Importing Nihonto To Australia

[Michael_JP]

Hoping that some of the Australian members can provide some advice.

 

Will be moving back home to Australia late this year after 4+ years in Japan and have 1 Nihonto to ship with all my goods.

 

It is correctly registered here in Japan, and I know it has to be unregistered before I leave.

 

Not sure what is required regarding paperwork etc. for bringing it into Australia and once I get there.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

 

Regards,

Michael S

[Jim P]

Hi, This should help, http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/19561-customs-advice-australia/

what state are you shipping to? Vic has extra requirements.

[Michael_JP]

Hi, This should help, http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/19561-customs-advice-australia/

what state are you shipping to? Vic has extra requirements.

 

Thanks for providing the link.

 

Yes, I am shipping to Victoria, Melbourne.

 

It will be shipped with all of my goods, furniture, clothes, etc., not sure if that will make it better or worse.

 

The moving companies I am getting quotes from are aware I will shipping a Nihonto and at least have some familiarity with what needs to be done.

 

Michael S

[Shamsy]

Basically nothing at all, though you need to possess either a CCA or exemption to own the sword in Victoria. You must also keep a register of all swords in your possession and records of swords you sell. Not that I've ever seen anyone care and plenty of people have neither. For something valuable though, why risk it? http://www.ballaratarms.com.au/swords-and-daggers.html

[Michael_JP]

Basically nothing at all, though you need to possess either a CCA or exemption to own the sword in Victoria. You must also keep a register of all swords in your possession and records of swords you sell. Not that I've ever seen anyone care and plenty of people have neither. For something valuable though, why risk it? http://www.ballaratarms.com.au/swords-and-daggers.html

 

Thanks for the link and information.

 

Michael S

[Jim P]

Hi Michael, in Victoria the easiest is to get a membership to one of the groups like this one http://swordcollectorsguild.org.au/

then you should have a smooth import   If you have a problem let me know and I will get in touch with them as he is a good friend 

 

[Michael_JP]

Hi Michael, in Victoria the easiest is to get a membership to one of the groups like this one http://swordcollectorsguild.org.au/

then you should have a smooth import   If you have a problem let me know and I will get in touch with them as he is a good friend 

 

Hi Jim,

 

Thanks. Will make contact with them as you suggested, appreciate the offer of further support.

 

Still have a few months here in Japan but will connect with them soon.

 

Regards, Michael S