Posted: 4/12/2001 4:10:02 PM EDT
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What is the status of importing pre-ban mags from other countries?? I have a guy in Norway right now who has some fairly reasonable prices on pre-94 FML Glock 17 Drop-Frees, and I want 'em. I am always hearing politicians talking about "working hard to ban the importation of pre-ban high-capacity feeding devices", so I figure it is still legal, so long as they are pre's. Please only answer if you know for sure. I think it might be a gray area. If you don't know, let Mr. Steve answer. Thanks for any help McUZI |
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It is legal, but that doesn't mean it's easy. You'd need an import license, and it wouldn't be worth the costs and hassles associated with getting one to save a few bucks (or even a few hundred) on a couple of mags. Typically, importers bring in hundreds of thousands at a time. These items may sit in customs (while YOU pay for their storage) for months until they've been inspected and approved, and all red tape processed. -Troy |
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Quoted: How bout Fed X? |
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Wait a minute. Hold the phone. I often do transactions with a guy in Germany (Totally non gun related) buying Stamps and Covers. Sometimes pretty high dollar stuff, I have never had to deal with customs b4. Is it a gun thing? I have yet to see anything in the BATF yellowbook about this. |
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McUZI: anytime you bring anything into the US from a foreign country for purposes of commerce, it's subject to customs inspection, and possibly excise taxes/import duties. Where guns and ammunition are concerned, you need an approved Form 6 from the ATF, in addition to any required Dept. of State documents for the import. Magazines are generally not a controlled item, but since 94, >10 round magazines have extra requirements. Not being an importer myself, I don't know exactly what those are, but if you were to write the BATF, Customs and Dept. of State, they could tell you what kind of documentation is legally required. |
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First of all, we all know that the prohibitions of 18 USC 922 apply to not only interstate commerce, but also "foreign commerce". Sorry if I am insulting intelligence, however, I did not want this overlooked by anyone. From what little I have discovered (way outside my bailiwick here), you do need to jump through at least a modicum of Custom hoops (not sure exactly what documentation is required or license type)when importing "ammunition, firearms and [i]implements of war[/i]". You also must, as Circuits referenced, fill out and comply with an ATF Form 6, Part I (Part II is military), however, I don't know if a Class 1 license is required if the importation is for personal possession only and not for sale. I will dig further if anyone is interested since all I've really done here is verify what others have already stated. PS: Please ignore any intimations of the fruitfullness of illegal activity (ie. foreign smuggling) that Locknload's reply might convey. No flame, just would not want to give anyone the impression that the anectodal information conveyed was advice on how to "get away" with illegal activity or that this behavior is condoned in any way. Always stay legal. |
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A Form 6 is required for importation of a high capacity mag (even if it is less the $100.00). You do not need an importers license to import but will need an FFL. A FFL holder may make "occasional" imports for the purpose of adding to his personal collection or for a resident of his State (including firearms). There is some documentation needed to verify the mag's pre-ban status and that it is legal to export this item from the county in question. An FFL holder may request the proper forms from the ATF, they are listed on the reorder card. |