Import Rifle.

[Baz460]

Hi. I said I would never do it again, because I once imported a 460 XVR Smith and Wesson, and it took forever to get my handgun license upgraded, but my friend made me an offer I just couldn't refuse
How does Customs work out the import duty on a Rifle if it is a gift?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Baz.

[marksman]

I'm not really sure if the gift thing works anymore, I am pretty sure you will get slugged anyway
I and a few mates have been hoping Trump will change things around to benefit us shooters as well as the gun trade in the US

[1886]

There is no direct import duty fee anymore given the free trade agreement.

All you have to pay is GST on all costs, plus a small Customs admin fee.

Given its a freebie customs may determine a price for it and then assign GST or it maybe classed as a total freebie and GST will only be on shipping, export permit cost and any US dealer handling costs etc.

Give them a call.

[Baz460]

Cheers guys. I also found out that you have to have a separate B7O9 form for brass and reloading dies. I think the import cost GST etc will be roughly $700, but still a massive saving if you are prepared to wait. LOL

Cheers Baz.

[brett1868]

There's a few other fees you need to keep in mind, being a rifle it will have to be exported by a licensed US FFS dealer then collected from customs by a licensed dealer and registered. Brokerage in Aus needs to be considered and paid for, best to organise this before the rifle ships so it goes straight to the broker. I did this myself but next time I'll use some one like Danny at Delta Tactical to manage.

Below were the actual costs to import a barrel and action costing $4600 from the US last year.
U.S Brokerage - $665
Shipping / Packaging US-AUS $1702
AUS Brokerage / customs / duties / taxes - $897
NSW Dealer fees $200

[Baz460]

Will start the process in 2 weeks, I am going to do it myself and will keep a tally of what it costs to land here and let you all know.

Baz.

[bladeracer]

Cheers guys. I also found out that you have to have a separate B7O9 form for brass and reloading dies. I think the import cost GST etc will be roughly $700, but still a massive saving if you are prepared to wait. LOL

Cheers Baz.

You don't need a B709 to import dies.
Ammunition components you do, or just order it through an importer that already has the paperwork in place - like Brownells.com.au. I've bought lots of bullets and brass out of the US via them.