Thread: import from USA

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

That colour scheme is literally one phone call to fluid treatments away.

Then he can get a better rifle too!

Originally Posted by Toby

Then he can get a better rifle too!

Agreed

have a Sako 85 6.5x55 coming mid Aug ( by the time it gets its suppessor) for me
I just dont want to spend that kind of money for something that will mainly kill pieces of paper @ 100m

Originally Posted by Chris

.......They charge duty & GST on postage cost ,hate to think what other add-ons they have tucked away .

Don't forget the $47 bio security fee they always apply if GST is collectible.

Originally Posted by Chris

yeah like the others are saying not worth the extra cost ,would work out cheaper to by that rifle in NZ from some one like Scotty at reloaders supplies.
Cost of rifle & postage US dollars ,then add import duty at 20 % ,then add GST at 15% of all 3 = ?
Lets say Rifle was $400 US ,postage another $80 US , + 20% =$576 now add 15% =$662.40
Or you can convert the US to NZ dollars first @ $552.12 + 662.40 + 761.76
They charge duty & GST on postage cost ,hate to think what other add-ons they have tucked away .

No duty on firearms

Originally Posted by Chris

yeah like the others are saying not worth the extra cost ,would work out cheaper to by that rifle in NZ from some one like Scotty at reloaders supplies.
Cost of rifle & postage US dollars ,then add import duty at 20 % ,then add GST at 15% of all 3 = ?
Lets say Rifle was $400 US ,postage another $80 US , + 20% =$576 now add 15% =$662.40
Or you can convert the US to NZ dollars first @ $552.12 + 662.40 + 761.76
They charge duty & GST on postage cost ,hate to think what other add-ons they have tucked away .

Would this be the same type of cost for importing just parts, eg say Magazines.

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

Don't forget the $47 bio security fee they always apply if GST is collectible.

I imported a gold dredge a couple of years ago from the states and the guy i got brought it off via e bay TOP bloke he threw every gold related thing he owned in bins and boxs it was xmas for me when it turned up looking at all the extra goodies well when i got to the bottum of 1 bin i could see a bit of sand n leaves i looked a little harder and zoom looked like some werd blood sucking mozzys straight out the garrage door !! .
customs isnt much better 1 year i came back from the uk after shearing when the foot and mouth outbreak was around so i declared all my gear which wasnt that clean to start with and customs wern,t even worried ....makes you wonder what they are actually doing with all the extra charges and fees . guess they just like to save the action for the Asians at customs that bring in fruit !

Originally Posted by Trevs

Would this be the same type of cost for importing just parts, eg say Magazines.

mags + shipping < $400, then no customs fees or GST

Originally Posted by small_caliber

A non US citizen can not take possession of a firearm in the USA for taking out of the country, a firearm has to be exported by shipping via courier or post, unless you have an import permit for taking it into the USA.
The last one I imported shipping was over US$100.00 plus all the other fees and GST, since the rifle wasn't available in NZ it was worth it.

Understand that one, and no problem either



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A bit of information I found from someone about importing parts

1, Barrel, NZP permit (non a-cat),
2, AR15 lower, NZP import permit + US export permit, brownells if < US$100
3, AR15 upper, NZP import permit + US export permit, brownells if < US$100
4, AR15 complete lower parts, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
5, AR15 buffer/spring/tube, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
6, AR15 BCG, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
6a, AR15 Bolt, NZP import permit,
6b, AR15 Bolt Carrier, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
6c, AR15 Firing Pin, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
6d, AR15 Retaining Pin, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
6e, AR15 Cam Pin, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
7, AR15 flash hider/break, NZP import permit + US export permit, brownells if < US$100
8, AR15 stock, NZP import permit (non a-cat), brownells if < US$100
9, AR15 handguard, , brownells if < US$100
10, AR15 detach handle / BUIS, , brownells if non-state registered
11, AR15 scope mount, ,
12, Scope, , OpticsPlanet depending on export restrictions
13, Revolver Frame, NZP import permit,
14, Revolver Cylinder, NZP import permit
15, Centerfire Magazine < 8 rounds, NZP import permit, brownells if < US$100
16, Centerfire Magazine > 7 rounds, NZP import permit + magazine hand-in?, brownells if < US$100 depending on magazine (Magpul = no)
17, Rimfire magazine < 16 rounds, NZP import permit, various
18, Rimfire magazine > 15 ronuds, NZP import permit + magazine hand-in?, various


Not sure about the having to have hand ins. I'm sure someone could update this

Can be simplified to -

NZ Import required:
A cat - Action (Upper and/or lower receiver)
E cat - Pretty much everything

US export license required:
Barrels, receivers, complete breach mechanisms and any order of gun parts over $100

dp

I am currently importing a Spikes Tactical NB plated AR15 BCG, from Brownells as an experiment. My AO tells me I dont need a permit for any cat A stuff and has refused to give me one. So we'll see how it goes. He also said he didnt care about uppers or even lowers which gob smacked me. If I lose it by Customs I will be having some words to say the least.

There is also a Spikes tactical lower at $99.99USD, I am tempted but I am saving for a nice new Ar15 right now so that is the next experiment once the BCG is landed and in my hot little hands. Brownells mags are only $17US ea as well, I might import a handful.

Originally Posted by Chris

yeah like the others are saying not worth the extra cost ,would work out cheaper to by that rifle in NZ from some one like Scotty at reloaders supplies.
Cost of rifle & postage US dollars ,then add import duty at 20 % ,then add GST at 15% of all 3 = ?
Lets say Rifle was $400 US ,postage another $80 US , + 20% =$576 now add 15% =$662.40
Or you can convert the US to NZ dollars first @ $552.12 + 662.40 + 761.76
They charge duty & GST on postage cost ,hate to think what other add-ons they have tucked away .

whats the import duty... customs website says firearms 0%?

sorry missed earlier post

so , im a little confused over the freight comments here , ... who are you using for freight ? .... I have an ar15 free in Canada if I want it ... but when I checked it was $900 dangerous goods charge .. from international courier post ....