The laws are vague and selectively inforced. Customs officials do not follow a standard set of rules. I've seen so many conflicting reports and rules that stir up a lot of fear.
What does this mean for the collector? Importing anything is easy and painless. Declare it properly and have it regestered. Don't try to contest anything. You will not win. There has been no issue other than officials saying don't regester it or allowing it to slip through even when declared as a knife for regesteration.
What does this mean for the collector? Importing anything is easy and painless. Declare it properly and have it regestered. Don't try to contest anything. You will not win. There has been no issue other than officials saying don't regester it or allowing it to slip through even when declared as a knife for regesteration.