Thread: Import bullets

I'm interested in a bullet that doesn't seem to be available to the NZ Hornady importer.

What's the story with obtaining bullets ex-USA?

Process, bureaucracy, costs?

Can't help, but curious....what bullet ?

It's more fun if I don't say

Originally Posted by gimp

It's more fun if I don't say

Is it those 3D printed ones Eric Cortina was showcasing on April 1st?

These guy is good to deal with.
https://www.reloadinginternational.com/

I have bought projectiles and brass from him in the past.

I enquired about this same idea last year and was told by the police that you can bring bullets in ok, (no import license needed), but the snag is getting someone from USA to send them to you. I was told it is illegal to send them out of the states unfortunately. There may be a way to buy an export license, but I didn't follow up on that.

They arrange the US export license (which costs nothing and is valid for 4 years).
https://www.reloadinginternational.c...nal-customers/

Originally Posted by gimp

I'm interested in a bullet that doesn't seem to be available to the NZ Hornady importer.

What's the story with obtaining bullets ex-USA?

Process, bureaucracy, costs?

It's something I have done several times.
It's not illegal here, any sporting type bullet is perfectly OK to import as a personal item. I assume military application types ( incendiary, explosive etc ) types are a big NO NO.
If you have USA based friends you could ask them to obtain on your behalf and send. I believe they could do so without any license requirement but it would pay to check as each state in the USA may have their own local regulations covering this.
One thing to be aware of is some postal and / or courier carriers won't handle firearms related products / components. How you describe bullets on the US Customs Delaration form filled out for a parcel will matter. You can be vague but not dishonest. US Customs does check some parcels. Once I had a parcel intercepted by US Customs in Chicago ( noted by following the parcel tracking ) and thought maybe it would be returned to the sender. But, after delaying a couple of weeks the parcel was released and sent on.
Be honest in declared values. If the total value exceeds NZD $1000.00 you could be charged duties and gst on arrival here.
Be prepared for highish shipping costs. Bullets are heavy and even the cheapest shipping options are not so cheap anymore. But maybe still worthwhile if the bullets you want are unobtainable here.
If all this is too much to contemplate then the next best option as suggested by others is to ask Reloading International to arrange shipping for you. They are licensed exporters and for what they do have reasonable charges. They will give you cost estimates if you ask. I'm speaking here from personal experience.
Try and buy as best you can in the USA. Currently the exchange rate sucks which has a big bearing on final, landed costs here.

You asked about shipping costs. An example, I recently landed a 3 kg parcel from the USA, sent by US Postal Servive, cheapest availabe rate on the day which was USD $157.15

Originally Posted by 30.06king

It's something I have done several times.
It's not illegal here, any sporting type bullet is perfectly OK to import as a personal item. I assume military application types ( incendiary, explosive etc ) types are a big NO NO.
If you have USA based friends you could ask them to obtain on your behalf and send. I believe they could do so without any license requirement but it would pay to check as each state in the USA may have their own local regulations covering this.
One thing to be aware of is some postal and / or courier carriers won't handle firearms related products / components. How you describe bullets on the US Customs Delaration form filled out for a parcel will matter. You can be vague but not dishonest. US Customs does check some parcels. Once I had a parcel intercepted by US Customs in Chicago ( noted by following the parcel tracking ) and thought maybe it would be returned to the sender. But, after delaying a couple of weeks the parcel was released and sent on.
Be honest in declared values. If the total value exceeds NZD $1000.00 you could be charged duties and gst on arrival here.
Be prepared for highish shipping costs. Bullets are heavy and even the cheapest shipping options are not so cheap anymore. But maybe still worthwhile if the bullets you want are unobtainable here.
If all this is too much to contemplate then the next best option as suggested by others is to ask Reloading International to arrange shipping for you. They are licensed exporters and for what they do have reasonable charges. They will give you cost estimates if you ask. I'm speaking here from personal experience.
Try and buy as best you can in the USA. Currently the exchange rate sucks which has a big bearing on final, landed costs here.

All of this has worked for me.

Does anyone have a link to apply for a US export permit?

Am in the states in a couple of weeks, would like to bring some projectiles back

Originally Posted by Randomandrews

Does anyone have a link to apply for a US export permit?

Am in the states in a couple of weeks, would like to bring some projectiles back

Just put what you buy into your checkin luggage. If you are flying direct back to NZ ex the USA I don't think you will have any issues. Done exactly this a few times.

Originally Posted by duckdog

These guy is good to deal with.
https://www.reloadinginternational.com/

I have bought projectiles and brass from him in the past.

Yeah except I've been waiting 9 months for some magazines.
Must be due to chase him up again. Permits are about to run out

Originally Posted by Randomandrews

Does anyone have a link to apply for a US export permit?

Am in the states in a couple of weeks, would like to bring some projectiles back

Ha, stand by for a list - how big is your baggage allowance? Of course this list can't be sent via wifechat/messenger or the school pickup (they are just like shoes dear!)

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