Washington Import permit question

[MymuttBear]

Once you have an import permit approved by the ATF (empty brass) do you send a copy of the permit to the exporter? Do I need to inform USPS they are on the way?
Thanks in advance.

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[User 1234]

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/atf-guidebook-importation-verification-firearms-ammunition-and-implements-war/download

It might be answered in here:

 

[MymuttBear]

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/atf-guidebook-importation-verification-firearms-ammunition-and-implements-war/download

It might be answered in here:

Thanks.
The link has got me closer to what I am required to do, completing another form once I have the cases to confirm there are no discrepancies.
There is a section with help desk information so I may hit them up directly, and before the cases get here, to ensure I get it right first time.

 

[wired]

Yes. You need an approved form 6 and you are not going to get one as a non licensee. You fill out the permit , get it approved, send it to the seller who includes it int he package and when it goes through customs they will probably send it to you if its a small order. Otherwise its sent to your customs broker.

 

[MymuttBear]

Yes. You need an approved form 6 and you are not going to get one as a non licensee. You fill out the permit , get it approved, send it to the seller who includes it int he package and when it goes through customs they will probably send it to you if its a small order. Otherwise its sent to your customs broker.

I have the approved Form 6, I guess since it's empty brass (200 x .375 Win) it sailed through the ATF in a matter of days, impressive I thought.
Your comment about a customs broker, what is that? I know for a fact I don't have one.

 

[wired]

I have the approved Form 6, I guess since it's empty brass (200 x .375 Win) it sailed through the ATF in a matter of days, impressive I thought.
Your comment about a customs broker, what is that? I know for a fact I don't have one.

They are really haphazard about approving those. One day they'll tall you you need to be a licensee the next they just approve anything. Hard agency to love. If they approved you with no broker just go for it. 90% of the time they never ask for the part B anyway.

 

[MymuttBear]

They are really haphazard about approving those. One day they'll tall you you need to be a licensee the next they just approve anything. Hard agency to love. If they approved you with no broker just go for it. 90% of the time they never ask for the part B anyway.

Maybe they took pity on me for importing .375 Win brass? In my defense when I started the process I couldn't get brass anywhere here.
I know now that as long as you have a bit of patience Starline will eventually do a run of hard to get calibers such as .348 Win.

 

[wired]

Maybe they took pity on me for importing .375 Win brass? In my defense when I started the process I couldn't get brass anywhere here.
I know now that as long as you have a bit of patience Starline will eventually do a run of hard to get calibers such as .348 Win.

I've run out of patience with star line. How much are you importing?

 

[MymuttBear]

I've run out of patience with star line. How much are you importing?

200 cases. I don't need them as I have enough now, and I don't even shoot it that often.

 

[wired]

200 cases. I don't need them as I have enough now, and I don't even shoot it that often.

Oh, I thought you were talking bulk.

 

[MymuttBear]

Oh, I thought you were talking bulk.

Even getting 200 at the time was a feat let alone a bulk purchase!

 

[MymuttBear]

Update:
I emailed the ATF regarding the import process after items (200 empty brass) get to the US, specifically filling out a Form 6A.

".....I have applied for an import permit and I wanted to know if I need to complete Section I of Form 6A before the items get here and email it to the ATF or do I complete Section I and Section III after I get the items and then email the completed Form 6A and the approved Form 6?"


From the ATF:
You must wait until the shipment arrives and verify and complete the 6a within 15 days of receipt. Thank you.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives

Imports Branch

[email protected]


So, if you want to import, fill out Form 6, in triplicate, and mail to the ATF. Get it approved and send a copy to the exporter named on the Form 6.

Once you get the items in country fill out a Form 6A and mail it back to the ATF within 15 days. I think you can also email it back. I'll do both, a hard copy to follow up the email.

Not too involved but then again it was only brass and a small quantity. One other thing, where the Form 6 was noted as did I want a copy of the approved form returned to me I checked that box as the exporter (Aus) required it.

I was expecting a hard copy however I got the approved Form 6 via email. Maybe the hard copy is still on the way but maybe not, something to consider.