Import Throwing Stars (Shuriken) to India

[harshit]

Hi,

I want to import 10 Throwing Stars of 4 inch diameter probably from U.S.A or U.K. to India. I am planning to get it from a website which provides international delivery like http://www.bladeplay.com/cat--Throwing- ... r_page=100 . I had read in one the forum topics that any edged weapon beyond 9 inch length and 2 inch width needs a license and cannot be easily imported; http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=16506

Weapon Details:
Name: Throwing Stars (Shuriken)
Quantity: 10
Size: 4 inch diameter
Purpose: Gift, Collection and Display
Import from: U.S.A or U.K.
Import to: Mumbai, India

I have the following doubts to be clarified:
1. Will the delivery of these throwing stars would be a problem in India?
2. Would they classify as illegal edged weapons? If yes, then which law am I gonna break?
3. Is there a way out?
4. Would I require a license? If so, from whom?
5. What sort of unforeseen problems can customs create and how do I handle it?

I would be thankful if you could provide me your expertise. I have to gift these items and I have limited days. Hope I could get a quick response.

Thanks & Regards,
Harshit

[kalashnikovcult]

there shouldn't be a problem but check on the shipping charges ..
check on these i googled :

http://newdelhi.olx.in/shuriken-throwin ... -672331664

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Best-sel ... 89407.html

[harshit]

Hi,

The one shown in http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Best-sel ... 89407.html seems more like toy without the sharp edges. The other one is good but seems really expensive. But you think customs will not categorize them as weapons?

Regards,
Harshit

[harshit]

The aliexpress one seems to have false edges. And the olx one is expensive... But wouldnt the custom confiscate the item considering it is a weapon? As it is going to come through courier.

[nagarifle]

The aliexpress one seems to have false edges. And the olx one is expensive... But wouldnt the custom confiscate the item considering it is a weapon? As it is going to come through courier.

why not make your own? go to steel febs shop and cut and sharpen the points easy then giving duty money to customs.

pointed throwing stars are illegal in the UK

[kalashnikovcult]

why not make your own? go to steel febs shop and cut and sharpen the points easy then giving duty money to customs.

pointed throwing stars are illegal in the UK[/quote]


I was about to say that however he requires 10 in number .

http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap,- ... wing-star/

[nagarifle]

cheaper by the dozon

[kalashnikovcult]

thats true bro...i am working on another project ..trying to make a crossbow..but carpenter is not obliging

[nagarifle]

show him few 1K notes,

[harshit]

Hi,

Throwing stars can be illegal in UK but I need to know if importing it to India is illegal or not? I do not mind paying custom duty for it. I need to know if I am not breaking any law by importing it. I am not interested in making one of my own. I also wanted to know which shipping service is the most reliable if the import is from U.S.A.

Regards,
Harshit

[kalashnikovcult]

show him few 1K notes,

he loves working on furniture than the notes ...he has named me Dhanush Baan waale ..

[TC]

The aliexpress one seems to have false edges. And the olx one is expensive... But wouldnt the custom confiscate the item considering it is a weapon? As it is going to come through courier.

why not make your own? go to steel febs shop and cut and sharpen the points easy then giving duty money to customs.

pointed throwing stars are illegal in the UK

I made about 10 out of thick GI (galvanized iron) sheet when I was in high school, thanks to a local grill maker. My neighbour's trees paid a heavy price till my dad seized them

TC

[Ramandeep]

I have imported cold steel's medium and heavy sure strike throwing stars came without a problem at my doorstep had just to pay additional duty to DHL.