Shipping knives internationally

[JLaz]

Hi,

I am planning to purchase a kitchen knife internationally and was wondering if you guys have had bad experiences shipping our beloved blades to foreign land (preferably to the Philippines).

Our Customs Code prohibits the importation of guns, ammunition and knives and other weapons or parts thereof. I could not find a clause regarding the exception of kitchen knives. Although I found a line stating the exception of "tools of the trade".

Would really be nice to hear from your experiences.

 

[daveb]

"Kitchen Tools"

Of course in a professional kitchen that may apply to Glocks as well.:angel2:

We had a another member from PI a couple years ago. I recall that he had some difficulties with import but don't recall specifics. A search might give you a look.

 

[aboynamedsuita]

In Canada certain knifes are also prohibited such as switchblades. Kitchen knives are not so it depends on how the declaration is filled out. The text has to be interpreted to an HS Tariff code for customs purposes - 8211.91.10.00 is the code for "table/carving knives having fixed blades" and I've had customs accept that one as there isn't anything specific/generic as "kitchen knife"

 

[JLaz]

I was also thinking the same thing. I'm trying to contact some fellow Philippine-based members but they seem to have been inactive for a few months now.

 

[ynot1985]

Maybe try ringing up or emailing the people in the Philippines custom department. I live in Australia and I just called Australian customs to find out which type of knives are prohibited. Ideally email is better so you have proof in case they ever have an issue with your shipment

 

[Matus]

Maybe try ringing up or emailing the people in the Philippines custom department. I live in Australia and I just called Australian customs to find out which type of knives are prohibited. Ideally email is better so you have proof in case they ever have an issue with your shipment

That is the route I would take if I had this type of question. Still - it would be strange if you could not import a kitchen (or pocket for that matter) knife.

 

[ynot1985]

Well, we can't import foldable pocket knives into Australia as its small enough for gangs to conceal. We had many stabbing in the past with these

 

[malexthekid]

Well, we can't import foldable pocket knives into Australia as its small enough for gangs to conceal. We had many stabbing in the past with these

Just to correct you slightly you can import foldable pocket knives, the ones banned are knives which can be opened with one hand, or at least easily opened with one hand.

 

[ynot1985]

my bad... didn't read the whole description thingy...

 

[ecchef]

What kind of world do we live in where gang members can't even purchase a proper knife?
I rather be stabbed with a well sharpened knife with a thin point than some home made shank. A nice clean wound is easier to mend.

 

[daveb]

Nobody blames the Lightsaber.....

 

[bkultra]

That's because it cauterizes as well as cuts... No messy hospital visits