Can I bring leupold scope to Australia for friend?

[kdoginredding]

leaving tomorrow, bought a scope for friend. Will I have any problem when I arrive? If asked, should I say for personal use? Is it ok to bring into country?
Thanks

 

[TrxR]

I think the bigger problem will be taking it out of the US as they are under ITAR.

 

[Dub]

I do not recommend that you try this. TrxR is correct

 

[dickn52]

His biggest issue would be getting it into Australia, not out of the US. Not that it's ok to take it out of the US.

 

[JohnKielly]

His biggest issue would be getting it into Australia, not out of the US. Not that it's ok to take it out of the US.

No.

 

[Keith Glasscock]

Don't, just don't.

Find a ITAR exporter to handle shipping it to him legally.

 

[dickn52]

No.

Explain please. Anyone could simply put it in a bag and take it. BUT Australia would take it on it's arrival under ITAR which is an International Regulatory. Again, I finished with it wasn't ok to take it, just that it could be done.

 

[JohnKielly]

Australian Customs Department isn't concerned about what you aren't permitted to export from the States under your US ITAR rules. They are only concerned about what is not permitted to be imported into Australia & rifle scopes aren't prohibited items.

Scopes (sights) aren't prohibited items internationally - only in the States.

 

[Kiwishooter]

Actually rifle scopes are not restricted export items under ITAR.

When I filled out my paperwork to get some items exported out of the USA I put a scope on the list, my exporter emailed me and advised me that if it was included in the paperwork the export permit will be rejected due to rifle scopes not being covered under ITAR.

Given this I phoned him to clarify this, it appears only "military optics" are restricted under ITAR, now you would think a Nightforce or similar would be covered under this, short answer "no" but night vision scopes are.

I had the scope shipped to the exporter anyway as the seller didn't want to ship it Internationally and the exporter sent it without any export permit and I got it a few days latter.

 

[hawkeyeshoooer]

Why don’t you try mailing it to him some how, a currier company should be able to get it to him.

 

[Pvt.Donut]

What model Leupold? Not all leupold optics are under ITAR so it may be possible to transport.

 

[swd]

A call to Leupold might might get a quick answer if it's ITAR regulated or not.

 

[dcali]

By the way, the US Munitions List is likely to change significantly soon, and for the better.

 

[hogpatrol]

On arrival in Australia from the U.S., do they scan your bags?

Uh, er, it's a telescope for looking at the stars.

 

[Ggmac]

On arrival in Australia from the U.S., do they scan your bags?

Uh, er, it's a telescope for looking at the stars.

Or glue 2together and stick a strap on em and say they are binoculars, special that the Dr suggested

 

[6BRinNZ]

Australian Customs Department isn't concerned about what you aren't permitted to export from the States under your US ITAR rules. They are only concerned about what is not permitted to be imported into Australia & rifle scopes aren't prohibited items.

Scopes (sights) aren't prohibited items internationally - only in the States.

I understand they aren't prohibited but they still require the appropriate import documentation.

 

[JohnKielly]

I understand they aren't prohibited but they still require the appropriate import documentation.

When you find scopes, let me know:

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/busi/impo/proh/firearms-and-weapons

 

[hogpatrol]

The OP left the country on July 15. Today is July 27. I wonder if he took anyone's advice or just packed it and departed.

 

[6BRinNZ]

When you find scopes, let me know:

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/busi/impo/proh/firearms-and-weapons

Ah so helpful and not defensive.