Thread: Forwarding Firearms Parts From Customs

Originally Posted by Beavis

Apparently it was always the case that NZ Post did not carry firearms parts, but it was never an issue prior to the events of 2019. I had NZ Post deliver probably close to 100 packages containing gun parts, one containing an entire rifle, all from USPS via Auckland Airport. Then all of a sudden it's an issue.

Yeah exactly - NZ Post have disclaimers on all sorts of crap like cash or cash substitutes, jewelry, collectibles, certain fragiles and even some electronics as I found out. This may even prevent a claim from them from being paid out if they lose or damage the damn thing even though it's under their claim limit for value. They really are not an outfit I like using if I can avoid it that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Mintie

I was all geared up for this when I imported 4 x 30 round P mags a year or so back. Figured I would have to fly up to Auckland, walk to customs to grab them and then fly home. I was watching the tracking closely ready to make the call to buy tickets when the mags just turned up at my door, they flew through customs without even being checked

About 40 years ago I had a big shipment of assorted rifle and pistol magazines from Triple K arrive at the Ch-Ch Postal Centre. I was busy but my dad offered to pick them up, so I gave him a signed cheque to cover the sales tax and duty. He presented the notification card and the blank cheque. It was given back to him with the large unopened carton. "No duty on books Sir, have a nice day"!

Does the old "sporting goods" label work? Shooting is a sport. As is game hunting.

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