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Thread: Rifle Scope - Customs Import Issues?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Konev View Post
    Anyone got any recommendatioons for courier companies to pick stuff up from the mail center? NZcouriers say they wont pick up from the competition, Fastway (or whoever the hell they are called now) cant understand basic english let along be given directions for a pickup and DHL are as known, fucking useless.
    I used Fastways, was not all plain sailing though the courier went to the post people near Auckland airport they said they did not have it so he went away.

    I chased up customs through my very helpful MP's assistant turns out your courier has to ask for customs people who will give it to the courier.

    So Fastways goes back and customs gave him my goods, I gave my hard copy Permit to Import into Christchurch Customs prior to the corier picking it up who asked what they were to do with it I said your customs here's the required document all smiles and left, the guys in customs seemed good types.

    I also emailed customs Auckland stating Fastways were coming to pick up my goods again my helpful MP's assistant helped with this so customs had no reason not to give Fastways my goods I think I even told them the name of the actual Fastways courier.

    Just over two months since my goods arrived in Auckland I picked my goods up at the Fastways depot Christchurch.

    So pretty straight forward really (yea right) I was at the stage of flying from Christchurch to Auckland to pick it up myself and thought I would check what the situation was bringing firearms parts back on the plane struth that was an other drama yes no maybe !!!!!

    Yea they have made it so easy for us to get our bits and bobs, if you cant get it they don't need to go to the hassle of banning it!

    Yea pretty straight forward !

    Any shops got 2209 in the South Island?
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    More than happy to help out!


    Quote Originally Posted by charliehorse View Post
    Hit up ol' A330 driver, if you pass his GC test he might help you out as far as getting something sent from the "great nation"
    I try to keep the politics out of the place.... just trying to do the kiwi-thing @charliehorse to help out

    This time of the year ...Black Friday etc... there are massive sales on scopes ,Binos etc..... it’s really not this side of the patch that’s the issue......( if you’ve been keeping up with current events)??
    Last edited by A330driver; 07-12-2019 at 03:42 AM.
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    No offence intended @A330 driver just a free mention directed at Donald.

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    Yeah mate ... I get that.... I don’t have any control over these clowns.... there are many like him in our own country mate.... just sayin



    Quote Originally Posted by charliehorse View Post
    No offence intended @A330 driver just a free mention directed at Donald.
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    What are the current events on your side ?

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    They are trying to steal guns here as well....same shit ,different day....

    It’ll never happen,.... but they try... fuck them,I’ll never hand my collection in ....there is strength and solidarity within the gun community gets in Oregon.... the police have already stated they won’t enforce the kiwi style thievery ..........there!!!! I’ve said my peace!!
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    NZ Post won't deliver a scope from overseas; but I'm picking they deliver hundreds from online NZ sales..... The mentality..... ;-)

    When I contacted Customs about importing a scope, this (June) is their reply.... Does the old left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing saying spring to mind?
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    I go through fedex... never had an issue if the paperwork is all in order...

    Thanks for posting that mate.... that clarifies much!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by xtightg View Post
    Any shops got 2209 in the South Island?
    Some powders are roughly equivalent, so one must adapt or die. Powder equivalents - ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition

    Any permit needed to import a scope/sling/bipod for an air gun?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cordite View Post
    Some powders are roughly equivalent, so one must adapt or die. Powder equivalents - ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition

    Any permit needed to import a scope/sling/bipod for an air gun?
    If buying of aliexpress i would be surprised if customs took a look at it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cordite View Post
    Some powders are roughly equivalent, so one must adapt or die. Powder equivalents - ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition

    Any permit needed to import a scope/sling/bipod for an air gun?
    I apply for a Permit to Import anything shooting related they tell me whether I need it or not which I keep a copy of, keeps them busy and its free at this point in time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bumblefoot View Post
    NZ Post won't deliver a scope from overseas; but I'm picking they deliver hundreds from online NZ sales..... The mentality..... ;-)

    When I contacted Customs about importing a scope, this (June) is their reply.... Does the old left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing saying spring to mind?
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    Interesting.....I have a scope held up in Customs returning from repair since 1/11/19. Took 2 weeks for Customs to pass it on to the Customs Arms Officer, who informed me the Temporary Export Permit I had to get to send it out of the country, was not sufficient to get it back into NZ and I needed a Police Permit. Took the full 10 days to get that, couriered the original to IMC, now I wait again for an update.....it's spent more time waiting in NZ than it did leaving for repair and return....

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    Would a scope get held up if purchased from the likes of Trade Optics and they sent here? Probably a silly question

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    Most likely if the spot the value and want to grab the GST...

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    Got a red dot being sent from the states as a "Gift". Emailed my AO as to whether I needed an import permit and he said I did. So I have done one. Dont see it being an issue.

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    Last edited by R93; 14-12-2019 at 02:29 PM.
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