Thread: import from USA

Like Mikee said, everything is fully declared to customs and NZ post. It is legal, official and above board. It's not like the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of privately imported guns and parts are just snuck in while customs and NZ post look the other way.

Originally Posted by Banana

It's not like the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of privately imported guns and parts are just snuck in while customs and NZ post look the other way.

the way custom charge there will be definitely no sneaking, they will be walloping my wallet as I type this ;(

Originally Posted by mikee

the way custom charge there will be definitely no sneaking, they will be walloping my wallet as I type this ;(

Do they ring you up and ask for a CC? I have not bought overseas in a decade after getting burned by Customs on a $90 item (yes Ninety) so I think that is how it worked. I have a birthday prezzy lower and BCG awaiting clearance to ship from Brownells, hopefully by month end.

Originally Posted by steven

Do they ring you up and ask for a CC? I have not bought overseas in a decade after getting burned by Customs on a $90 item (yes Ninety) so I think that is how it worked. I have a birthday prezzy lower and BCG awaiting clearance to ship from Brownells, hopefully by month end.

They will send you a letter with instructions on how to pay and where to send you permit if you have one. i usually email customs arms officer when the tracking shows they have it to save the wait for Slowpost notification

My understanding is gun parts are not a dangerous goods as legally defined, even a gun isnt I think as it contains no substance that can ignite, hence not dangerous goods. Ammo on the other hand, sure.

Now it appears that NZ post has a policy of not accepting guns domestically as a company policy, but from overseas I think they are legally obliged to deliver. I mean by now they would have balked surely? Anyway I tend to use Post Haste/Castle and they are always happy to take stuff and they are cheaper, considerably so, bugger NZ post.

Originally Posted by Banana

It's not like the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of privately imported guns and parts are just snuck in while customs and NZ post look the other way.

This seems to be exactly what it is, barring the customs part. Customs isn't the issue...as long as you have the right permits (where necessary), everthing is totally legit on that side.

NZ Post is very clear about not allowing firearms/parts in their network: https://www.nzpost.co.nz/home/sendin...ohibited-items

And I confirmed with their customer services that this also applies to inbound goods from overseas: "Unfortunately firearms and firearms parts are prohibited in New Zealand Post's network, which for inbound items includes the air carrier, our processing facilities and domestic carriers. While we acknowledge that some items come in without consequence, New Zealand Post cannot and will not consciously facilitate the carriage of these items, including transferring them to a third party for delivery."

Look on any international carrier's website (DHL, Fedex, TNT, etc.) and talk to their NZ customer services and you'll find the exact same thing — "No, we don't ship any firearms or firearms parts internationally, no exceptions, sorry".

It's not that it doesn't happen, just that it's not supposed to.

Who here has imported shipments large enough ($1,000+) to require full customs brokerage via USPS / NZ Post? If they will broker these goods, knowing full well what they are, then clearly the "don't care" policy goes beyond simply "don't ask".

Originally Posted by RampantSprouts

Who here has imported shipments large enough ($1,000+) to require full customs brokerage via USPS / NZ Post? If they will broker these goods, knowing full well what they are, then clearly the "don't care" policy goes beyond simply "don't ask".

You don't need them to act as a broker for you. Just get a client code and Customs will bill you directly.

You seem to be refusing to accept the FACT that all of the LEGAL shipments of firearms and parts come through the normal means of international shipping.

Continuing to seek "clarification" of a companies policies will only lead to frustration and increased hassles.

Guide to ordering online:

• Contact the company you want to buy something from or in the case of Brownells, just click add to cart and complete the order.
• If the company won't sell it to you, they will tell you.
• If you need an export permit or End User Certificate, they will tell you.
• If you need an import permit, get it from the Police.
  http://www.police.govt.nz/sites/defa...ol-67b-rev.pdf
• Not sure if you need an import permit? Here's the NZPolice guide:
  http://www.police.govt.nz/sites/defa...f-firearms.pdf
• If the company requests a letter stating that you don't need an import permit. Write one.
• If your order is over $1000NZD, get a client code.
  http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/reso...NZCS%20224.pdf

Just order your stuff and let the people who deliver everybody else's stuff, deliver yours.

PS,
Don't call up NZPost when you get your stuff and question them on why they are not adhering to their own policies.