How hard is it to order a rifle stock from America and the law?

Tubs · September 24, 2015

I would like to get a thumb hole stock from tikka performance in america, they said they ship to the uk but it would be best to get a customs broker as things will process smoother and it won't take as long, had a look online at a company called uk imports but i'm finding it very hard to understand so many regulations and laws. On the tikka site it says standard shipping is $9.99 but i could still be charged other taxes and i need to find out what the uk laws are for importing a gun stock but cant find any ,they keep going back to firearms regulations and laws. Anyone else out there got any experience they might be able to share please.

MrCetrizine · September 24, 2015

Importing here isn't an issue, it's the same as anything, customs may or may not hit you for 20%.

It's exporting from the US where the problems sometimes lie. Most firearm components are covered by ITAR and can't be exported without a licence.

If the performance centre are willing to ship then they either have a licence or the stock is ITAR exempt.

Either way, you face no consequences except for a possible import duty hit.

Akeld · September 24, 2015

Have you considered Boyds, problem free ordering, providing its less than $100 (which standard thimbholes are)

Tubs · September 24, 2015

Have you considered Boyds, problem free ordering, providing its less than $100 (which standard thimbholes are)

Yes had a look on there site but its more than the 100 dollars and not so keen on the wide fore end prefer the slimmer fore end and a thumb hole, will keep looking for now thanks.