Can anyone assist with Shipping swords Internationally

[apolaki]

Has anyone ever imported a sword into the Philippines?

I know there is a seller on ebay who sells muslim swords from the Philippines to the US.

So I was thinking I can probably do the same.

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by apolaki

Has anyone ever imported a sword into the Philippines?

I know there is a seller on ebay who sells muslim swords from the Philippines to the US.

So I was thinking I can probably do the same.

You'll be fine, I have sent a lot in to the Philippines and others out, just us EMS trackable or similar postal service, no need for Fedex etc.

Where it says description of the article within, label it decorative metalware.

Gav

[apolaki]

Actually I am planning to store the sword (approx 28 inches) in checked in luggages when I fly Philippine Airlines from Taipei, Taiwan to Manila, Philippines.

Do you know if that will be no problem and if I need to fill out any speical form to declare its in my baggage?

Thanks! I'm flying out in approximately 3 days so I would truly appreciate your feedback.

Originally Posted by freebooter

You'll be fine, I have sent a lot in to the Philippines and others out, just us EMS trackable or similar postal service, no need for Fedex etc.

Where it says description of the article within, label it decorative metalware.

Gav

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by apolaki

Actually I am planning to store the sword (approx 28 inches) in checked in luggages when I fly Philippine Airlines from Taipei, Taiwan to Manila, Philippines.

Do you know if that will be no problem and if I need to fill out any speical form to declare its in my baggage?

Thanks! I'm flying out in approximately 3 days so I would truly appreciate your feedback.

I have to go back to my first response. YOU MUST PERSONALLY CHECK WITH THE AIRLINE AND MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF THE LAWS RELATING TO EXPORT AND IMPORT FROM THE COUNTRIES INVOLVED. We can only give you a precis of our own experiences but we are not the law.
Good luck. Regards Stu

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I have to go back to my first response. YOU MUST PERSONALLY CHECK WITH THE AIRLINE AND MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF THE LAWS RELATING TO EXPORT AND IMPORT FROM THE COUNTRIES INVOLVED. We can only give you a precis of our own experiences but we are not the law.
Good luck. Regards Stu

I couldn't agree more! In this case, many airlines and borders crossed at face value....Personally I'd leave it in the hands of a postal carrier, especially in todays sensitive and political climate!!!

Gavin

[christek]

Hi gentlemen,

I would like to add that I have finally been contacted in regards to my sword. What I can understand (very poor English) is that the sword is being help by Peru customs and not being allowed out of the country due to it being an antique piece Is this even possible? The seller has told me that they are trying to fix my problem with their customs and that I can get a refund if I want. I am very confused now. Has anyone ever experienced this problem in Peru or any other nation? Thanks.

Kind regards
Chris

[Rick]

There are some nations that prohibit the export of antiques native to the culture ..