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Need some advice .....
I need a replacement barrel for a shotgun,
i have found a dealer in the USA who will ship to the UK, however is it legal for me to have it posted to my address ?
i cant to go through an RFD as they say they dont have the import licence ! or else they would charge a fortune
i have checked the customs website and the UKBA website which says a barrel can be imported as long as i hold the correct FAC for the weapon it is for, which i do.
Anyone imported a barrel from the USA ?
I have e-mailed UK customs seeking clarification, as i dont want to be breaking any laws !
thanks

I think Diogenes is the expert on such matters...

I think the US ITAR restrictions might be an issue. You can't easily export anything that is a constituant part of a firearm without the correct export license which I think runs at about $350. Having said that I've imported various items including UZI magazines through USPS without any issues. Bit of a lottery I think.

The ITAR licence is closer to USD260 from memory and I was talking to someone only yesterday that had imported a Bartlein barrel blank for his Sako 75 from the USA. I will mail him and see if he can help.

Thanks oven

I am after a Rem 870 barrel if you want to half costs?

Amber Dog wrote:I am after a Rem 870 barrel if you want to half costs?

...so am I - and an Auto 5 barrel

Also I believe it has to be sent to an exporter from a FFL which then signs it over to RFD and then to you.

Amber Dog wrote:Also I believe it has to be sent to an exporter from a FFL which then signs it over to RFD and then to you.

...some people believe in fairies in the garden

Personal importation IS possible without involving an RFD

Component parts like barrels etc??