Thread: Importing AR parts under the 400 nzd custom thingy?

The price for 9mm AR rifles in NZ are crazy expensive, I'm talking 300% of the US price as well as difficult to find in stock.

However if importing you normally have to pay GST, however what if I buy AR parts, making sure that they each would fall under 400 nzd, would that work? (this link https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal...uty-estimator/ says there would be no duty for that)

Alternatively, I sometimes travel to USA, but I'm not sure if I can buy there and bring back to NZ because:
*I'm not sure they would allow me to buy AR parts in the state with just a NZ licence.
*Even with a NZ import permit I would be scared to bring on flight because my flight has a 1h stop in piece of shit Australia

(I have E cat license btw)