Has anyone imported a rifle from America

[1sikxt]

Just looking at prices of rifles in America and from what iv read the only permit you need is the b709a has any one had any experience thanks for your help

[6mmdasher]

I have imported a stolle from Kelblys, a b709a is required as well as a b374, also depending on what state you are in there are other conditions reguarding who the rifle will be released to. In Vic it can only be released to the Dealer or a representive of that Dealer from customs. You can also import from someone who has an American export license.

[Harts]

I have a brief look into it years ago, at the time though it was apparently taking 5-6 months for things to clear, so didn't pursue it.

[Guliver]

http://www.acme-firearms.com.au/service ... rvice.html

International Importation of Firearms into the State of Victoria - We can act as your nominated firearm dealer should you wish to import firearms into the State of Victoria from overseas.

Customers must arrange and make payment for all costs incurred. We shall apply for and arrange the necessary importation certificates, customs brokerage, customs clearance, local cartage and collection of the goods from the freight forwarders at the customer’s expense.

A fee of $AUD330.00 is payable to Acme Firearms per shipment for up to five firearms, thereafter $AUD110.00 for each additional firearm within the same shipment. Firearms shall be transferred to the customer upon receipt of a valid Permit to Acquire, for all firearms within the shipment, at the one time. Customers should insure all goods against loss or damage prior to appointing us as their nominated firearm dealer.

How much does an International Importation Cost? - Costs vary depending upon many factors. The biggest consideration is freight charges. Firearms generally are sent by air freight via a freight forwarding company. Frieght from the US can cost you up to $AUD800.00 for a single firearm.

We once received a single firearm from Canada charging the buyer freight of $AUD1800.00. There are other charges once landed in Australia such as government duties and taxes, customs and quarantine fees adding approximately another 25% of purchase price. There is also the local freight forwarders charges. Finally, we charge $AUD330.00 for our efforts.

For Example - You find a desirable firearm with wooden grips online in the US and simply must have it. Price $US700, bargain! Total landed price $AUD2,075 transferred and registered into your name.

Generally, it only becomes viable to import from overseas when it's a rare collectible firearm or if three or more firearms are imported. Of course, sometimes it's not just about the money and more about the firearm.

[Fujix]

Go Guliver...

[1sikxt]

Thanks for that mate

[Aster]

$1,800 freight for a rifle from Canada... They must be paying some guy by the hour to fly here directly.

[batter]

$1,800 freight for a rifle from Canada... They must be paying some guy by the hour to fly here directly.

$330 a pop for each rifle would be keeping the chequebook nice and heavy too.

[Brute]

$330 a pop for each rifle would be keeping the chequebook nice and heavy too.

Definitely some nice coin for filling out a few forms.