Can you bring components across the border?
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This one is posted a couple times a week. Short answer is no.........long answer is no - not without the proper paperwork filled out first - expensive and takes many moons to get and even then, not everything is exportable.
easyrider604
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No. And you don't really need to if you live in the Lower Mainland.
We have reasonably priced components from a couple of dealers like Customammo (CGN Sponsor dealer-John Parsons) and Henry Nierychlo.
We have reasonably priced components from a couple of dealers like Customammo (CGN Sponsor dealer-John Parsons) and Henry Nierychlo.
i'm just wondering if anyone on this board has attempted to bring over components?
i recently brought over a lot of stuff such as primers, pills, powder, scopes, bipods and some smaller things from buffalo. paid my taxes and away i went. you can also buy ammo up to i believe 5 thousand rounds. in order to buy ammo you need an american hunting license. instead of posting questions such as "can i bring this stuff over the border bla, bla, bla?" call the canadian customs and ask them.
good luck
i recently brought over a lot of stuff such as primers, pills, powder, scopes, bipods and some smaller things from buffalo. paid my taxes and away i went. you can also buy ammo up to i believe 5 thousand rounds. in order to buy ammo you need an american hunting license. instead of posting questions such as "can i bring this stuff over the border bla, bla, bla?" call the canadian customs and ask them.
good luck
Stevie - The problem is not Canadian Customs. It is Homeland Security. An alien (you) can't have firearms, powder, bullets, ammo - nada in the USA, or export it, with out paperwork from the state department.
Sometimes while approaching the border, on the Amercan side, they pull cars over to see who has what. They might (or might not) be nice to you and use KY jelly......
You and your stash could be on the TV news.
Sometimes while approaching the border, on the Amercan side, they pull cars over to see who has what. They might (or might not) be nice to you and use KY jelly......
You and your stash could be on the TV news.
U.S. CBP is doing up to 40 hours a week of outbound checks at most major ports now. All random times. They are also watching major sporting goods stores in cities such as grand forks, nd near me, buffalo, washington state.... anywhere near the border. They are recording canadian plates as well in the parking lots. Still think the savings are worth the risk?
"...recently brought over..." You violated U.S. Federal law. As a non-immigrant alien, you cannot, legally, export or be in possession of ammo, Stateside, unless you're there to hunt or shoot a match. You cannot, legally, export components without their export permit either. Having a State hunting licence is about taking firearms into the States with their Form 6.
Canada Customs has nothing whatever to do with enforcing U.S. laws. They'll tell you what our laws are, but not what U.S. laws apply. Collecting the taxes is all they care about.
Canada Customs has nothing whatever to do with enforcing U.S. laws. They'll tell you what our laws are, but not what U.S. laws apply. Collecting the taxes is all they care about.
First, it has NOTHING to do with CANADIAN customs. When you bring something across the border you are EXPORTING it from the US and IMPORTING it into Canada.
So there are laws from BOTH countries to obey. Importing? Canada doesn't care, Exporting? The US DOES care.
If you have a question about exporting from the US, here is the email: DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov
In the regulations, the restrictions and penalties are no different for components, ammo, parts for complete firearms.
Here is an example and references: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=623967
As noted, if you are caught in an export check by Homeland Security, getting of "lucky" means you keep your car, and you are allowed to return to Canada later that day. But all your purchases are confiscated, you are banned from ever entering the US again, and also put on the airline watch list.
Ask yourself, is it worth it?
Yes, this has happened to a member on this board, ( I remember reading a couple years ago) and it wasn't even a component, but an item in the grey zone. Holster or something. He didn't find out he was banned until the next time he went to cross the border. Remember, that US Customs doesn't need (much of) a reason to ban you.
And there are random exit checks at the Buffalo crossings, and they can even stop you if you are near the border, the so called "border zone"
the only thing a US export permit does is ensure that Canada is ok with the following items being imported into canada. i spoke to the US customs and canadian customs and got the same answer from both parties that i am allowed to purchase components and bring them into canada. i cant imagine US authorities seizing your car or possessions even if they are reloading components unless you are a person of interest to them. i have driven across the border many times to purchase ammo with no problem. i have to go in a couple of weeks to pick up a barrel and some other things. hope i dont have my colon inspected.
Call the Department of State and ask them. Or...read the ITAR Munitions list for yourself.
Until you do, it would probably be a good idea for you to stop posting on a subject you clearly know nothing about.
It's only a matter of time before you get caught.
Until you do, it would probably be a good idea for you to stop posting on a subject you clearly know nothing about.
It's only a matter of time before you get caught.
You might find a dozen customs officers that are okay with you exporting ammunition or components from the USA without a permit, but it only takes one Homeland Security check stop to cause you a lot of grief. They may not seize your vehicle, but being barred from entering the USA is not at all unlikely.
US Customs doesn't control export of munitions, for the most part, they don't have a clue. If you want the right answer, you have to ask the right people.
Export of munitions is the US State Department. The border spot checks are run by Homeland Security and ATF, on behalf of the State Department, not US Customs.
I suggest you contact the US State Department.
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Sandroad,I will respectfully disagree. I cross the border 5 nights a week, usually send a couple hours with the u.s. Cbp guys. The outbound checks are run by cbp. They are really watching the gunshows in north Dakota now, due to the number of winnipegers attending. At the larger ports, they may have ATF officers, and homeland security. Detroit does, buffalo as well.
Yep, I have seen those cars at buffalo as well. The larger ports have regional offices for homeland security and ATF, so they can participate in the checks. You are correct for buffalo. As a side note, was talking hunting with one cbp officer that comes up to hunt Manitoba every year, and he mentioned this site by name.... So I'm sure they cruse all the forums, u.s.and Canadian.
