Importing tools from the US.

[Downunder]

Morning all,

Recently I’ve been requested by 2 seperate custom die manufactures in the US for customs declarations when ordering dies.

Over the years I’ve bought much that was unattainable in Australia from the US (and UK) without requiring import docs. 2 years ago import changed slightly with orders of 1k AU attracting duties but still no declaration docs required.

I ordered some non existent in AU Redding dies from a large US retailer 2 months ago and the were sent and arrived without docs no probs.

Does anyone know of any changes in the past month or 2 at customs, I’m not sure whether to go solo on the docs or employ a customs broker, not even sure if the extra effort and cost will be worth it.

I’m only importing specialist dies and mandrels, no gun parts.


Regards,


Tony

[straightshooter]

US vendors generally are fearful of offending against a myriad of US laws regarding firearms and related ancillaries.
Many have taken a stance of no export sales whatsoever.
From their point of view it is quite understandable, why risk the complete destruction of their business for the sake of some minor export sales.
Now for some US vendors still willing to export all that might be required is your written statement that the items you wish to buy may be freely imported into Australia and possession of these items is completely legal and uncontrolled in Australia.
On occasion it has worked for me.

[disco stu]

There is also the new rule that if someone sells more that $75k a year to Australia they need to collect and pay gst for all sales. All my rockauto orders have gst collected now. Not sure if this applies to this issue though.

Isn't a customs declaration just a form you fill in?

[Downunder]

US vendors generally are fearful of offending against a myriad of US laws regarding firearms and related ancillaries.
Many have taken a stance of no export sales whatsoever.
From their point of view it is quite understandable, why risk the complete destruction of their business for the sake of some minor export sales.
Now for some US vendors still willing to export all that might be required is your written statement that the items you wish to buy may be freely imported into Australia and possession of these items is completely legal and uncontrolled in Australia.
On occasion it has worked for me.

Ta, I’m guess it’s state regulated/legislated thus the contradictions between suppliers/states, never had a problem until I looked at sourcing from Texas.

Regards,

Tony

[tachyon]

The export issue relates to ITAR and the rules have been changed:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/itar/

The problem with reloading dies is that they get caught up by "The systemized production of ammunition, including the automated loading or reloading of ammunition;"

In Australia, most reloading stuff (other than primers and powder) is not a firearms part so can be purchased locally or imported.

The issue is that, under ITAR, it's technically illegal for somebody in the USA to export loading dies without the correct paperwork. Stocks and pistol grips are another item we don't regulate in Australia but are regulated in the USA.

[Downunder]

The export issue relates to ITAR and the rules have been changed:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/itar/

The problem with reloading dies is that they get caught up by "The systemized production of ammunition, including the automated loading or reloading of ammunition;"

In Australia, most reloading stuff (other than primers and powder) is not a firearms part so can be purchased locally or imported.

The issue is that, under ITAR, it's technically illegal for somebody in the USA to export loading dies without the correct paperwork. Stocks and pistol grips are another item we don't regulate in Australia but are regulated in the USA.

Appreciate the summary, Ill look at declarations next week.

Regards,


Tony