Important info for all Sellers - new Aussie knife Laws

[tazambo]

Hi All,

We need this information spread far and wide on this forum.

As of December 14th 2015, the importation laws into Australia have been fixed (somewhat).

It is now LEGAL to import FLIPPERS and One Hand Openers (assisted and autos are still a no go). Woo Hoo...

I have included links to the information (see the top of the second page on the .pdf from the second link).
1) ‘Flipper knives’ have been removed from import control under Item 14 of Schedule 13.
o The controls remain on automatic and assisted opening knives (i.e. switchblades and flick knives).
2)  The controls on single-handed opening knives and parts for single-handed opening knives have been removed (Items 16 and 17 of Schedule 13).
o This allows importers to import single-handed opening knives that can be opened by gravity, inertia or centrifugal force. These knives have many lawful uses, including for use in outdoor recreational activities such as camping, mountaineering and hiking.

https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L01968

http://www.border.gov.au/Customsnoti...ts/2015-40.pdf

Please spread this great news far and wide.
A sticky here in "The Knife Exchange" would be great.

Cheers from Australia
Dave

 

[KELAMA]

Hi All,

We need this information spread far and wide on this forum.

As of December 14th 2015, the importation laws into Australia have been fixed (somewhat).

It is now LEGAL to import FLIPPERS and One Hand Openers (assisted and autos are still a no go). Woo Hoo...

I have included links to the information (see the top of the second page on the .pdf from the second link).
1) ‘Flipper knives’ have been removed from import control under Item 14 of Schedule 13.
o The controls remain on automatic and assisted opening knives (i.e. switchblades and flick knives).
2)  The controls on single-handed opening knives and parts for single-handed opening knives have been removed (Items 16 and 17 of Schedule 13).
o This allows importers to import single-handed opening knives that can be opened by gravity, inertia or centrifugal force. These knives have many lawful uses, including for use in outdoor recreational activities such as camping, mountaineering and hiking.

https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L01968

http://www.border.gov.au/Customsnoti...ts/2015-40.pdf

Please spread this great news far and wide.
A sticky here in "The Knife Exchange" would be great.

Cheers from Australia
Dave

That's fantastic news, Dave! :thumbup:

BTW- I was recently contacted by a couple of Aussie's, regarding a knife that I had for sale. BF member Rem40X, sent me a message for a new member inquiring about a knife I had listed on the exchange. I gave him my email, & was promptly contacted my the potential buyer (BF Member two2). We worked out a deal. It turns out, that he purchased about half of dozen other knifes & had them shipped to a U.S. address, then on to Australia.

All of the knives arrived safely. These 2 mates, were awesome guys to work with, so all in all it was a great transaction! This changed my attitude (slightly) regarding International shipping. Right now, I'm at U.S. 50, Australia & Canada (contingent on a couple of specifics being worked out).

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

Glad to hear this! In the past, I've sold knives to an awesome member Down Under. We always sweated getting the knives to him, and one time caused us both lot of headaches. It's nice to see he won't have to worry so much anymore.