Shipping out of the US
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hogpatrol
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Unless one's making a ton of money on a big deal, it's probably not worth the effort but your call.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/import-importer-eng.htm
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/de...rm,-gun,-handgun,-rifle,-shotgun,-pistol,-etc.
It's easiest to contact a firearm company in Canada that sells us made products and ask who is there importer . Usually the fee is small .
I recently had a similar issue with shipping Parker hale barrels to Britain
The gunshop gave me the exporter they use here in the states and I contacted them . Yes it cost a little but no more than a credit card charges . I think it was 3% , he wanted 5 but the gunshop in Britain helped out .
I recently had a similar issue with shipping Parker hale barrels to Britain
The gunshop gave me the exporter they use here in the states and I contacted them . Yes it cost a little but no more than a credit card charges . I think it was 3% , he wanted 5 but the gunshop in Britain helped out .
DennisH
Life Time NRA member
Dennis, what are you trying to import? Canada is slightly easier than most of the rest of the world. Parts under $100 dont need an export permit. More than that, and you will likely need a permit from the State Department, which is usually $250 USD. However it can vary depending on the exporter. To suggest some places: Brownells/ Sinclairs will export things. Failing that, you can try Borderview, they were really helpful when I spoke to them.
Dennis
Sending gun parts to a foreign country is bad idea. Same at both ends.
Larry
Sending gun parts to a foreign country is bad idea. Same at both ends.
Larry
I've ordered the odd lil rifle parts from Brownells once in a while, like recoil lugs, fireing pins/springs, bolt handles etc... and as long as I don't exceed $100 with firearm parts they ship it.
I've ordered muzzle brakes from Khantrol before and they cost over $100 and still got them no problems and can't see Khantrol wanting to pay much for a export license just to ship the odd brake up to Canada.
There must be a easier way that's not very expensive. I would like to order the odd pre-fit barrel here and there from the US. I've gotten a few Shillen pre-fits through Mystic Precision (who's in British Columbia), but I would like to get pre-fits from other manufacturers.
From the sound of it, it's easier to export products to a re-seller in Canada. What would be ideal is if Private Canadian citizens could purchase products from a US business to their door. That's where all that red tape is, and I kinda understand because I would not want a lunatic bent on terror to be able to order these kind of things so easily.
I've ordered muzzle brakes from Khantrol before and they cost over $100 and still got them no problems and can't see Khantrol wanting to pay much for a export license just to ship the odd brake up to Canada.
There must be a easier way that's not very expensive. I would like to order the odd pre-fit barrel here and there from the US. I've gotten a few Shillen pre-fits through Mystic Precision (who's in British Columbia), but I would like to get pre-fits from other manufacturers.
From the sound of it, it's easier to export products to a re-seller in Canada. What would be ideal is if Private Canadian citizens could purchase products from a US business to their door. That's where all that red tape is, and I kinda understand because I would not want a lunatic bent on terror to be able to order these kind of things so easily.
Brownells more then likely a export licenses.
Larry
DennisH
Life Time NRA member
I was told by a BATF person that small shop's, or one man operations who are wanting to import or export gun related items are put under the radar intensively.
A large company like Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc., doesn't get bothered much. But a single operator operating out of a small shop on their home property are watched very close.
If fact, I was advised not to even think about sending in the paperwork. And I mean emphatically told not to do it.
If I wanted one item, and I was the end user, a lot of paperwork would have to be completed and approved, but I would get it. Anything more, FORGET IT.
I found a broker a few months ago and received his credentials. When I sent it to the company in Canada, they said this won't work. Didn't give a reason, and the person I received the info from uses it all the time. I guess the firearms parts was the issue. I still don't know.
At one point I decided it wasn't worth the extra company I would be seeing, so I forgot it. I would like to still do it, import & export, but without the hassle.
My record in the US is squeaky clean,just a few traffic tickets, I have never been been behind bars except when I visited Alcatraz one time, just to visit as a tourist.
PM if you have information that will help,
Dennis
A large company like Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc., doesn't get bothered much. But a single operator operating out of a small shop on their home property are watched very close.
If fact, I was advised not to even think about sending in the paperwork. And I mean emphatically told not to do it.
If I wanted one item, and I was the end user, a lot of paperwork would have to be completed and approved, but I would get it. Anything more, FORGET IT.
I found a broker a few months ago and received his credentials. When I sent it to the company in Canada, they said this won't work. Didn't give a reason, and the person I received the info from uses it all the time. I guess the firearms parts was the issue. I still don't know.
At one point I decided it wasn't worth the extra company I would be seeing, so I forgot it. I would like to still do it, import & export, but without the hassle.
My record in the US is squeaky clean,just a few traffic tickets, I have never been been behind bars except when I visited Alcatraz one time, just to visit as a tourist.
PM if you have information that will help,
Dennis
Any recomendation on the exporter agents.
My exporter was recommended by the gunshop in Britian . That gunshop deals with him on a regular basis .
I would contact your buyer and ask who they use , if it's an individual ,have him contact a few gunshops that have US made products , and find out who they use .
Micmac I see your in Slovenia , all bets are off , sorry !
I would contact your buyer and ask who they use , if it's an individual ,have him contact a few gunshops that have US made products , and find out who they use .
Micmac I see your in Slovenia , all bets are off , sorry !
I know it's easy just to say - Don't send it, it's not worth the hassle. I understand that point, but us guys that aren't US based are really getting squeezed at the moment, we'll soon be back to the point where we're making our own dies out of stub axles.
I know a lot of items come under ITAR, but a lot don't. A year or two ago I could easily pick up a used set of RCBS scales or dies at a good price and, even including shipping, duty and tax, would still be cheaper than I could buy locally, now almost nobody will ship similar items to the UK although they don't come under ITAR regulations.
(Just this week I received a new Lilja Pre-fit .22lr barrel - It was $670 and took three months to arrive)
I know a lot of items come under ITAR, but a lot don't. A year or two ago I could easily pick up a used set of RCBS scales or dies at a good price and, even including shipping, duty and tax, would still be cheaper than I could buy locally, now almost nobody will ship similar items to the UK although they don't come under ITAR regulations.
(Just this week I received a new Lilja Pre-fit .22lr barrel - It was $670 and took three months to arrive)
I used a site called irunguns.com or irunguns.ca before to get projectiles (190smk) from the states. They also broker to get rifles and anything gun related.
This might be the easiest legal way of getting guns and gun parts to individuals in Canada.
If I wanted say a barrel from Dennis, I think I would have him fill out a form and myself fill one out, get it to irunguns,... then they OK to have it shipped to them and take care of everything else. Then I wait a couple of months for paperwork to clear and my barrel to get delivered.
It's been a long time since I read the procedure, and for the 190smk's I didn't have to fill anything out because they had it in stock.
This might be the easiest legal way of getting guns and gun parts to individuals in Canada.
If I wanted say a barrel from Dennis, I think I would have him fill out a form and myself fill one out, get it to irunguns,... then they OK to have it shipped to them and take care of everything else. Then I wait a couple of months for paperwork to clear and my barrel to get delivered.
It's been a long time since I read the procedure, and for the 190smk's I didn't have to fill anything out because they had it in stock.
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