Is importing bayonets illegal ? need quick response

[TC]

Need quick response from legal experts.

Is there a ban on importing military bayonets of foreign origin with less than 9 inch blade, both edges sharp and serial no stamped ?

Is there a ban on possession of knives with less than 9 inch blade and both edges sharp ?

If answer to both questions is a "yes" then how can Olive Planet sells M7 and M9 bayonets and reproduction of British commando knives, all being imported from US and UK ?

My query however is purely personal and not related to Olive Planet. Just want to know the law in an emergency situation




Thanks in advance

TC

[nagarifle]

1/ no
2/no

comes under the arms act, bayonets are no more then knives/ blades etc

[TC]

Thanks a ton Naga.

That was real fast.

Will wait and see what others have to say

TC

[nagarifle]

the word bayonets will throw people off. otherwise look at it as a knife/blade with a hole in the handle for a bamboo stick to into for fishing.

[TC]

the word bayonets will throw people off. otherwise look at it as a knife/blade with a hole in the handle for a bamboo stick to into for fishing.

Naga, thanks again.

Any more response ? Went through some old posts by AGN. Waiting for him to quickly write a sentence or two.

TC

[TC]

Dear Friends,

I quickly need more information from people who know the laws on import and recent changes if there has been any.

Waiting

TC

[abhi11]

Hi TC Da,

I did some digging & i didnt find any where its mentioned as "NOT LEGAL"

[ckkalyan]

TC found a HS classification and % of Duty applicable - so the item should be acceptable for import! Please check link

http://www.cybex.in/indian-custom-duty/ ... 70000.aspx

[TC]

Thanks Abhi. Appreciate you taking the trouble.

TC

[TC]

TC found a HS classification and % of Duty applicable - so the item should be acceptable for import! Please check link

http://www.cybex.in/indian-custom-duty/ ... 70000.aspx

Kalyan Da,

I don't have enough words to thank you. Really appreciate this.



TC