Importing a rifle scope INTO the US from EU?

[Mcardenal]

Hello all,

Found a Leica scope in Latvia. What do I need to consider (if anything) with regards to customs such as tariff or permits? Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Martin



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[stokesrj]

I've imported from the EU with no problems but it would be better if someone in the EU were to advise you because I don't know what they did on their end.

[RexMundi]

If you haveit shipped to me I think I could forward it to you so you do not have to pay any extra costs. I'll look into that if you want me to.

[Mcardenal]

Update:
Hello all,
Just wanted to give a quick update on my experience with importing a scope from Latvia.
Everything went relatively smooth I think. It took about two weeks to get everything lined up such as;
- submitting a signed letter from me to Latvian customs certifying that the scope would be for my personal recreational use (hunting). The seller handled everything on his end. I emailed him a copy and mailed him an original.
- once everything cleared on the sellers side he shipped the scope quickly. NOTE: he removed the c2032 battery from the scope to avoided lithium battery shipping restrictions or complications.
- once it arrived stateside I had to pay a brokerage fee to UPS of about $80 via COD in order for them to release the scope. NOTE: as far as I can tell US customs did not assess an import tax.

[Spearhead]

Update:
Hello all,
Just wanted to give a quick update on my experience with importing a scope from Latvia.
Everything went relatively smooth I think. It took about two weeks to get everything lined up such as;
- submitting a signed letter from me to Latvian customs certifying that the scope would be for my personal recreational use (hunting). The seller handled everything on his end. I emailed him a copy and mailed him an original.
- once everything cleared on the sellers side he shipped the scope quickly. NOTE: he removed the c2032 battery from the scope to avoided lithium battery shipping restrictions or complications.
- once it arrived stateside I had to pay a brokerage fee to UPS of about $80 via COD in order for them to release the scope. NOTE: as far as I can tell US customs did not assess an import tax.

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