Ha ..BB gun ,customs are going to love these once they get wind of it....buyer beware
but a great mod none the less
Hah, I took note of this as I was eyeing a beautiful James 1841 cannon for my BIB LE topper. I thought this being a metal replica, I better check with customs so as not to get in trouble with the law. Anyway, here is their response:
Dear Freiherr,
Thank you for contacting Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
If the Cannon is not able to fire any projectiles it is not controlled.
However, if it can fire projectiles it is controlled and permission to import is required.
If it does require permission, what permit is need will rely on what the cannon actually fires.
Yours Sincerely,
Somsay M
Customs and Border Protection Officer | Customs Information and Support Centre | Cargo Service Branch | Cargo & Trade Division
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Customs House, 10 Cooks River Drive, Mascot NSW 2020
P: 1300 363 263 | F: 02 8339 6713 |
So, as it turns out, the metal cannon kit that I want to import for my topper is clear with no restrictions as it does not fire projectiles.
HOWEVER, the plastic model Chinese cannon which is sold out on ebay does fire little plastic projectiles. Technically it would require custom clearance.
