Importing guns from the USA

[mag41uk]

Wouldn't it be simpler and cheaper to use an RFD in the UK who is already importing from the US?
SYSS is one. They tend to import several at a time to minimize the fees per gun.

[saddler]

Is there any way that those that are, or have exported items to the UK could perhaps consolidate this into a simple process using just one point of contact in the US so that FBUKers have a route to do this themselves if they wish??????

Even better would be finding an easy route for importing into the UK...

Wouldn't it be simpler and cheaper to use an RFD in the UK who is already importing from the US?
SYSS is one. They tend to import several at a time to minimize the fees per gun.

Er, not sure on that...I have a lot of time for Roger at SYSS, but by the time an RFD has spent many hours on paperwork & quite a few quid on fees and product outlay, then shipping & import fees, they want to see a good return for their efforts/outlay.
A smaller, neutral RFD that acts as a point of delivery - yes; one that is a key player for brands X, Y & Z - no.

[TJC]

You need to find an exporter, they should be able to tell you a ball-park figure based on previous shipments, especially if you add in the document and other fees.

I have found it can vary a huge amount the most expensive was just over $1000 for a single rifle (included a charge of a % of the sale value of the rifle)

You need to shop around. Below is cut n paste for me bringing in a .308 bolt action.
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Shipping would depend upon destination. Stansted is the most cost
effective at this point in time, with rates around $125 for a rifle.
In addition to shipping, there will be a US State Department fee ($250),
and our export rate, at $200.

All the very best from Colorado,

MIke Knehs


ETSS LLC
P.O. Box 539
110 South 7th Street
Unit D
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
USA
Tel.: +001 (970) 872 3770
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E-Mail: etssusa@usa.net

[Mattnall]

You need to shop around.

Not my choice in this instance, I'm just receiving, all I did was the paperwork this end to get the export licence their end (EUA, letter of intent, etc).

[Alpha1]

At the end of the day the rifle is unseen its not going to be cheap to get it here I would have to get a slot for it. On the other hand I have a slot for a .222 its on my wish list my friendly dealer has a cracking example for a good price so I am going to buy the .222. but thanks for every ones input much appreciated.