admire your spirit !!

NM

[essdee1972]

I am posting the following to share my experience.........

I recently tried the knifecenter option of not paying duty initially. Though Fedex did deliver on time, but I had to submit KYC docs (my mugshot, and copies of residence and identity proof and PAN card). Lot less "smooth" than the duty paid option, but I might have saved some moolah.

Moreover, it seems that if you give your office address (I did because I am not at home in the daytime and I didn't want my mother hassled if some Customs issue cropped up), they will treat it as a "commercial" shipment and go around asking for IECs!! I had to give a separate letter saying that this is for personal purpose, and I had given workplace address since no one's home!!

And yes, tracking-wise, Fedex da jawaab nahin!

[essdee1972]

I am posting the following to share my experience.........

I recently tried the knifecenter option of not paying duty initially. Though Fedex did deliver on time, but I had to submit KYC docs (my mugshot, and copies of residence and identity proof and PAN card). Lot less "smooth" than the duty paid option, but I might have saved some moolah.

Moreover, it seems that if you give your office address (I did because I am not at home in the daytime and I didn't want my mother hassled if some Customs issue cropped up), they will treat it as a "commercial" shipment and go around asking for IECs!! I had to give a separate letter saying that this is for personal purpose, and I had given workplace address since no one's home!!

And yes, tracking-wise, Fedex da jawaab nahin!

[abhiram]

Hi essdee,

The KYC docs and IEC looks like a new processes, as I've never provided it on my knifecenter purchases (even for office address as I always give my office address). I just pay the duty amount and thats it. But my last knifecenter purchase was a few months back.

Abhiram



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[essdee1972]

Oops! It seems I hit the "Submit" button twice! Sorry!

Abhiram, I normally use the duty pre-paid option for both KC and Amazon. And the "checkout from India" option. This was the first time I was trying KC international checkout. All other purchases came through smoothly.

[rakizh]

Hi,

I am a newbie here. Till date I have only bought knives (Gerber warrant - fixed blade, & Gerber myth folding sheath knife) from outdoortravelgear.com.

This time decided to try my luck on ebay (since cudn'the find any that shipped to India on amazon). Placed an order for Smith and Wesson SW990 neck knife which cost me 5.33$ and free shipping from China.

My question is will I get the knife delivered or will I get call from customs to pay the duty and collect the parcel? Anyone with some exp ordering from eBay? ?

[choombak]

Hi,

I am a newbie here. Till date I have only bought knives (Gerber warrant - fixed blade, & Gerber myth folding sheath knife) from outdoortravelgear.com.

This time decided to try my luck on ebay (since cudn'the find any that shipped to India on amazon). Placed an order for Smith and Wesson SW990 neck knife which cost me 5.33$ and free shipping from China.

My question is will I get the knife delivered or will I get call from customs to pay the duty and collect the parcel? Anyone with some exp ordering from eBay? ?

First of all, you are getting a fake. It is best confiscated by customs. By buying fakes, we are unknowingly feeding them, and hurting the original manufacturers. Genuine stuff costs money, but money can be saved, rather than giving in to temptation. My gut feeling - it'll reach you fine, but sincere advise, stay away from China-made fakes.

[nevil]

I am posting the following to share my experience.........

I recently tried the knifecenter option of not paying duty initially. Though Fedex did deliver on time, but I had to submit KYC docs (my mugshot, and copies of residence and identity proof and PAN card). Lot less "smooth" than the duty paid option, but I might have saved some moolah.

Moreover, it seems that if you give your office address (I did because I am not at home in the daytime and I didn't want my mother hassled if some Customs issue cropped up), they will treat it as a "commercial" shipment and go around asking for IECs!! I had to give a separate letter saying that this is for personal purpose, and I had given workplace address since no one's home!!

And yes, tracking-wise, Fedex da jawaab nahin!

I had placed an order with knife centre on the 11th of July which was delivered to me on the 16th by FedEx. The total duty of approximately 30% was paid by FedEx and collected from me on delivery. They gave me all relevant receipts along with the consignment. Basically the whole transaction was quite smooth.
N

[abhiram]

Hello,

I just received a knife I ordered from eBay US sent via USPS Express Mail International service. It was detained by customs and I came to know so as per IPS Web status.
After browsing several forums, I had the following details ready with me before approaching the customs:

1) eBay invoice copy - This contains the item cost + shipping charges - The total amount is used for duty calculation
2) The PayPal transaction details - This contains the US $ to INR conversion value, which is the actual amount in INR I paid.
3) The credit card statement showing the above transaction
4) The eBay message copy from sender showing the shipment tracking information
5) I called the Sub Foreign Post Office and understood that a "Local Number" is assigned to my original USPS tracking number. This local number should be the reference to the customs.

With these details, I visited the customs office which was located on the floor above sub foreign post office. After providing the local number reference, the lady in charge pulled the file/papers and told that she wanted invoice and details. I provided the entire set which was ready with me.
When she identified that the item is a folding knife, she was not sure if that was a prohibited/restricted item as per customs policy. Then I provided her the following CTH (Customs Tariff Head) details which I had noted earlier while researching on this:

8211 KNIVES WITH CUTTING BLADES, SERRATED OR NOT (INCLUDING PRUNING KNIVES), OTHER THAN KNIVES OF HEADING 8208, AND BLADES THEREFOR
82119 Other:
821193 Knives having other than fixed blades:
82119310 POCKET KNIVES

She had a discussion with her boss and they accepted the docs provided by me. I was told that they can't handover the item to me directly as it needs to go back to post office with duty calculation details.

Next day I got call from the post man and he told that I need to be ready with the duty amount he mentioned. I received the item later without any further hassles after paying the duty as per the calculation slip he had.

The following link will give you an idea of the duty that will be applicable:

https://www.icegate.gov.in/Webappl/

CTH for folding knives would be "82119310"
Description would be "POCKET KNIVES"

Two days after receiving the knife, I get an intimation letter from postal department mentioning the "Local Number" telling that I need to provide several details to customs for releasing my item. I guess that is the way they notify people about detained items.

-Abhi