# 2025-19985: ATF Modernizes Firearms Import Form for Easier Bureaucracy

2025-19985, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Application and Permit To Import Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles (ATF Form 5330.3B (“Form 6, Part II”)), is a Federal Register notice from Justice Department published 2025-11-17, effective Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until December 17, 2025. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-19985
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Application and Permit To Import Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles (ATF Form 5330.3B (“Form 6, Part II”))
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Justice Department
- Citation: 90 FR 51408
- Published: 2025-11-17
- Effective: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until December 17, 2025.
- Comments close: 2025-12-17
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

ATF Modernizes Firearms Import Form for Easier Bureaucracy

## Summary

The ATF is updating its form for importing guns, ammo, and defense gear and wants your feedback by December 17, 2025. This affects importers who’ll see clearer, easier ways to submit their paperwork, possibly online. The goal? Cut down on hassle and keep things running smoothly without extra costs or delays.

## Abstract

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

## Effects PRIA read

- New Attachment Sheets Added: benefit, low. ATF is revising Form 5330.3B (Form 6, part II) to add attachment sheets, including ones for defense articles and ammunition, so applicants with large numbers of item types can include all items more easily. This change is intended to make filling out import applications simpler and more aligned wit…
- Form Instructions Updated and Clarified: benefit, low. ATF updated the Form 5330.3B instructions with current statute and regulation citations, changed some terminology (for example, changing 'articles' to 'firearm(s), ammunition, and defense article(s)'), updated contact information, and condensed/reworded instructions for clarity. These wording and c…
- Paperwork Burden Reduced (Respondents and Hours): benefit, low. ATF reports the estimated number of respondents decreased from 400 to 312 per year (a decrease of 88 respondents), and the total annual burden hours decreased from 200 to 156 hours. The agency estimates 30 minutes per respondent, with frequency once annually and total annual other costs of $0.
- Responding Is Voluntary: mixed, low. The notice states that the obligation to respond to this information collection is voluntary. ATF seeks Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) authorization for three years and will accept comments on the collection until December 17, 2025.

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## Sources
- [2025-19985 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/17/2025-19985/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-application-and)
- [2025-19985 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-17/pdf/2025-19985.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-19985 (as of 2026-06-08).