Import laws

[Stever]

Hi folks,

 

It seems I may be moving to Malaysia in the near future, which is good as it puts me that much closer to Japan, but I heard some disturbing information that it may not be possible for me to bring my collection with me due to Malaysian import restrictions. Does anyone here have any familiarity with Malaysian import laws, specifically as they relate to importing blades (antique or modern)? Any such information would be very much appreciated. I don't want to have to sell everything off if I don't have to!

 

thanks,

/steve

[Brian]

I found a link, but see you got there before me :lol:

http://www.nst.com.my/svcs/forums/fcFor ... 0245785884

They should hopefully have some answers for you, but it really doesn't look good.

 

Brian

[Ted Tenold]

Importing swords into Malaysia is not possible in my experience. They are very very strict and will not even accept it under artistic, religious, or ethnographic terms.

[Stever]

Ouch. Oh well, it's been fun while it lasted. Guess I should start looking into selling things off. I'd hate to think of what might happen if they're put into storage. Maybe I can get some trips to Japan in to make up for it!

 

cheers,

/steve

[Ted Tenold]

Steve,

 

As they are personal items and not trade goods, you might check to see if you can bring them in on that basis. My experience was with a sale. But your results may vary if they already belong to you. I'd check into it some more before selling them off. Sorry for my lack of reading comprehension to your original post that you were moving there. I got caught up in the thoughts of you buying swords in Japan and having them shipped to Malaysia. Opps!

 

Anyways, check into it first. If a company is moving you there, then perhaps they can help also as part of your relocation plan. If under diplomatic means, perhaps this can benefit you too.