Buying airsoft from HK and travelling back to country of origin via air
I plan to visit Hong Kong and was also thinking of picking a few airsoft guns, as a collector I'm looking to get the most realistic looking guns for display.
So the problem is, I'm from the Philippines and I have no idea if I can bring the rifles from HK to Philippines.
Can anyone shed light on the laws on doing something like this? And which gov't agencies / private agencies I need to get in touch with, if there are any, to do something like this.
I'm guessing I will have to deal with customs a lot.
For example, this airsoft:
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Can I transport an airsoft gun on a plane?
Like paintball guns, Airsoft guns are perfectly fine to transport in your checked baggage, and as with BB and pellet guns, there is no need to declare them as you would a real firearm.Can you ship BB guns internationally?
International Shipping. We can ship many of our products internationally via USPS Priority Mail & FedEx International however, many countries have restrictions in place that prevent us from shipping many (or all) of our products. In many countries, air guns are considered firearms and fall under firearm restrictions.Can airsoft guns be imported?
Airsoft guns that exceed both the maximum velocity and maximum muzzle energy are subject to the same licence, registration, and safe handling requirements that apply to conventional firearm. An airsoft gun may be imported if it meets the required markings.Can you import airsoft guns into the Philippines?
All importations of firearms, ammunition, accessories and parts and components thereof, including airsoft guns and airguns require an Import Permit issued by the Philippine National Police through the Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO) pursuant to Republic Act No.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.