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Originally Posted by cpwrestler
I did read it and if they're shipping it directly to you, then they are in violation of American law. Firearms and firearms parts cannot be shipped directly to an individual in Canada, they must be shipped to an FFL. If they're not getting that right, then they are completing the proper paperwork.
There's a reason that virtually every major retailer will not accept orders from Canadian credit cards when purchasing firearms parts: they know it involves a ton of paperwork that they won't do.
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AFAIK and IMHE,
this is not accurate.
Specifically 'listed' parts such as receivers, barrels, bullets, primers, brass, & powder (including powder mfg in Canada), and any parts or scopes (or other) 'listed' as ITAR require specific export permits.
Some scopes (most with tactical reticles) are 'listed' as ITAR, many/most 'hunting' scopes are not ITAR. Night vision and some ballistic calculation scopes and range finders (and MANY other products) may also require ITAR permits for export, (most are >US$500).
Many 'allied' countries are eligible for a US$100 export permit exemption (not including shipping) for UNLISTED firearm parts. The export permit exemption for shipping to Canada is US$500.
Some US suppliers may require an end user declaration (and undertaking not to further export) before shipping US$100-500 in 'unlisted' firearm parts.
In general, P-rails, mounts and rings are not 'listed', or 'ITAR listed', parts and <US$500 can be shipped to Canada without an export permit.
Other non-firearm parts or tools may be included in a shipment with <US$500 of 'unlisted' firearm parts.
IIRC, an export permit can only be issued to a US resident person or Corp.
An International Import Permit is required to be included with all applications for export permits. (Import permits may expire before an export permit application is finally issued, = begin entire application process again.)
Manufacturers (or gunsmiths), may require yearly export licenses (=~US$2,500 or more) for their products to be exported by a retailer. Many small US mfg. do not purchase yearly export permits, as our market does not justify the cost. It is a grey area as to whether products (<US$500) from these mfg can be exported to Canada by an individual in the USA.
Frequent importers can obtain blanket import & export permits for a specific $ max (but no specific product model) to be shipped as required during the term, (often yearly).
In addition to the generality of the above,
firearm and ITAR requirements are regulated by the Dept of State, and optics and shotguns are regulated by the Dept of Commerce.
Dept of State permit & application fees can be substantial, Dept of Commerce fees can be much lower.
Many large suppliers maintain export desks with well qualified persons to ensure compliance with ALL regulations and restrictions. They are usually VERY helpful.
Good Luck, YMMV.