Shipping parts to Europe - what issues?

markbritt · 01-18-2010, 10:55 AM

I have a gentleman from Czech Republic interested in purchasing a luger barrel from me. Are there any issues shipping it to him? Can I simply go to the Post Office and declare the item and sent it out?

Edward Tinker · 01-18-2010, 10:59 AM

I have had few problems shipping parts.

I did have trouble once shipping magazines to the Ukraine; and items were sent back.....

Ed

Ron Smith · 01-18-2010, 11:04 AM

USPS information on prohibited and restricted items to Czech Republic. You should have him check at his end to verify that it can be brought into the country.

http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ce_019.htm

Vlim · 01-18-2010, 11:06 AM

It depends on the local regulations. Over here, essential gun parts like barrels, toggles, frames and receivers must be accompanied by a customs permit, which is only provided to people who can prove they are allowed to own these items.

Most European countries require a customs permit of some sort. The receiver can apply for one locally and then transfer it to the seller.

laoshi75 · 01-18-2010, 11:13 AM

I already ordered and received many gun parts from USA, barrels and magazines included, without problem. I think you can export most gun parts, except frames.
The import question is the problem of the buyer who must verify his national legislation, this is his responsability at his own risk. Also, he must pay all extra costs if the package is sent back to the US seller, and cannot claim if the ordered items are stopped by the customs. christian

01-18-2010, 10:55 AM	#1
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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I have had few problems shipping parts. I did have trouble once shipping magazines to the Ukraine; and items were sent back..... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-18-2010, 11:04 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	USPS information on prohibited and restricted items to Czech Republic. You should have him check at his end to verify that it can be brought into the country. http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ce_019.htm __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-18-2010, 11:06 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	It depends on the local regulations. Over here, essential gun parts like barrels, toggles, frames and receivers must be accompanied by a customs permit, which is only provided to people who can prove they are allowed to own these items. Most European countries require a customs permit of some sort. The receiver can apply for one locally and then transfer it to the seller.

01-18-2010, 11:13 AM	#5
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 491 Thanks: 288 Thanked 98 Times in 42 Posts	I already ordered and received many gun parts from USA, barrels and magazines included, without problem. I think you can export most gun parts, except frames. The import question is the problem of the buyer who must verify his national legislation, this is his responsability at his own risk. Also, he must pay all extra costs if the package is sent back to the US seller, and cannot claim if the ordered items are stopped by the customs. christian