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(1)(A) As prescribed in regulations issued under this section, every person (other than an officer or employee of the United States Government acting in an official capacity) who engages in the business of manufacturing, exporting, or importing any defense articles or defense services designated by the President under subsection (a)(1) shall register with the United States Government agency charged with the administration of this section, and shall pay a registration fee which shall be prescribed by such regulations.

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Dealers, Collectors and sometimes private individuals who are not in the business of manufacturing, exporting, or importing can get an ATF 6 for an occaisonal importation. You will find this authorization over in the GCA under importation.

The Informal vs formal entry rule for merchandise over $2000 applies commercial importations, not personal importations.

A traveler has a $800 personal exemption for merchandise they are bringing in for their personal use. Anything in excess is subject to duty. This is the standard tourist exemption. Any merchandise carried for resale is subject to the commercial entry rules.

The ATF 6 will name the traveler as the person for whom the importation is being made, so the personal exemption will apply. Since the traveler is a party to the transactions the Customs officer can allow the traveller to proceed. The Dealer is still on the hook for the Importation. The gun still has to be delivered to the Dealer for 4473's.

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DD, Ret.

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