Purchasing a firearm in the U.S. and having it delivered to Canada

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A holder of a valid Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) may import a restricted or non-restricted firearm, depending on the limitations of their PAL. However, the US controls the export of most firearms (antiques and muzzle-loaders are not controlled for export) and the US must issue an export license to the American exporter. Prior to issuing this license the US government requires that the Canadian importer present a document from Canada allowing this proposed transaction. To satisfy that US requirement Canadian residents may apply for an International Import Certificate (IIC).

The following steps are involved;

1. Have the US seller identify the exporter - the US government requires that this exporter be a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) gun dealer for most exports. In many cases the US seller is an FFL dealer.
2. Apply to International Trade Canada (ITCan) for an International Import Certificate (IIC) by calling (613) 996-2387 or by faxing your request to (613) 996-9933 and requesting blank application forms. Once completed, the form should be returned to ITCan for processing and certification. Expect this process to take 2-3 weeks. The certified document will then be returned to the applicant for onward delivery to the US exporter. There is no charge for the IIC.
3. Pre-register the firearm through the Canada Firearms Centre. Pre-registration allows the importer to clear the firearm through the Canada Border Service Agency without undue delay.
4. The US exporter will attach their copy of the IIC to their application for an export license. In the US, applications for shotguns are administered by the Department of Commerce and for all other firearms are administered by the Department of State.
5. Once the US export license is issued the US exporter may then send the firearm to Canada.
6. The Canadian importer is responsible for declaring the value of the firearm to Canada Customs and for ensuring that all safe storage and safe transportation regulations are observed.
7. Within 30 days of arrival in Canada, the importer must have the firearm verified and such verification confirmed with the Canada Firearms Centre.

 
*Although all information is believed to be correct, Guns International makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information.

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