Importing Mini 14 mags
- Thread starter KDX
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Do believe that non-hi cap mags (5 rnd) do not need export licensing if the total value of shipment is under $100 or $200 or whatever the limit is for non-major component parts to canada. Don't mind being proved wrong though...
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Gun parts can only be exported by a licenced exporter.
The manufacturer must be registered with the US DOS.
Some parts are specifically controlled - bolts, barrels, etc. These require a specific export permit. For the licenced exporter to ship specifically controlled parts to Canada, they must receive an International Import Certificate issued by DFAIT, so that they can apply for the export permit.
If parts are not specifically controlled, and under the US$100 at wholesale cap, a licenced exporter can ship them without obtaining a export permit for the shipment.
You are getting mixed up between Canadian laws and American laws.
Canada only requires you to have centerfire rifle magazines with no more than 5 rounds capacity. US requires you to have an export permit (unless under the exemption) for any type of firearm parts - which is unobtainable as a private Canadian citizen. Canada doesn't care what you do in US as it is not their jurisdiction. $100 limit exemption does not exempt you with a non-resident alien status. If you are caught possessing any firearm parts as a non-resident alien of US, BATF will place charges on you. And most likely be given a lifetime denial of entry to US with fines or prison time.
).maybe not certian firearms need a permit no matter how small/cheap the part is
IE the m14 and m1 carbine for sure (ive tried to get m1 carbine parts and the state depart says NO
It is not BATF. Export is controlled by State and Commerce.
Gun parts are just that - parts for guns. Whether or not the part is essential for function doesn't matter.
And then there are the specifically controlled parts - receivers, barrels, cylinders, bolts, etc.
And then there are firearms all of whose parts are controlled for export. Even minor parts cannot be exported without specific State Department permission. And there is no guarantee that State will even issue a licence.
And no gun part can be exported except by a licenced exporter.
There are licenced exporters like Brownells who will send you any part they can, subject to the law.
There are also businesses that will send you whatever you order, and either are ignorant of, or choose to disregard, the law.
Gun parts are just that - parts for guns. Whether or not the part is essential for function doesn't matter.
And then there are the specifically controlled parts - receivers, barrels, cylinders, bolts, etc.
And then there are firearms all of whose parts are controlled for export. Even minor parts cannot be exported without specific State Department permission. And there is no guarantee that State will even issue a licence.
And no gun part can be exported except by a licenced exporter.
There are licenced exporters like Brownells who will send you any part they can, subject to the law.
There are also businesses that will send you whatever you order, and either are ignorant of, or choose to disregard, the law.
