Question re purchasing projectiles
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The short answer is no for handgun and rifle components.
Canadian law allows their importation but USA law makes export very difficult.
I had no problem adding them to the cart on Brownell’s website using the special-filters ‘available outside USA’ feature, and when placing the order over the phone the lady at the order desk said it wasn’t an issue shipping them up here, but I decided not to include them in the order because I wasn’t sure about how the CBSA would handle or deal with it.
Well, that's interesting, B.Ruddick. If Brownells is prepared to ship them, and, as 'Boo notes, Canadian law allows their importation, why would it not be possible to import some?
he didn't get far enough into the checkout to pay for the $250 USD export permit for them to actually ship them, bullets can be shipped out of the USA with an export permit, which first requires a import permit from canada saying yes we will allow you to export these items to our country, then the USA retailer has to file for an export permit and file the end user agreement, which is you stating you won't sell them and they are for personal use, the permits can take anywhere from 2 hours to 2 months to get approved.
Brownelle's is a bit different, they have a blanket export permit, which allows them to send things to Canada, without excessive, non illustrated costs.
I don't know if this applies to projectiles, but it certainly does to lots of stuff, other outlets won't ship because they take out separate permits for every transaction.
Brownell and US law require a export permit ($250 US ) on ammo ,components, barrels , frames , scopes and the list goes on . Non ITAR items over $100 US require a end users form no charge but the ceiling is $500 US. Been dealing with them for over 30 years.
These guys make it easy; and walk you through the process.
https://reloadinginternational.com/index.php
https://reloadinginternational.com/index.php
Depends on the kind of projectiles. Stones, sticks, nuts and bolts are no problem. But bullets are different.
What kind of projectile did you have in mind?
This is a reloading forum. We all know the meaning of technical words like "bullet".
What kind of projectile did you have in mind?
This is a reloading forum. We all know the meaning of technical words like "bullet".
LOL. I would think that on a firearms reloading forum the meaning of "projectile" is pretty unambiguous.
I was unaware of CBSA not having an issue with importing them at the time, thought that they might have. Just went with my gut feeling on not adding them to the order.
And after reading some other posts here, was not aware of the export permit either, yet the lady at the order desk had not informed of this permit.
I’m definitely learning a few things here, thank you everyone.
I may have to give them a shout again and inquire about the export permit and what is actually allowed with out the extra expense. Has me curious.
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B.Ruddick - Please keep us informed - Thxs ! RJ
Yup, painless and easy. I deal with them a lot to bring in projos which aren't available up here.
Ok so just got off the phone with Brownell.
Since it’s a Saturday I was not fully able to get an exact clear answer on this just yet.
The fellow I spoke with today at the order desk explained that the only possible issues we could have ordering projectiles could be a dangerous goods issue, as in LEAD being a possible hazardous material if exposed, like soft points or cast, but as he mentioned COULD BE an issue.
Of course he was just guessing.
I asked him about the $250 permit, he doesn’t know, and suggested calling back Mon-Fri, to speak with the international shipping department.
Luckily I actually have this Monday off, so if I remember, will check with them again.
Since it’s a Saturday I was not fully able to get an exact clear answer on this just yet.
The fellow I spoke with today at the order desk explained that the only possible issues we could have ordering projectiles could be a dangerous goods issue, as in LEAD being a possible hazardous material if exposed, like soft points or cast, but as he mentioned COULD BE an issue.
Of course he was just guessing.
I asked him about the $250 permit, he doesn’t know, and suggested calling back Mon-Fri, to speak with the international shipping department.
Luckily I actually have this Monday off, so if I remember, will check with them again.
I have imported components from USA. Only CSBA restriction I have found is max of 5,000 primers. So that applies to loaded ammo, primers and primed brass.
There is also a limit on powder. Around 18 pounds.
But the Americans have export rules.
There is also a limit on powder. Around 18 pounds.
But the Americans have export rules.
