kortoso Member  Posts: 11 | Shipping swords internationally Jun 27, 2019 2:12:13 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by kortoso on Jun 27, 2019 2:12:13 GMT (There are other threads on this, but they are all fairly old.)I have a box full of swords in California, USA, consisting of an antique katana, an antique wakizashi, and an Atrim type XIII and an Atrim type X. They are packed and ready to go. The last time I was in the US, I intended to add the box to my luggage flying back to Thailand, since the airline's charge for this seemed lower than any regular shipping company. But a friend of mine, who has many years experience in international shipping, tariffs and duties, warned me to check out everything before shipping, else see these heirlooms confiscated.Anyway, I am looking into Thai customs, what they require and what I can safely get away with.I'm looking for a reputable, inexpensive shipping company that does door-to-door international shipments. DHL is starting to look good.For those of us who have shipped swords internationally, what service so you normally use?Thanks! | | Last Edit: Jun 27, 2019 2:13:07 GMT by kortoso | |
| kortoso Member Posts: 11 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 10, 2019 5:15:52 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by kortoso on Jul 10, 2019 5:15:52 GMT I'm not getting any answers to this. Is anyone reading this? Is there a better place to post this for some answers? | |
AndiTheBarvarian Member "Lord of the Memes"  Bavarianbarbarian - Semper Semprini Posts: 11,060 Member is Online | Shipping swords internationally Jul 10, 2019 5:42:51 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 10, 2019 5:42:51 GMT Hi, no, nothing wrong, perhaps overlooked? | | Ja wo samma denn ? | |
L Driggers (fallen) Manufacturer/Vendor  Posts: 4,000 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 10, 2019 5:59:07 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Jul 10, 2019 5:59:07 GMT I use USPS, haven't had any problems yet. Just shipped to swords to the UK. | | J&L Custom Cutlery. | |
| kortoso Member Posts: 11 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 11, 2019 10:22:22 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by kortoso on Jul 11, 2019 10:22:22 GMT Jul 10, 2019 5:59:07 GMT L Driggers (fallen) said:I use USPS, haven't had any problems yet. Just shipped to swords to the UK.Thank you! Any issues with customs? For the description of contents, do you simply say "swords" or "wall decorations" or "weapons of war"?  | |
pgandy Moderator Senior Forumite  Posts: 10,296 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 11, 2019 12:24:23 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by pgandy on Jul 11, 2019 12:24:23 GMT I did not respond because our countries are different, so different regs can be expected. I am in Costa Rica and so for as how I declare my swords with customs; I simply declare them as “unsharpened copies of...” and since doing so have had no issues. Before doing that I had to go through hell and high water and even had to hire a lawyer at times to assist, and yet at other times a sharpened sword such as a rapier or katana would come through without a hitch. There seemed to be no standard but depended on whomever and how they were feeling that day determined the outcome. But since declaring them as “unsharpened copies” things have been going smoothly. Hope this helps. As for as the carrier I've had no issues but use a freight forwarder. | | Last Edit: Jul 11, 2019 16:27:38 GMT by pgandy | |
Deleted Deleted Member  Posts: 0 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 11, 2019 14:15:05 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2019 14:15:05 GMT Anyway, I am looking into Thai customs, what they require and what I can safely get away with. | |
| L Driggers (fallen) Manufacturer/Vendor Posts: 4,000 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 11, 2019 14:49:00 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Jul 11, 2019 14:49:00 GMT I put wall art on the shipping form. | | J&L Custom Cutlery. | |
| pgandy Moderator Senior Forumite Posts: 10,296 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 11, 2019 16:28:43 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by pgandy on Jul 11, 2019 16:28:43 GMT Jul 11, 2019 14:49:00 GMT L Driggers (fallen) said:I put wall art on the shipping form. Haha | |
| L Driggers (fallen) Manufacturer/Vendor Posts: 4,000 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 11, 2019 17:13:04 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Jul 11, 2019 17:13:04 GMT Jul 11, 2019 16:28:43 GMT pgandy said:Jul 11, 2019 14:49:00 GMT L Driggers (fallen) said:I put wall art on the shipping form. HahaTo most people that is what they are. | | J&L Custom Cutlery. | |
| kortoso Member Posts: 11 | Shipping swords internationally Jul 25, 2019 9:28:10 GMT Quote - Select Post
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Post by kortoso on Jul 25, 2019 9:28:10 GMT Jul 11, 2019 14:15:05 GMT @edelweiss said:Anyway, I am looking into Thai customs, what they require and what I can safely get away with.Thank you! Are you in Thailand?From here in Thailand, I can talk to antiques dealers and so on, but they only know about regulations re Thai antiquities, rather than things coming from outside. I contacted the "Customs Call Center" and they merely referred me to regulations re the Defence Industry Department and the Fine Art Department.But yes, one of the safest bets is to categorize them as "Wall Hangers" although at least two will not hang there for long. | |
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