Imports & Exports | New England Custom Gun

As everyone knows the internet has expanded our shopping area to points all over the world. Once you have secured a sale or purchase and you have the need to import or export a gun into or out of the United States, NECG is set up to handle your requirements.

NECG is licensed for permanent, as well as temporary, import or export with the BATF, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce.

Here are some of the costs associated with the import or export of a single firearm:

Import or Export Permit Fee: $450 covers the permit cost and all processing fees.

($100 fee per each additional firearm.)

The following is a list of additional charges that are not included and must be paid for by the customer:

All Broker Fee's: which includes the shipping to or from the foreign destination: From $300 to $800+

Shipping charges: To or From Broker and NECG: $100

All Duty Charges: (Imports Only): 5% paid based on the value of the firearm.

Federal Excise Tax: (Imports Only): 11% paid based on the value of the firearm.

Please also note that all firearms imported into the United States are required by law to have the importers name and address engraved on them within 10 days of the importation. We will engrave our registered name and address as "NECG - Claremont NH" in an inconspicuous area on the firearm. There is a $75 charge for this.

Information needed for all Imports:

All information must be provided by email and is accepted in PDF format only, all others will be denied.

1) "Letter of Intent" specifying the purpose of the firearm whether for re-sale or personal use. It should also include the Make, Model, Caliber and Serial Number of the fiream. as well as the value of the firearm, barrel(s) length, overall length and whether the firearm is used or new condition.

2) A Copy of a Purchase Order or Invoice.

3) Name and address of the Foreign Seller.

4) Name and address of Foreign shipper if different than the Seller.

5) Name and address of Manufacturer.

6) Country of Exportation

7) Photos of the firearm and any brochures with information on firearm.

8) Specific purpose ( Resale or Personal use)

Information required for all Exports:

All information must be provided by email and is accepted in PDF format only, all others will be denied.

1) "Letter of Intent" specifying the purpose of the firearm whether for re-sale or personal use. It should also include the Make, Model, Caliber and Serial Number of the fiream as well as the value, barrel(s) length, overall length and whether the firearm is used or new condition.

2) Copy of an Invoice or Purchase Order stating the Make, Model, Caliber and Serial Number of the firearm with the Value of the firearm from the Seller or Foreign consignee.

3) Name and address of firearm Manufacturer.

4) A copy of the Import Permit from the country the firearm is being exported to.

5) Name and address of Foreign end user

6) Name and address of Foreign consignee & Foreign intermediate consignee if different.

The intermediate consignee would be the freight forwarder/broker – name, address, contact person name and phone number as well as airport of destination.

7) Name & address of person purchased from (source of commodity) & Seller if different.

8) Photos of gun and any brochures with information on firearm.