ferretnhound 71 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I recently bought a leupold tracker thermal monocular from the states. Ive recieved a letter in this morning from customs saying they are seizing it as there classing it as a firearm. has anyone had any problems like this before? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I can't see how they can get away with that, it resembles a firearm in no way shape or form, it's an optic, that's it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,396 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 They will probably give it to you after you pay the vat phone them to see what the score is mate ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I am just surprised that at it having being seized and confiscated with the reason given to you that there has been no knock on your door. It is coming outside of the UK and it is something that can be used by military and terrorists alike. Very hard and i would go as far as to say almost an imposable thing to overturn any decision made by HM Revenue & Customs. I wish you good luck ferretnhound.All the very best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretnhound 71 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got it sorted. Sent them an email stating thst it can be purchased in this country and isnt in the least a firearm. the replied with an apology and stated there is noting in my package that breaks inport law and will be delivered tomorrow now. ? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got it sorted. Sent them an email stating thst it can be purchased in this country and isnt in the least a firearm. the replied with an apology and stated there is noting in my package that breaks inport law and will be delivered tomorrow now. Result ferretnhound, I stand corrected with HM Revenue & Customs. I also am somewhat troubled as to them getting it totally wrong, just makes me think. All the very best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,396 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Nice result i thought it would be about the vat because as you said you can buy them in this country Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretnhound 71 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I had to pay the vat on it also? which i never thought about. Once customs released it i got lettered from parcel force to say i had to pay the vat. ended up i could have bought it cheaper here. lesson learned there. hopefully its worth the money. using it as an aid for when out lamping with the dog. help to get close to lamp shy buggers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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