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21-09-2020, 06:28 #1
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Importing parts
Have looked for an answer via search but come up with nothing.
Could I Import a grip module, light, trigger and barrel from the US? Do you need special permits or do I just pay tax and duty? A friend will be sending them for me.
Thanks
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21-09-2020, 08:27 #2
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Re: Importing parts
At Brownells if order reaches $100 you will need an ITAR permit. They charge a hefty fee to apply on your behalf for it. And I believe a 15% Itar fee on value. Locally you will need to obtain an ITAC permit which is free, But on arrival Customs will charge you 15% Vat on items + 15% Customs fee for the parts. As well as a handling fee of about R60-00. In some cases they will ask you did a clearing Agent. Mostly not. But if they do it will be +R450-00 extra.
At moment not alot of companies will ship anything firearm related out of USA. So you will first need to find a company you wish to order from. And ask them if they have courier willing to ship. As you might find your items getting to customs USA, And then rejected to leave the country. Some seller will say in advance. Should this happen. They do not need to refund as you needed to have investigated before hand.
Even if your friend ships it. You will need minimum ITAR permit to get around USA Customs to let it leave the country. Or they will reject and confiscate. Here you will still need ITAC once customs inspects it.
Again USA is very strict on firearm related items leaving.
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21-09-2020, 08:30 #3
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Re: Importing parts
ITAR fell away, read here: https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insig...-have-arrived/
The barrel will be an issue, forget about it, but the other parts will just be a ITAC permit, and those are relatively easy and painless.
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21-09-2020, 08:37 #4
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Re: Importing parts
Shipping will also be a ball-ache if your friend sends it, quotes I've had from my bud in Georgetown KY to Centurion: DHL $191, FedEx $188 and UPS $170 for a 1kg package.. Some items you can't find here, so you close the eyes, bite the pillow and think pleasant thoughts..
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21-09-2020, 09:02 #5
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Re: Importing parts
Thanks guys for the feedback. I’ll check ITAC out and chat to the US supplier. Understand the cost of shipping.
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21-09-2020, 09:24 #6
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Re: Importing parts
EAR is now applicable to firearms and parts that are commercially available in the USA.
You will still need an export permit imo.
Export permits are now processed by the US Dept of Commerce instead of US Dept of State as under ITAR.
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21-09-2020, 13:52 #8
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22-09-2020, 11:45 #10
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Re: Importing parts
Just note the Barrel you mentioned is not going to work. As that is a licensed part.
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