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    Lightbulb Recent US export rule changes, and shopping experience

    Hello All
    I would like to share my experience exporting firearm related stuff from US online shops post ITAR ease. Please feel free to share your experience as well.

    Please note all firearm related parts requires import permit. The police now only issues electronic (both supplier and custom) copy of permits post LV4 lock down. The average turn-a-round time is between 2-4 weeks.

    Brownells:
    No extra fee/permit required for part under $500. $6000 allowance a year without extra fee/permit. Will ship to NZ with USPS. The shipping is cheap but slow.

    Eurooptic:
    No extra fee/permit for parts, scopes, magazines etc. Firearm/actions will need export permit but with no extra fee. Expecting 4-6 weeks for export permit application. $125 flat worldwide shipping with USPS (but can be negotiated).
    Last edited by eamars; 28-05-2020 at 01:57 AM.

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    Oh man , isn't this just a kick in the sack.

    Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk
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    One way or another they will strangle us

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    Isn't this better than it used to be? Brownells used to have a $100usd limit for parts they could send without a permit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by noboots View Post
    Isn't this better than it used to be? Brownells used to have a $100usd limit for parts they could send without a permit?
    It was not Brownells limit, it was in the Code of Federal Reg's. All exporters who had an export licence had to abide by it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by noboots View Post
    Isn't this better than it used to be? Brownells used to have a $100usd limit for parts they could send without a permit?
    Just in time for severely cucked gun laws and a virtue signaling postal service

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    @eamars - the Eurooptic - are there any issues with ordering scopes from them e.g refuse to send them to us because of local territory agreements?

    Just think I may order a scope from them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 308mate View Post
    @eamars - the Eurooptic - are there any issues with ordering scopes from them e.g refuse to send them to us because of local territory agreements?

    Just think I may order a scope from them.
    Depending on the brands. I think Kahles and NF are prohibited by some sort of agreement. For Schmidt & Bender and Vortex etc they can ship next day with Fedex. I just ordered a S&B PM2 and a 10 round magazine from them with no export paper work needed. Though you need to provide NZ import permits off course.

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    Some update with shippings....

    USPS is basically not working... The parcel sent by Brownells on 13 May went 'lost' without any tracking information for almost a week now. The last seen location was in Chicago. I don't recommend order anything from US with current situation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GDMP View Post
    Am I right in thinking if you order a complete firearm from Brownells,and its value is under $500 US,then they just apply to the Dept of commerce to export it and there is no longer the $250 export fee?.
    I think all firearm/action requires dept of commerce license which costs around $200 regardless its value. Some retailer will waive that fee if you are lucky. It will take around 4-6 weeks to obtain one.

    P.S. All information are obtained from Eurooptic. I'm not sure how Brownell handle the firearm exportation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eamars View Post
    Some update with shippings....

    USPS is basically not working... The parcel sent by Brownells on 13 May went 'lost' without any tracking information for almost a week now. The last seen location was in Chicago. I don't recommend order anything from US with current situation.
    I bought something from Brownells just before lock down.
    It took me over a month to realise may parcel was actually lost, not just held up in the ether somewhere.
    Brownells gave me a refund straight away after I was able to show USPS had lost it.

    Placed an new order a few days ago, lets see what happens to this one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eamars View Post
    Depending on the brands. I think Kahles and NF are prohibited by some sort of agreement. For Schmidt & Bender and Vortex etc they can ship next day with Fedex. I just ordered a S&B PM2 and a 10 round magazine from them with no export paper work needed. Though you need to provide NZ import permits off course.
    Most products that US businesses say they can't ship are due to commercial agreements.
    Real pain in the arse as some companies will sell Vortex, Burris, Leupold no worries, then other ones wont.

    I once wanted to buy a pair or Surefire ear plugs and Burris rings, took me ages to find someone that was able to export both products.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eamars View Post
    I think all firearm/action requires dept of commerce license which costs around $200 regardless its value. Some retailer will waive that fee if you are lucky. It will take around 4-6 weeks to obtain one.

    P.S. All information are obtained from Eurooptic. I'm not sure how Brownell handle the firearm exportation.
    I don't think ITAR restricted items are part of the freeing up.

    Recently got this from Reloading International
    (Used to be my source of projectiles)

    EXPORTING IS NOW
    Easier - Faster - Less Expensive
    As you may be aware, the U.S. Government recently changed the regulations regarding exporting of bullets, brass, firearms, and firearm components. The changes took effect in early March. Here is what this means to you.

    Easier
    Purchasing the reloading and firearm parts you need just got a LOT easier. The paperwork has been significantly reduced and will vary depending on what you order and where you live.

    Faster
    No more waiting six weeks for a license. Export licensing has gotten a lot faster and in some cases we can ship your order immediately.

    Less Expensive
    No more license fees. You automatically save 10% on orders less than $2500 and $250 on the larger ones.

    Likewise Boyds recently sent an update email stating the change from 99 to 500 bucks.
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    Hi,

    Soooo...

    I've got my electronic import permit (pdf is locked so it can't be printed), and I've got a letter from Customs saying my part (a stock) has arrived and they need the import permit.

    I just can't figure out what to do now on the Customs website - it seems I might need to use a Broker? Can anyone help?

    Cheers, M

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    Ive never used a customs broker, but i live in Auckland. I just go into the mail centre with permit in hand and get my goodies. If you need to pay gst, you can do that but you will need then to have processed the item so they know what to charge...
    Not sure if they have got their act together now, and are sending on the goods for people not living in Auckland.

 

 

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