McMillan stocks to Canada

I called Mcmillan today. The deadline to shipping stocks to Canada without an export license was the last week of August. What they are trying to do is set up shipping system to licensed dealers. There were three mentioned: Alberta Tactical, Hirsh Precision, and someone else (I forgot). Details aren't finalized as this is all happening now. But there will be an additional cost of around $100-150. Or you can apply for an export license through Mcmillan for a cost of $250. This totally blows, but what can you do.

If Alberta Tactical, or Hirsh Precision can comment, that would be great.
 
additional cost of around $100-150

That would definitely affect sales... friggin US State Department.
 
We have spoken with McMillan and nothing is as yet determined and as of last week they did not even know if an IIC is required.

Should know soon.

Peter
 
This is the notice I received today. Probably old news but it shows everybody what our options are. While I know McMillian's hands are tied in the matter I still feel it's BS that those who ordered well before this came into play are being forced to pay. This will be the last McMillian that gets put on one of my rifles.

I'll be going the route of using a local importer / exporter. Hopefully the additional cost is closer to $50 as opposed to $150.


Your stock is ready to ship, but unfortunately an export license is now required, please read the notice below and let me know how you would like to proceed.

EXPORT Notice:
Unfortunately, due to recent determinations at the US Department of State, McMillan Fiberglass Stocks now requires an export license to ship fiberglass stocks internationally. McMillan understands that there may be varying country requirements and wishes to make the export process as painless as possible.

To export out of the US you will need to purchase an export license and certain countries also require an import license, which we will need a copy of. If an import license is not required, then a document must be signed stating so. The export license is usually valid for 1 year or more and it can be used for one stock or for multiple stocks (open license) being shipped to the same address.

Here are some options and the estimated costs in US Funds:

1.) Purchase your own Export License through McMillan Fiberglass Stocks
$250.00 (U.S. State Department fee for the license; we do not charge any additional processing fee) (please see the attached export instructions list if you are interested). McMillan has an onsite export manager with experience in exporting internationally. Please contact Mary Jo McMillan if you have any additional questions regarding an export license atmjmcmillan@mcmillanusa.com

2.) Go through your own Exporter here in the United States
N/A (you pay them direct; and we will need the original export license and documents required)

3.) Have your stock(s) shipped to one of our Export/Import dealer in your country
$50.00 to $150.00 (depending on value, weight, quantity, destination)

We apologize for the inconvenience.


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FYI

Spoke with a shop up in my area that brings in stocks from McMillan and Manners and the price they gave me for handling the import was 10% of the stock cost.
 
hmmmm, that's interesting stuff ........ hopefully that causes folks to seek out Canadian product instead of paying thru the nose (or in the case the azz)for US product
 
I was getting about a 15% discount as a low volume dealer for mcm. Unsure what a high volume seller would get, but their was not a pile of money to be made on MCM stocks in Canada when a big volume retailer like 24 CF could sell stocks well below MCM list prices. Glad I stashed a 1/2 dozen away before the export permit deal. With less competition to keep prices down and the additional expense of an export permit I expect consumers will see a significant increase in price
 
This may well be the time for someone to make composite stocks in Canada again. I am glad I have my Robertson Composite stocks which in my opinion are superior to all others I have seen( at least in the composite stock world). McMillans aren't nearly as stiff.
 
I've had a wildcat hunting stock and there's no flies on it. McMillan offers a pile more options, some of which are better for me.

Wildcat doesn't offer much for chunky type stocks. They list the vartac model but aside from the half picture on his website, I've never even seen one of those.
 
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