Posted: 7/25/2007 9:49:49 AM EDT
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IIRC, the parts count thing only applies to rifles/shotguns covered by the '89 import ban. Since the AR receiver is the "gun," as long as it is made in the US, every other part can be imported. AFAIK, no one has imported AR receivers since 1989, so I really don't know how it wouild be possible to build a non-compliant AR. Then again, I could be wrong. 
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www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#o8 (A6) Does the GCA prohibit anyone from making a handgun, shotgun or rifle? [Back] With certain exceptions a firearm may be made by a non-licensee provided it is not for sale and the maker is not prohibited from possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semi-automatic rifle or non-sporting shotgun from imported parts. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and approval by ATF. An application to make a machine gun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing that the firearm is being made for a Federal or State agency. (O8) Does the expiration of the SAW ban change laws regarding assembly of nonsporting shotguns and semiautomatic rifles from imported parts? [Back] No. The provisions of section 922(r) of the GCA and the regulations in 27 CFR 478.39 regarding assembly of non-sporting shotguns and semiautomatic rifles from imported parts still apply. Sucks 
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