jeremy Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 Hi guys I have finally found someone who will send my blade to Japan to get a bohi carved. What I wanted to know is what is the best way to send a sword to the usa from Australia? I've read many carriers don't accept swords, and the package may be too long to be sent through Australia post. ( over 105cm) Anyone with experience sending swords from Australia please let me know your experience Jeremy Quote
16k Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 Try DHL, at the moment, they seem to be the best to ship parcels throughout the world. Quote
jeremy Posted February 6, 2021 Author Report Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, 16k said: Try DHL, at the moment, they seem to be the best to ship parcels throughout the world. Last I heard they don't accept swords. Unless there is a way around it? Have you shipped a sword with dhl? Quote
16k Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 Shipped? No! Received? Yes! My last three sword came that way in a matter of days. Quote
jeremy Posted February 6, 2021 Author Report Posted February 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, 16k said: Shipped? No! Received? Yes! My last three sword came that way in a matter of days. Thats good to know. Where were they shipped from and what description did they have on the customs sheet? Quote
16k Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 From the USA to France. As far as I can remember, the description I asked for was something along "antique Japanese sword". But I added a lot of papers, COA, full description of content, PayPal invoice, tariff code written on the box and, when available, a link to the original web page for them to have a look at the item. I did everything I could to smooth things up with customs. From memory, shipping was around $90. Quote
jeremy Posted February 6, 2021 Author Report Posted February 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, 16k said: From the USA to France. As far as I can remember, the description I asked for was something along "antique Japanese sword". But I added a lot of papers, COA, full description of content, PayPal invoice, tariff code written on the box and, when available, a link to the original web page for them to have a look at the item. I did everything I could to smooth things up with customs. From memory, shipping was around $90. Thanks for all that information. I hope its smooth sailing for me when it comes time to ship. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.