Temporary Import by Nonimmigrant Alien
Sporting Firearms and Ammunition
Are you foreign visitor who is temporarily bringing firearms or ammunition into the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes? We can help you with your temporary import.
Key Requirements & Details
- Who Needs It: Nonimmigrant aliens (individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents) entering the U.S. temporarily for business, pleasure, or study.
- Supporting Documentation: Applicants must provide evidence of an exception to the general federal prohibition on firearm possession by nonimmigrant aliens. This typically includes:
- A valid U.S. state hunting license or permit (from any state).
- An official invitation or registration for a competitive target shooting event or sports/hunting trade show.
- Validity: Once approved, the permit is valid for one year from the date of approval. During this year, it can be used for multiple entries into the U.S.
- Processing Time: It typically takes 4 to 6 weeks for the ATF Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch (FEIB) to process the application.
Approval of import license may take up to 8 weeks.
Disclaimer:
- Client must be legally allowed to own or posseses a fiream in the US.
- ATF Form 4473 will be filed and must be approved prior to transfering the firearm to client once firearm has been imported.
- Miami International Arms will file all forms and schedule inspections
- Client is subject to duty, taxes, and fees that may arise in accordance to law.
- Miami International Arms is not responsible for duty, US customs, storage at airport/seaport, etc.
