Importing & Exporting into Canada

The rules have changed for exporting firearms parts into Canada. We must now get export authorization for shipping both barrels and scopes to Canada. With barrels we are required to get an export license from the U.S. State Department. In the past Canada was exempt from this requirement but we now must get the license as we do with all other foreign countries. With scopes we are also required to get export authorization but it is through the Department of Commerce.

Before we are able to apply for an export license the end user (the purchaser) must get import authorization from the Canadian government. Individual purchasers may get this authorization on their own or to avoid the paperwork you may place an order through one of the importers listed below. Here are the steps to get that paperwork:

The document is an International Import Certificate issued by;

Export Controls Division (EPE), Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Export & Import Controls Bureau
P.O. Box 481, Station "A"
Ottawa ON K1N 9K6

STEPS:

1. Obtain the paperwork from above agency
2. Complete and return paperwork
3. DFAIT will issue import paperwork
4. Importer submits paperwork (originals or certified copies) to U.S. exporter (Lilja)

Established importers in Canada:

Alberta: Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply, Rick Timmins, is established as an importer of our rifle barrels. He may be contacted at 403-277-7786 or e-mail: abtacrifle@shaw.ca

Joe Ponto, RPS International Inc., Spruce Grove, Alberta Canada (780) 668-3395

British Columbia: Rocky Mountain Rifles, 1140 102nd Ave., Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2C1, 250-782-2111, e-mail: info@rockymountainrifles.com website: www.rockymountainrifles.com

Ontario: Shooter's Trading Post, P.O. Box 1414, Port Dover, Ontario N0A 1N0, e-mail: shooterstradingpost@sympatico.ca Telephone: 519-420-0600

Robertson Composites Inc
149 Bentley Ave, Unit 7-A
Nepean, Ontario K2E 6T7
Phone: 613-228-7543
email: stocks@RobertsonComposites.com
website: www.RobertsonComposites.com

Saskatchewan: Bowyer's Outdoor Sports, Box 313 Hwy 21 South, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan S0N 1N0, 306-662-3267 fax 306-662-3267, e-mail: bowyeroutdoorsports@sasktel.net

Note: Exporting of complete firearms to Canada is difficult. The problem is finding an approved carrier - not getting the import and export paperwork. The Canadian postal system, UPS and Fedex will not accept firearms. (We understand that as of early 2005 the Canadian postal system is accepting firearms.) Individuals with proper import and export paperwork may purchase a firearm from an FFL and transport the firearm in their vehicle.