ETSS LLC

Order Instructions

For important information on export fees, please go to the Services page. 

In general, but especially for firearms orders we will have to apply for an export license with the U.S. Department of State and need a written order, a copy of the customer’s gun license, and a certified copy or second original of the customer's import permit. 

If the customer’s country of origin requires the customer to have an import license for the ordered item (firearms, parts or accessories), we require a copy CERTIFIED by the issuing agency AND English translation thereof, to be sent to us via mail, as it is an obligatory part of the paperwork that we submit to the U.S. Department of State. Customers are also advised that all submitted documents are permanently retained according to laws and regulations. Hence, only send us documents which you do NOT require to be returned to you or with the shipment. If you are sending copies of Import Permits, make sure they are officially CERTIFIED.

Quick reference document list for export permit applications:

• Certified copy and translation of your import permit;
• Certified copy and translation of your firearms permit;
• Written, dated order for the merchandise (preferably on letterhead), which includes quantities, prices, and an end-use statement;
• Original U.S. form DSP-83 (for semi-auto rifles and when ordering over 50 firearms, please see additional information below)

  Please contact us if your needs or country requirements depart from these general guidelines.

Export of Semi-Automatic Firearms

For the export of semi-automatic firearms, the Office of Defense Trade Controls in Washington, D.C. requires, in addition to the export documents listed above, an original and signed Form DSP-83, Non-transfer and Use Certificate.

In order to obtain a DSP-83, please access the U.S. Government website, www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/DSP_83.pdf, and print out this form. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact ETSS by phone, fax, or mail and we will gladly mail the required document to you.

If you are the end-user and you do not require the firearm to be transferred to you via a dealer in your home country, you only need to complete item 7. If your local regulations require the firearm to go to a licensed dealer who then transfers the firearm to you, then item number 6 will also have to be completed by the dealer.

Furthermore, please refrain from completing any field that is not required and also do not make any notes or other marks on the form, as this document is submitted, as an original, to the U.S. Government.

Once this form is complete and signed by all parties required, it must be sent to us via the postal service. Only ORIGINAL documents may be submitted!

Also, the Department of State has updated its regulations to state that the DSP-83 form does not take the place of an end-use statement by the customer.

If you have any further questions, please email us at etssusa@usa.net, or send us a fax.

Payment and Delivery Instructions

After placing the order, we ask for advance payment. This may be done one of two ways, either by transfer of funds to one of our bank accounts, or by credit card. For credit card payments we require the type of card, the name printed on the card, the card number, the ID number printed on the back, and the expiration date of the card. When using a credit card, an additional 3% charge will be added to the total amount due. This is simply to offset a portion of the credit card processing fees charged by the processing company.  

Delivery time of firearms varies. Due to the fact that we have to apply for an export license from the U.S. Department of State for each individual firearms order, lengthier delivery times may be encountered due to Departmental processing times. Also, please be advised that we are an exporter, not the manufacturer, and that delivery times on some firearms may be lengthy due to manufacturer back-logs and high demand. We always strive to ship items as promptly as possible.

Additional Information 

Customers are also advised that upon receipt of the merchandise, there will be customs and other taxes due in the designated country. The amount of taxes and duties varies from country to country. 

In some locations a firearm will also have to go to a "Proof House" to be proof-tested. There again, this requirement varies between countries.

Cutsomers should be aware that, in most cases, firearms will be shipped only to the nearest airport with a Customs office. This is done according to international shipping regulations. For this reason, we require a fully completed order form, including the customer's physical address, telephone numbers, and airport information. Failure to complete the order form will result in delays and confusion, so we ask for careful attention to this detail.

We understand that the export process can seem complicated and at times overwhelming.  Reading these guidelines will give you an understanding of how the process works, and the time and cost involved. 

ETSS abides strictly by U.S. Export rules and regulations, which can and do change regularly. While we strive to accomodate each customer's wish, there are items that we cannot and will not export. If you have a question about whether or not an item can be exported, please contact us.

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.