I can't recall the current regs with bringing reloading equipment up from the states - I know that components (bullets, brass etc) are a no-no without hoop-jumping, but what about kit - dies, parts, bits - any problems there?
Clarification needed: importing reloading tools
- Thread starter Skip
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I've ordered a press, tools, automatic powder dispenser etc from the U.S. no problem. Like TrxR said its guns/gun parts, but also reloading components that are not exportable without jumping through hoops.
blaser.306
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- Saskatoon , Sask
Reloading tools "should" be no problem! Some dealers like making up the rules as they go along and seem to think that if it is in any way related to shooting .We ( foreigners) are not allowed to play!
Fully automated tools are subject to ITAR regulations.
It appears that their definition of fully automated means no interaction is required to operate the equipment.
One such item which is subject to this regulation is the Giraud automatic annealer.
Fill the hopper and walk away and the annealer does the rest.
It appears that their definition of fully automated means no interaction is required to operate the equipment.
One such item which is subject to this regulation is the Giraud automatic annealer.
Fill the hopper and walk away and the annealer does the rest.
^Learn something new every day. Didn't know fully automated tools are ITAR.
Always understood anything that does not touch the firearm is OK, guess not but fully auto beside the fore mentioned is fairly rare for personal reloading. Have seen fully auto setup for Dillon 1050, VERY expensive.
Always understood anything that does not touch the firearm is OK, guess not but fully auto beside the fore mentioned is fairly rare for personal reloading. Have seen fully auto setup for Dillon 1050, VERY expensive.
I was going to purchase a pile of reloading gear from Lee factory in the US and they had no problem with shipping it to me. The only problem I had was that they were going to charge me way more for what I wanted and I could get everything for cheaper here in Canada. That was before the shipping charges would have been added and thanks but no thanks.
I went though this with a progressive press and had it tied up for 5 weeks.
Yes the press is fine to ship to canada but they donot know their own regs so the word automated on the paper work put everything into a tail spin
In the end make sure for any progressive press have the words MANUALLY HAND OPERATED on the forms as they suggested to me and all will be fine.
I had this discussion with Graf and sons 2 years ago since they state on their website that the Hornady LnL AP Progressive is ITAR regulated which it is not.
I ended up buying it in Canada for a whole $10.00 more than it would cost through them.
That always seems to raise their eyebrows.
Have dealt and bought stuff from RCBS ffor years , never a problem. Also sent stuff back for warranty re and re and never a problem, Right after 911 I had a case tear and break on me in a die about 3/16" in. I didn't want to damage anything so I phoned and talked to them.They told me the follwing: Do not put the wards bullet on the pac, use a box and not a bubble pack as they were opening stuff for inspection and not resealing them . They told me to write machine tool die on the pac.
About two weeks later I recieved a new die from them with the wards bullet loading die written on the box. The statement as usual read N/C.
About two weeks later I recieved a new die from them with the wards bullet loading die written on the box. The statement as usual read N/C.
Ordering reloading presses and dies etc. from the states is no problem. If you are ordering Lee products order from fsreloading.com they have great prices. I would also suggest that if you are near a border crossing, set yourself up with a US address through a place like kinek.com . The shipping cost inside the lower 48 are much cheaper, then you just go to the border and pick the stuff up. Saves you Brokerage fees and Canadian shipping which can get very pricey!
I have ordered this way many times and had no problems. By the way Kineks charges you $5.00 per shipment to receive and hold the parcel for up to 30 days, and they email you when it arrives at their location.
I have ordered this way many times and had no problems. By the way Kineks charges you $5.00 per shipment to receive and hold the parcel for up to 30 days, and they email you when it arrives at their location.
Question: If you purchase reloading dies in the USA and drive back, will there be a problem if you are checked on the US side? I have read on another forum where Homeland officers sometimes make up their own rules and you have to sort it out in court?
Another Question: Can you get one of the Cdn importers who brings in firearms to export cartridge cases from the USA? These are obsolete and there is a supplier in the US who sells these. Or I can go with case forming dies to make them from readily available cases here.
Thanks,
CD
Another Question: Can you get one of the Cdn importers who brings in firearms to export cartridge cases from the USA? These are obsolete and there is a supplier in the US who sells these. Or I can go with case forming dies to make them from readily available cases here.
Thanks,
CD
