Shipping a rifle scope from Canada to the USA

[Canadaboy]

I know it can be a pain to export rifle scopes to Canada from the USA due to ITAR restrictions. Is it the same shipping a scope to the USA ?

I’m curious as I have a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 EE that I don’t have a use for, and should probably sell.

Also, what would be a reasonable price? It has the 4AI reticle, very light ring marks but otherwise excellent condition.

 

[Longwalker]

It’s my understanding that scopes over 4x require a export permit if they are permanently exported. Available on line, free, but it does require some paperwork.

 

[SaintPanzer]

I guess my question would be: "Where in Canada are you?" This could be important. For instance, I visit parts of Canada from time to time, and I often have personal items in my hand luggage...

 

[Ontario Hunter]

It’s my understanding that scopes over 4x require a export permit if they are permanently exported. Available on line, free, but it does require some paperwork.

Yes, I have actually done online permanent export for rifle to Africa for lodge owner. Permanent export paperwork takes more time to process. However, US regs may require a registered importer receive the gun part. I know it's required to export gun parts from US. I have run into this countless times. Gun parts under $500 can be personly shipped to Canada from US via special "low value shipper" ... if one can be found.

 

[HACT07]

I think it may of come along with the many other rules after 9-11(maybe prior). I do know that selling any firearm part or aiming system out of the U.S. can be a hassle, even to friendly Canada. I'd imagine there are provisions if you jumped through the hoops with the proper agency, probably not worth it for a private seller.

 

[Justbryan]

It is a very sought after scope that I would love to get my hands on and so would many others in the USA. Probably easiest is to list it for Canada sell only and if not later change to USA sale.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Contact irunguns

 

[Canadaboy]

The market for stuff like this is much smaller here, but as suggested I think I’ll just list it in Canada for now. If import to the US was simple I’d just list it here, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.