sending small parts abroad (ITAR exemption 123.17)

[areslagae]

Hi all,

According to ITAR exemption 123.17 (see below) it seems to be permitted to send small parts (e.g. a revolver grip) abroad without further paperwork. Is this correct?

Thanks,

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§123.17 Exports of firearms, ammuni- tion, and personal protective gear.
(a) Except as provided in §126.1 of this subchapter, Port Directors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall permit the export without a license of components and parts for Category I(a) firearms, except barrels, cylinders, re- ceivers (frames) or complete breech mechanisms when the total value does not exceed $100 wholesale in any trans- action.

http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/documents/official_itar/2013/ITAR_Part_123.pdf

 

[Destructo6]

You'll probably need an export permit from the US State Department (assuming you are in the USA).

 

[dprice3844444]

find a place in canada and see if they can ship

 

[Sunray]

Assuming you got that .pdf from a State Dept. site, yeah. Under $100 is ok, depending on where the grips are going. ITAR doesn't cover parts for every firearm. It does cover a bunch of countries you cannot send anything to though.

 

[dogtown tom]

Destructo6 You'll probably need an export permit from the US State Department (assuming you are in the USA).

I believe "shall permit the export without a license" means exactly that.

dprice3844444 find a place in canada and see if they can ship

Huh?
If the OP is in the US, taking the grips to Canada to ship elsewhere accomplishes what?

 

[dprice3844444]

find a place to buy item in canada to ship where you need item shipped.may avoid restrictions.

 

[areslagae]

Actually I live in Europe. When contacting US sellers on e.g. Ebay, they often are afraid to ship non-essential parts like grips abroad, although I think it is perfectly fine according to the source above. I can also order parts < 100 USD from e.g. Brownells and Numrich. I just wanted to see if someone could provide a definite / authoritative answer (although "shall permit the export without a license" sounds pretty clear to me). Anyway, thanks for your input!