Welcome to Laser Pointer Forums - discuss green laser pointers, blue laser pointers, and all types of lasers

LPF Donation via Stripe | LPF Donation - Other Methods

Links below open in new window

ArcticMyst Security by Avery

Are Sanwu lasers legal to purchase in America?

Anonymous0531

New member
Joined
Jan 5, 2020
Messages
8
Points
3
I was looking into buying a Sanwu pocket laser 5mw+.
However, the lasers do not seem to comply with American regulations.
Would it illegal to purchase one of these lasers from them, and if so, would I be in trouble?
 





Joined
Jun 3, 2007
Messages
2,560
Points
113
I was looking into buying a Sanwu pocket laser 5mw+.
However, the lasers do not seem to comply with American regulations.
Would it illegal to purchase one of these lasers from them, and if so, would I be in trouble?
No. The law speaks of importation. However, the reality is different. It's unlikely anything would happen.
 
Joined
Sep 20, 2013
Messages
17,445
Points
113
Assuming you live in the US, there have been many people who have purchased these lasers from Sanwu and other suppliers without problems for years. It is unlikely that it would be seized by customs and even more unlikely that if it were that you would personally find yourself in trouble with law enforcement.
 

Kyle L

Member
Joined
Jan 13, 2020
Messages
24
Points
18
Assuming you live in the US, there have been many people who have purchased these lasers from Sanwu and other suppliers without problems for years. It is unlikely that it would be seized by customs and even more unlikely that if it were that you would personally find yourself in trouble with law enforcement.
Paul sums it up very well here, I personally have imported my lasers with varying powers and have not had a problem. Don't be worried if you do purchase one and it's in customs for a few days, it's high traffic time of year and while customs in my opinion has gotten much faster, it can still take up to 2 weeks or so.
 




Top