importing Keris to UK

Henk · 18th April 2005, 06:05 PM

Vinny,

It depends what kind of keris you are going to import. Also the delivery service from Indonesia is important. There is one service that has never problems at the customs, but I know from a friend of mine that customs in Indonesia can be very nasty. When a package is examined and the customs have the idea that it might be a national heirloom (and they think very fast it is)it is confiscicated and examined by a museum. Takes a lot of time and trouble and you have the change your keris is lost forever.

However you have a reasonable change that your package will arrive without trouble. A keris with gold, ivory or fossile molar give the most problems.

Good luck!!

Jens Nordlunde · 18th April 2005, 07:27 PM

Maybe Tom did misunderstand me, what I meant was, that someone from different countries should give links to the web sides in the country where the rules for im/exporting of weapons were mentioned. Should any translation me needed, I feel sure that someone will help.

Plus the very interesting thing, that the Germans think they can decide what can be sent to other countries than Germany – as they seem to be a central post terminal in Europe.

To my opinion the collectors have been sleeping, while the politicians have been at work – now when was that last seen?

Jens

VVV · 18th April 2005, 09:07 PM

Jens,

License for edged weapons is just for Denmark among the Scandinavian countries. In Sweden f.i. all blades except balisongs and stilettos are OK to import without a license. The problem is however that most air-mail is shipped via Kastrup, Denmark, and even if it's "transit" the local agent sometimes refuses to send blades to US through Denmark.

Michael

Jens Nordlunde · 18th April 2005, 09:46 PM

Hi Michael,

You may be right, but the point is, that the politicians are closing in on us. Rightfully or not, but they are.

The only way out that I can see is, that the different countries work together, to make a unity, which can/should put some pressure on the governments, that collectors should be left out from these bands they are starting. I do agree, that it will not be easy, but I do also think it will have to be done.

Strange that so few of the members have something to say about this - as it is of great importarnce.

Jens

18th April 2005, 06:05 PM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Vinny, It depends what kind of keris you are going to import. Also the delivery service from Indonesia is important. There is one service that has never problems at the customs, but I know from a friend of mine that customs in Indonesia can be very nasty. When a package is examined and the customs have the idea that it might be a national heirloom (and they think very fast it is)it is confiscicated and examined by a museum. Takes a lot of time and trouble and you have the change your keris is lost forever. However you have a reasonable change that your package will arrive without trouble. A keris with gold, ivory or fossile molar give the most problems. Good luck!! Last edited by Mark Bowditch; 19th April 2005 at 10:18 PM.

18th April 2005, 09:07 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Jens, License for edged weapons is just for Denmark among the Scandinavian countries. In Sweden f.i. all blades except balisongs and stilettos are OK to import without a license. The problem is however that most air-mail is shipped via Kastrup, Denmark, and even if it's "transit" the local agent sometimes refuses to send blades to US through Denmark. Michael Last edited by Mark Bowditch; 19th April 2005 at 10:20 PM.

18th April 2005, 07:27 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Maybe Tom did misunderstand me, what I meant was, that someone from different countries should give links to the web sides in the country where the rules for im/exporting of weapons were mentioned. Should any translation me needed, I feel sure that someone will help. Plus the very interesting thing, that the Germans think they can decide what can be sent to other countries than Germany – as they seem to be a central post terminal in Europe. To my opinion the collectors have been sleeping, while the politicians have been at work – now when was that last seen? Jens

18th April 2005, 09:46 PM	#4
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Michael, You may be right, but the point is, that the politicians are closing in on us. Rightfully or not, but they are. The only way out that I can see is, that the different countries work together, to make a unity, which can/should put some pressure on the governments, that collectors should be left out from these bands they are starting. I do agree, that it will not be easy, but I do also think it will have to be done. Strange that so few of the members have something to say about this - as it is of great importarnce. Jens