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LETTER TO FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS IMPORTERS (6/26/00)
Who
we are:
The Firearms and
Explosives Imports Branch (FEIB) is a U.S.
Department of Justice entity under the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF). We are directly responsible for processing
and approving applications for the importation of a variety of firearms,
ammunition, explosives, and implements of war for persons and for
businesses wishing to import such materials into the United States.
Through our dedicated team effort and continued consideration of marketing
and technological trends worldwide, we guarantee to provide you with
quality service.
Our Customers:
The FEIB has a
variety of direct customers, each with specific service needs. They
include:
- The general
public
- Federal Firearms
Licensees
- Members of
the Armed Forces
- Domestic and
International law enforcement
- ATF regulatory
and criminal enforcement personnel
- Other federal,
state and local government agencies
- Foreign embassies
and foreign nationals
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What we do:
We process and
approve the following required importation forms:
- ATF Form 6,
Part I, "Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms,
Ammunition and Implements of War" -- for all federal firearms
licensees and for all nonresident individuals applying for importation
approval of firearms and ammunition prior to entry
- ATF Form 6,
Part II, "Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms,
Ammunition and Implements of War" -- for all military personnel
applying for importation approval of personal firearms and ammunition
prior to their return date from overseas assignment.
- ATF Form 4587,
"Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import
List Articles" -- for registration of persons dealing in articles
in the U.S. Munitions List.
- ATF Form 4522,
"International Import Certificate" -- for importers to
certify the legality of importation of articles in the U.S. Munitions
List when required by certain countries.
We also provide
technical advice and assistance to the general public regarding requirements
to register any firearm, ammunition or explosive that they are bringing
into the United States from a foreign country.
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Our Service Commitment To You:
- You have the
right to expect professional, prompt, and courteous service when
you need our assistance in helping complete importation forms.
- A correct ATF
Form 6 will be processed in 4 to 6 weeks from date of receipt. Military
personnel returning from overseas are reminded to plan ahead for
mailing your application(s) in order to meet your return date. If
we are unable to process your application because of incomplete
or inaccurate information, we will return the application for corrections
within 10 working days.
- Questions concerning
the status of your importation application can be answered by calling
us directly. If the specialist or examiner assigned to your application
is not available at the time you call, we will respond by close
of business the next working day.
- We will respond
to your written correspondence within 21 calendar days of its receipt.
However, should we need additional time to research your question(s),
we will notify you by phone or in writing and provide you with an
approximate response date.
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How to Contact Us:
Information pamphlets
and application information is available to anyone, either by writing,
calling or faxing our branch. In our efforts to provide our best service
possible, we would also appreciate an comments, suggestion and complaints.
You may contact
us at:
ATF - Firearms
and Explosives Imports Branch
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW Room 5300
Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202-927-8320
Fax: 202-927-2697
Hours: 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays)
Customer visits
are welcome.
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