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Detach Instructions Before Filing.
Instruction Sheet for ATF Form 6 Part II (Submit in triplicate)
General Information Preparation of ATF Form 6 - Part II
1. The Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may issue a
permit authorizing the importation of a firearm, ammunition or implement of war 8. Item 1. Name and address of person designated, in writing, by a member to effect
into the United States to the place of residence of any military member of the U.S. the release of the articles from CBP custody or to handle the shipment from the
Armed Forces who is on active duty outside the United States within the 60-day duty station outside the United States.
period immediately preceding the intended importation, provided: 9. Item 7. The application must show a detailed description of each firearm,
(a) that such firearm or ammunition is generally recognized as particularly ammunition or implement of war to be imported. The description must establish
suitable for sporting purposes; excluding surplus military firearms; that the firearm or ammunition is generally recognized as particularly suitable for
sporting purposes and meets the other criteria for importation. More than one
firearm, ammunition or implement of war may be included on a single application.
(b) that such firearm, ammunition or implement of war is intended for the Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may cause
personal use of such member; and denial of the application.
(c) that such importation would not constitute a violation of any provision of the 10. Item 14. Sign all copies of the application in ink. All other entries must be
Gun Control Act of 1968, Title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe printed in ink or be typewritten.
Streets Act of 1968, as amended (82 Stat. 236; 18 U.S.C. Appendix), or of any
State law or local ordinance at the place of the member's residence. Number of Copies and Mailing of ATF Form 6 - Part II
11. The form must be submitted, in triplicate, to:
2. A person not meeting the above criteria may engage the services of a Federal Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
firearms licensee to effect the importation, provided that the firearm is importable. (Attention: Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch)
244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
3. A permit is not required for a firearm or ammunition brought into the United
States or any possession thereof by any person who can establish to the
satisfaction of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that such firearm or 12. Any questions concerning the application should be referred to the Imports
ammunition was previously taken out of the United States or any possession Branch at the above address or telephone (304) 616-4550.
thereof by such person.
13. The application should be submitted approximately 90 days prior to the intended
3. A permit is not required for a firearm or ammunition brought into the United importation.
States or any possession thereof by any person who can establish to the
satisfaction of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that such firearm or
ammunition was previously taken out of the United States or any possession Approval
thereof by such person.
14. The Director will approve the application or advise the applicant of the reason for
the disapproval. In some cases it may be necessary to request additional
4. No permit will be issued to import a surplus military firearm or, a firearm or information to determine the import status of the firearm, ammunition or
ammunition which is not generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting implement of war.
purposes, or a firearm as defined in 26 U.S.C. 5845(a) (e.g., machinegun, silencer,
destructive device, short-barreled rifle or short barreled shotgun, etc.). 15. The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of approval. The approved
application will serve as the permit to import the article(s) described on the form.
5. Application for permission to import firearms, ammunition and implements of war
by military members of the United States Armed Forces must be filed on ATF 16. After approval, the Director will retain two copies and forward the original to the
Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B). Commercial firms (i.e., firearms importers, dealers, member or his designated agent, along with copies of ATF Form 6A, Release and
DOD civilians, military dependents, etc.) must use ATF Form 6 - Part I (5330.3A) Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War.
to apply for permission to import firearms, ammunition, and implements of war.
17. No photographs or other copy may be used, unless certified by the Director, to
6. The use of sale of firearms (including antique firearms) or ammunition is taxable effect release of the firearms, ammunition or implements of war from CBP. No
in certain situations. This tax will probably apply to the sale or use of firearms or amendments or alterations may be made to an approved permit, except by the
ammunition in any business that you conduct. This Federal tax is in addition to Director.
any CBP duties. This tax does NOT apply to:
Release from CBP
(a) The personal use of firearms or ammunition which you had in the U.S. before.
(b) Firearms or ammunition (domestic or foreign) that were sold and used in the 18. The ATF Form 6A, with Section I completed, the approved permit, and any other
U.S. anytime after 1918. necessary documents, must be presented to the CBP officials handling the
importation to effect release of the firearms, ammunition or implements of war.
(c) Firearms or ammunition which an individual acquired for use (for example,
shooting or protection) during a stay outside the U.S. AND used during the
stay. 19. The CBP officer, after determining that the importation is in order, will execute
the certificate of release on ATF Form 6A.
(d) Part for firearms or ammunition. However, tax does apply to a complete
firearm or to ammunition in knockdown condition (for example, kits).
20. The CBP officer will forward the ATF Form 6A to the address shown on the
(e) Firearms or ammunition of a nonresident that are temporarily imported for use form and return the permit to the applicant.
in a specific event or action (for example, any lawful sporting purpose, official
law enforcement, or repair).
7. If firearms or ammunition are brought into the U.S. that do not meet these
conditions, this tax may apply to their use or sale. Contact the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), National Revenue Center, 550 Main
Street, #8002, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Telephone 1-877-882-3277 for help and
forms.
ATF E-Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B)
Revised December 2015
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