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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 8. Item 1. Name and address of person designated, in writing, by a member to
issue a permit authorizing the importation of a firearm, ammunition or effect the release of the articles from CBP custody or to handle the shipment
implement of war into the United States to the place of residence of any from the duty station outside the United States.
military member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is on active duty outside the
United States within the 60-day period immediately preceding the intended 9. Item 7. The application must show a detailed description of each firearm,
importation, provided: ammunition or implement of war to be imported. The description must
establish that the firearm or ammunition is generally recognized as particu-
(a) that such firearm or ammunition is generally recognized as particularly larly suitable for sporting purposes and meets the other criteria for importa-
suitable for sporting purposes; excluding surplus military firearms; tion. More than one firearm, ammunition or implement of war may be
included on a single application. Failure to supply complete information will
(b) that such firearm, ammunition or implement of war is intended for the delay processing and may cause denial of the application.
personal use of such member; and
10. Item 14. Sign all copies of the application in ink. All other entries must be
(c) that such importation would not constitute a violation of any provision printed in ink or be typewritten.
of the Gun Control Act of 1968, Title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (82 Stat. 236; 18 U.S.C. Number of Copies and Mailing of ATF Form 6 - Part II
Appendix), or of any State law or local ordinance at the place of the
member’s residence. 11. The form must be submitted, in triplicate, to:
Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
2. A person not meeting the above criteria may engage the services of a Federal (Attention: Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch)
firearms licensee to effect the importation, provided that the firearm is 244 Needy Road
importable. Martinsburg, WV 25405
3. A permit is not required for a firearm or ammunition brought into the 12. Any questions concerning the application should be referred to the Imports
United States or any possession thereof by any person who can establish to Branch at the above address or telephone (304) 616-4550.
the satisfaction of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that such firearm
or ammunition was previously taken out of the United States or any 13. The application should be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the
possession thereof by such person. intended importation.
4. No permit will be issued to import a surplus military firearm or, a firearm Approval
or ammunition which is not generally recognized as particularly suitable
for sporting purposes, or a firearm as defined in 26 U.S.C. 5845(a) 14. The Director will approve the application or advise the applicant of the
(e.g., machinegun, silencer, destructive device, short-barreled rifle or reason for the disapproval. In some cases it may be necessary to request
short-barreled shotgun, etc.). additional information to determine the import status of the firearm,
ammunition or implement of war.
5. Application for permission to import firearms, ammunition and implements
of war by military members of the United States Armed Forces must be filed 15. The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of approval. The approved
on ATF Form 6 -Part II (5330.3B). Commercial firms (i.e., firearms application will serve as the permit to import the article(s) described on the
importers, dealers, DOD civilians, military dependents, etc.) must use ATF form.
Form 6 -Part I (5330.3A) to apply for permission to import firearms,
ammunition, and implements of war. 16. After approval, the Director will retain two copies and forward the original to
the member or his designated agent, along with copies of ATF Form 6A,
6. The use or sale of firearms (including antique firearms) or ammunition Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of
is taxable in certain situations. This tax will probably apply to the sale War.
or use of firearms or ammunition in any business that you conduct. This
Federal tax is in addition to any CBP duties. This tax does NOT apply to: 17. No photographic or other copy may be used, unless certified by the Director,
to effect release of the firearms, ammunition or implements of war from CBP.
(a) The personal use of firearms or ammunition which you had in the No amendments or alterations may be made to an approved permit, except by
U.S. before. the Director.
(b) Firearms or ammunition (domestic or foreign) that were sold and Release from CBP
used in the U.S. anytime after 1918.
18. The ATF Form 6A, with Section I completed, the approved permit, and any
(c) Firearms or ammunition which an individual acquired for use (for other necessary documents, must be presented to the CBP officials handling
example, shooting or protection) during a stay outside the U.S. the importation to effect release of the firearms, ammunition or implements
AND used during the stay. of war.
(d) Parts for firearms or ammunition. However, tax does apply to a 19. The CBP officer, after determining that the importation is in order, will
complete firearm or to ammunition in knockdown condition (for execute the certificate of release on ATF Form 6A.
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 form and return the permit to the applicant.
imported for use 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 Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B)
Revised August 2011
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