Importing components

[JNG]

OK someone educate me. I was under the impression that all reloading components need a US export permit in order to be legally brought into Canada. I have been getting different stories. Sinclair International says in their catalogue that Brass needs an export permit. Which consistant with what I thought.

I checked with another company (Precision Reloading) for Sierra Matchking Bullets and they said that there is no problem with exporting bullets to Canada.
I asked them what was involved because Sinclair will get the export permit for me for an additional charge. They responded that bullets do not need a export permit. I asked again saying that I was almost positive that bullets needed an export permit and I just got another reply saying that they checked and do not see any restriction on bullets for reloading.

Has something changed or was I just mistaken??? Do I need an export permit for bullets???

JNG

 

[Splatter]

JNG, Ask yourself this:
Who really is in a better place to interpret and understand American laws and regulations, someone in Canada reading it on the web or an American, who can and probably does have personal contact with local law enforcement?

If they want an import permit, no sweat, it's free from our friendly government. If they don't want an import permit, that's OK too. Ultimately who's responsibility is it? And if you pay for it and it never arrives, make a claim with your credit card company.

 

[knockknock]

The State dept requires an export permit for brass and bullets. Many businesses in the US are ignorant of this fact, at least until they get caught, ie Midway USA.
Contrary to other advice, if the shipment is caught by random search in the US, about 15% of the mail is checked by the way, the exporter is in trouble and the importer (you) gets entered into the Homeland Security computer, which is no big deal until the next time you have your passport scanned as you enter the US, then the fun begins.
Also I would suspect that the creditcard company make decline your request as being seized by a government for illegal exportation likely does not qualify.
KK

 

[acrashb]

[...] about 15% of the mail is checked by the way,
[...]
(you) gets entered into the Homeland Security computer, which is no big deal until the next time you have your passport scanned as you enter the US, then the fun begins.

Your credible source for these statements?

 

[Dansy]

It's illegal and that is a US law, just call the ATF office, now there is a way....for bullets and brass....as long as the total doesn't go above 100.00 us per package, you are good to go, I have purchase brass a few time from the state, the problem with reloading is 60k of bullets make for a lots of packages and shipping so it's cheaper in canada same for the brass....

 

[tiriaq]

Have the rules changed, and components are now allowed under the $100US wholesale per order ceiling? A specific reference would be appreciated. Unless there has been a recent change, components are not exempt from the requirement for an export licence.

 

[gushulak]

There is no $100 limit, that was lifted about two years ago. Yes, bullet components, no matter how many need a permit to export from the US side and the Canadian side. The company who is telling you otherwise is not aware of the current law. Its all available on the ATF website, perhaps others here can give you specifics regarding dates or links.

Trying to export bullet components will get you in a world of legal problems should you try and get caught. There is a sticky on one of these forums on how to export ammo legally, its basically the same for components.

 

[kfn]

I've had no problems bringing in 100-200 brass or bullets purchased thru' ebay; I always ask the seller prior to bidding if he ships to Canada.

 

[tiriaq]

The problem is not with bringing into Canada; an export licence is required for these items to leave the US. Your eBay suppliers are probably unaware that they are violating US arms control law. I cannot imagine that someone would risk the substantial penalties involved for the profit on the sale of a couple of boxes of bullets.