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Apologies folks, For both necroposting AND also for not coming back with feedback regarding my initial forum post which could have been helpful to others. I hope I can close out this out with my feedback and it helps others going forward. My issue was relating to importing PARTS and not an actual RIF/IF. For importing RIF/IF's I still highly reccomend engaging with(and supporting) your local (or at least UK based) retailer(s) to handle this part. In my own experience, most will be happy to support and can source directly from manufacturers/distrubutors. In my case the part was no longer manufacutred and I could only source from an international retailer. The retailer wrongly assigned a HARM code to the item (protecting themselves and exposing the buyer). The form sent by the shipping company was geared towards importing a RIF which I was not importing therefore I just filled out it as best as I could and I received the goods okay albeit with a hefty delay and import tax. Nowhere on the form does it state it is confidential or private therefore I have attached the document with my personal info redacted in the hope it is helpful for others in a similar boat. In the e-mail back to the shipping company I stated the following: The shipment can be inspected. The shipment does not contain a RIF or an IF, it does not have a velocity because it is not a RIF or IF. It also does not resemble a RIF or an IF, it is an airsoft accessory. If you have a UKARA number just use it. Ultimately, this was my defence, the part could not be used to convert or manufacture a RIF therefore no defence needed. But I'm in agreement with you that prospective imports should consider what they're importing and how it could be construed by BF. RIF declaration_REDACTED.doc

The Lever shouldn't be touching the trigger guard I don't think. At least that is what I have deduced from looking online. I don't think its a mag issue as the mag wobble issue itself is new and my even my old mags never wobbled like this. I have a TM / CYMA and a D-Boys Magazine. All feed fine if i hold it at an angle but moving about causes it to misfeed due to how loose they sit. Also I just realised the video never uploaded properly. I'll try again on this post. Youtube link: CM037 CYMA AK Magazine Wobble video0.mov

Hello People, Been spending the last few weeks getting my 10 year old replica back up to a skirmishable standard having replaced a lot of the gubbings inside but I’ve hit -another- snag.. See videos and pics attached: I noticed that my new CYMA mags were incredibly loose fitting (excessive wobble) I did not think much of it but during first test with actual bb’s today it seems to cause issues misfiring issues.. Upon inspection it looks like the mag release is worn or damaged and doesn’t sufficiently hold the magazine in place. I’ve been searching all over for a replacement mag release / trigger guard but come up short. Any AK enjoyers came up against this issue before and is there any bodges or fixes you could recommend? Note: ignore the loose screws; They are like that as I've removed the LCT magwell cover to expose how the mag release sits with no magazine in place. IMG_3899.MOV

Hey mate, Open Discord and create an account. It's a similar process to setting up an account on a forum. You need to be invited to the group by someone already inside it (Unless you know the name of the group). They will send you a link to join which should have the format "discord.gg/...." You just click that and you're in.

As someone who stopped playing in 2010 and is trying to get back into it... Don't sell everything! I thought I was done with it but I caught the bug again tail end of last year. Regret selling everything. But wish you all the best regardless!

Well when I saw that I rechecked the order sheet from Evike and it looks like they've sent the item under commodity code: 99305 9950.. a harm code. I'm clueless with this stuff. All I can do is reiterate that I don't have a UKARA number and that the part is neither a RIF or IF, has no velocity and doesnt resemble a firearm and hope for the best. I'm just worried the harm code will snowball things.

Not looking good..

Thanks for the feedback guys. Followed your guidance and it seems to have passed through without issue. Should be here on Monday.

I haven’t completed the form yet but mines seems to have just done that too.. will see what happens tomorrow I guess.

Thanks for your responses everyone. I agree completely about the the requirement to provide a ukara defence for this stuff. And did this get through okay? Would you mind pinging yours over? I think I understand what you mean but want to get this right as not to cause any grief. There is indeed two questions on 'RIF Parts'. Yes the form distinguishes RIF's and IF's but not for parts, it seems to imply any parts must be for a RIF but I could be wrong. This sort of stuff actually opens up another can of worms/questions for me in my situation, but I will avoid opening in here. This particular part being a RIS Cover/Shroud I wouldn't have saw as an issue personally.

Hi Guys, Looking for a bit of help. I've had an Evike order of parts held by UPS. There is a plethora of threads on importing RIF's and handling this documentation but can't find the relevant information in regards to Parts. The part in question is a (not cheap) Laylax Nitro RIS Guard. Attached is a picture of the item. The form sent through by UPS is for 'RIF' Declaration. I've also attached this form for reference. RIF declaration_blank.pdf I was an ehobbyasia regular shopper years ago and never seen anything like this. It's very geared towards the import of actual RIF's and I'm struggling to decipher what is and isn't needed here. I don't have a valid UKARA number, It's been over a decade since I last Skirmished, I'm just trying to get back into it and step 1 was to resurrect my old guns. I don't believe under the UKARA/VCRA I'm required to provide a skirmisher number for this part but the document appears to be written in such a way that it requires it. Any help is appreciated. 31/03/2025 EDIT: I received the parts without any real issue. I completed the form detailing that it's not a RIF/IF, has no velocity because it is not a RIF/IF and as it was a part/accessory could not be used to manufacture an RIF/IF. Released without issue. If you are in a similar position please be mindful of these things. I don't want to hijack the purpose of this thread but when it comes to importing actual RIF/IF's (as has been discussed later in the thread) I offer no advice and I can only reccomend you to contact your favourite local Retailer and work with them to get what you're after. In my experience most will be happy to support you even if they don't stock the item themselves.