Thread: Recent US export rule changes

So to clarify we can now order stocks and scopes from overseas with the only gamble being gst and duty?

Originally Posted by cameronjackwhite

So to clarify we can now order stocks and scopes from overseas with the only gamble being gst and duty?

If it's under 1000 and the company you purchase off is not registered with our IRD, Customs will not collect gst. Companies that do greater than 60k business into NZ annually have been hounded to register with IRD and to collect gst on the govt behalf.
Run it thru What's My Duty to check. Scopes and stocks aren't in the list on What's My Duty so I usually select golf clubs.

https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal...uty-estimator/

Originally Posted by -BW-

This has happened to me before, pre-covid, USPS sent a brownells package to Zurich instead of New Zealand, and the replacement got lost in NZ. I eventually ended up with 3x the same order once they all arrived. Its not unusual for international mail to get lost or misdirected.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I received my parcels 2 month later in one piece!

Originally Posted by cameronjackwhite

So to clarify we can now order stocks and scopes from overseas with the only gamble being gst and duty?

No GST nor duty to be collected if you order from Brownells right now if the total value (exclude shipping) is under 1000 NZD.

Do you need a police permit to bring in a 'scope then?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Do you need a police permit to bring in a 'scope then?

In my experience, yes. I have one here sitting ready to go, whereas when I tested the system by applying for one for reloading dies I was "declined" (cop speak for not required). Mind you I think their whole system is fluid and Customs could end up jerking one around on the dies.

But back to your question, I would apply for a permit for a scope.

2-4 weeks turnaround time sounds incredibly quick.
From the day that I ordered my scope to the day that I actually got the scope took 10 months.

Originally Posted by zimmer

In my experience, yes. I have one here sitting ready to go, whereas when I tested the system by applying for one for reloading dies I was "declined" (cop speak for not required). Mind you I think their whole system is fluid and Customs could end up jerking one around on the dies.

But back to your question, I would apply for a permit for a scope.

Are we now able to buy things over 100$usd from Brownells?

Originally Posted by GDMP

No...you don't.We have that in writing from customs.

Ah, I'd check with the police on that one, not customs but after all the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Mixed messages from both departments.
It's so easy to get a permit. A back up if needed when the scope lands and customs change their minds.

Originally Posted by zimmer

Ah, I'd check with the police on that one, not customs but after all the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Mixed messages from both departments.
It's so easy to get a permit. A back up if needed when the scope lands and customs change their minds.

Im inclined to agree. Have you got a link to the correct police form @zimmer ?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Im inclined to agree. Have you got a link to the correct police form @zimmer ?

@Tahr It used to be POL 67B. Now, to make our lives easier it is FRM 67B.

https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/...rms-and-guides

Have fun.

Originally Posted by zimmer

@Tahr It used to be POL 67B. Now, to make our lives easier it is FRM 67B.

https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/...rms-and-guides

Have fun.

Ta

Originally Posted by eamars

Hello All
I would like to share my experience exporting firearm related stuff from US online shops post ITAR ease. Please feel free to share your experience as well.

Please note all firearm related parts requires import permit. The police now only issues electronic (both supplier and custom) copy of permits post LV4 lock down. The average turn-a-round time is between 2-4 weeks.

Brownells:
No extra fee/permit required for part under $500. $6000 allowance a year without extra fee/permit. Will ship to NZ with USPS. The shipping is cheap but slow.

Eurooptic:
No extra fee/permit for parts, scopes, magazines etc. Firearm/actions will need export permit but with no extra fee. Expecting 4-6 weeks for export permit application. $125 flat worldwide shipping with USPS (but can be negotiated).

Has anybody be had any recent experience in importing mags from any other exporters (apart from Brownells)? I’m trying to import some
Before the current exemptions are removed by the pending administration. I usually deal with brownells but Unfortunately they don’t hold the parts and many other suppliers such as numrich no longer export.

Would be interested to know if anyone has found any other exporters that will export mags to nz. Import permits will of course be in place

Originally Posted by GDMP

I would have thought NZ post was legally obliged to deliver something sent to NZ via international post.....surely there are international agreements about such things.

Originally Posted by GDMP

Just be aware that if they arrive in NZ by mail then NZ post will not forward them to you....it will be up to you to arrange for someone to uplift them from the mail center at the airport.Completely unfair but that is the current situation.

Oddly enough I think they are legally obliged to deliver based on their contract, they just aren't and no one has pushed it legally. Canada Post's international shipping department was surprised that NZ post wasn't completing shipments, since the agreement between them hasn't been changed and firearms parts are still ok based on their current agreement... so I think this is a case of NZ post changing their policy but not doing it properly and hoping that no one forces a legal battle over it.

Internally I think NZ post is equally confused given that I've contacted them and the staff couldn't wrap their heads around the idea that a complete firearm and parts might not be the same thing, and the website lists firearms parts as prohibited from shipping, but in the same line states that they aren't prohibited from shipping if they're well packaged

Firearms parts (excludes ammunition) | Prohibited item | Can be sent only if packaged to withstand transport and handling

@omark You can get some types of magazines from Rainier Arms. I’m about to orders some Magpul AICS mags when they come back into stock.