UPS RIF Declaration for Parts

[Colin Allen]

Ffs, it's just arrived, I thought "great", opened the box, they've only sent the wrong fuckin part?

Ah, that wonderful German precision and efficiency!

 

[PewPew4U]

Just found this thread.  I was looking through to find out what this RIF form is that UPS want me to sign. Have ordered a GHK AUG and spare MAG from WGC shop, wonder how this is gonna go...

 

[Tommikka]

Just found this thread.  I was looking through to find out what this RIF form is that UPS want me to sign. Have ordered a GHK AUG and spare MAG from WGC shop, wonder how this is gonna go...

They ought to send you declaration forms that need to be completed, but the original post still has the 2022 PDF declaration linked amongst the text

 

[PewPew4U]

They ought to send you declaration forms that need to be completed, but the original post still has the 2022 PDF declaration linked amongst the text

Yes indeed, thanks for that..I was reading backwards up the board.

 

[C-Diddy]

Just found this thread.  I was looking through to find out what this RIF form is that UPS want me to sign. Have ordered a GHK AUG and spare MAG from WGC shop, wonder how this is gonna go...

That's odd. I ordered a RIF from WGC a couple of months back and it was delivered by UPS no problem.

Assuming you've got UKARA and stated it in your details when you ordered? 

 

[gavinkempsell]

Does there need to be a declaration?

I got a gearbox & grip from SIXmm a few weeks ago & the only problem was customs opened the package to inspect it (understandably) and managed to replace the grip with a scented candle. I'm sure there was a VAT document with the packaging but no extra fees were paid by myself.

 

[PewPew4U]

That's odd. I ordered a RIF from WGC a couple of months back and it was delivered by UPS no problem.

Assuming you've got UKARA and stated it in your details when you ordered? 

Yes of course, first time I have had this myself. Ordered and received  a KWA Tavor GBBR from WGC no problem through UPS, dunno what the fuss is about.

 

[C-Diddy]

Yes of course, first time I have had this myself. Ordered and received  a KWA Tavor GBBR from WGC no problem through UPS, dunno what the fuss is 

I placed an order for some MWS mags a couple of days ago which are being delivered by UPS. Wonder if I'll be asked?

 

[PewPew4U]

I placed an order for some MWS mags a couple of days ago which are being delivered by UPS. Wonder if I'll be asked?

I guess it'll be pot luck..I hope you don't have to...it's a real pain in the arse. Good luck!

 

[C-Diddy]

@PewPew4U did the request come from UPS or WGC?

 

[PewPew4U]

@PewPew4U did the request come from UPS or WGC?

From UPS. I normally send a photo of my skirmish site membership card, which has my name, UKARA number etc to whoever I order from overseas to avoid this sort of thing...but here we are anyway lol.

 

[C-Diddy]

From UPS

Seems really weird as several UK-based retailers use UPS. Fingers crossed you get squared away pal

 

[Davegolf]

I’m currently going through this with an Evike order too

 

[PewPew4U]

Seems really weird as several UK-based retailers use UPS. Fingers crossed you get squared away pal

Thanks, much appreciated. =]

 

[C-Diddy]

Talking to UPS like

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[PewPew4U]

I’m currently going through this with an Evike order too

Good luck to you too, sir.

 

[Tommikka]

Generally ….

A declaration is required for all goods entering the UK

It should be declared by the sender, but the responsibility for the declaration is the importer - and when we buy from overseas that is us

At the point of arrival they must satisfy themselves that the contents are legal, that any requirements are met (permits, licences, VCRA defence etc), taxes and duties are paid etc

There may or may not be a good enough declaration, they may or may not believe it, they may or may not pull aside random or targeted types of packages / places of origin, and they may or may not inspect contents 

If a declaration is sent out then your answers could just be ‘no’ (it’s not a gun, it’s not a RIF etc) or the odd ‘yes’ (it’s not a gun, it’s a RIF, here’s my defence)

In my latest (mostly unrelated to declarations) import that I’ve just ordered for some custom items, just after I signed off the approved designs I then received an email from someone else in the UK (that I do know) 

The UK contact invoiced me from his UK company 

In a few weeks time I’ll find out if they have done that for :

1) direct delivery to me as an overseas supplier to a UK business direct delivering to a UK customer - therefore the customs declaration will detail UK VAT paid

2) they will deliver to him and he will forward to me - an overseas suppliers trade sale to a UK business for onward sale to a UK customer 

3) they want to keep me sweet for future business avoiding me getting stung by customs and keeping me out of the loop of the point of import 

(They deliver to him, between them they deal with any issues, and he sends to me)

There is a 4th

He may be taking bulk deliveries or they meet up etc, and he deals with the UK distribution 

 

[C-Diddy]

@PewPew4U had an email from UPS today asking me to fill in a declaration form for the mags I ordered from WGC. Hope I filled it in correctly. I wanted them for this weekend!

Any luck with your order?

 

[Davegolf]

For the record I just expressed that I was a private individual purchasing airsoft parts.

I did not fill in any commodity codes or anything like that.

I did put down my UKASA, which are non existent these days.

My parts were delivered the next day.

 

[C-Diddy]

For the record I just expressed that I was a private individual purchasing airsoft parts.

I did not fill in any commodity codes or anything like that.

I did put down my UKASA, which are non existent these days.

My parts were delivered the next day.

I filled in similar; airsoft RIF parts, UKARA number etc.

Checking my phone earlier this evening, I noticed a missed call and checking the number it was the same as the UPS email. I may call tomorrow to follow up.

Glad yours got sorted Dave