Importing Services

Importing/Exporting Services

To initiate the import process, we will gather specific information about the firearms from you or the foreign seller. Using this information, we will submit an import permit application to our Federal Government for review. Once approved, we will work directly with the foreign exporter, providing them with all necessary import documentation to obtain an export permit. After both the import and export permits are validated, the foreign exporter can arrange shipment to the US. Our Customs Broker will clear the shipment with US Customs and pay any associated fees, including US Customs Duty.

The firearms will be transferred to our facilities, where we will stamp the barrels with our name, city, and state, as required by Federal law. Once the import stamp is complete, we will issue the final invoice for our import service. After receiving payment in full, we will arrange for your firearms to be shipped to your local firearms dealer for final possession. If you possess a North Carolina Firearms ID card, you can take possession directly from Knight’s Defense. If the eapon

To submit an import application, please provide the following details:

  1. Your Information:

    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone
    • Email

  2. Foreign Shipper’s Information:

    • Name
    • Address

  3. Foreign Seller’s Information:

    • Name
    • Address

  4. Firearm Details for Each Firearm:

    • Make
    • Model
    • Serial Number
    • Gauge or Caliber
    • Barrel Length
    • Overall Length
    • Condition (New or Used)
    • Value

  5. Scope Information (if applicable):

    • Manufacturer
    • Model
    • Power
    • Value
    • Serial Number

         

Import Fees – These fees do not include any costs associated with the export of the firearm out of the origin country.Pricing
License & Processing – Up to 4 Firearms ($75 each additional firearm) $400.00$400
Customs Clearance Fees – Approximate $700.00$700
United States Customs Duty
Rifles – of the declared value 2.5%3.1%
Shotguns – of the declared value 2.0%2.6%
Rifle Scopes – of the declared value 10%13%

Import Engraving – Per Barrel* $100.00 

plus $50.00 Per Firearm W/O Serial Number

$100 
Shipping Insurance – Optional$4.71/$1,000 with a $1,000 deductible
Domestic shipping charges to your local firearms dealer: To Be DeterminedTo be Determined
You as the purchaser are responsible for filing and paying any applicable excise tax to the Federal Government*

Import Engraving Federal Requirements for Licensed Importers

18 U.S.C. § 923(i) and 27 CFR § 478.92

26 U.S.C. § 5842 and 27 CFR § 479.102

Name of Importer
Must be conspicuously engraved, cast, or stamped (impressed) on the firearm frame, receiver, barrel, or slide. For firearms imported after January 30, 2002, the engraving, casting, or stamping (impressing) of the importer’s name must be to a minimum depth of .003 inch.

City & State of the Importer
Must be conspicuously engraved, cast, or stamped (impressed) on the firearm frame, receiver, barrel, or slide. For firearms imported after January 30, 2002, the engraving, casting, or stamping (impressing) of the importer’s city and state must be to a minimum depth of .003 inch.

NOTE: The importer must ensure that these identification marks appear on each firearm. If the manufacturer has not marked them, the importer must place the required markings on the firearm within 15 days after their release from Customs and Border Protection custody.

Excise Tax Information:
All foreign-made firearms are subject to Federal Excise Tax (FET) upon importation. Since Knight’s Defense acts solely as the importer of record, we are not responsible for paying the FET on your imported firearm. You must file and pay this tax with the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Due to import and export regulations of some countries, we may be unable to assist you with your shipment.

 

To submit the export permit application form for approval, we will need the following information in addition to the firearm’s details:

  1. U.S. Seller Information:

    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone Number
    • Email

  2. U.S. Source Information:

    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone Number
    • Email

  3. U.S. Carrier Information:

    • Business Name (courier company, e.g., UPS, FedEx, etc.)

  4. Foreign Clearing Agent Information:

    • Business Name
    • Address
    • Telephone Number
    • Email

  5. Foreign Importer Information:

    • Business Name
    • Address
    • Telephone Number
    • Email

  6. Foreign Seller Information:

    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone Number
    • Email

Please Note:

  • Full payment of all export fees is required prior to any firearm being exported.
  • License fees are non-refundable in the event of a denied application or unused permit.