Public Comments Sought on Firearm Import Permit Forms
Published Date: 2/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The ATF is asking for public feedback on their form used to apply for permits to import guns, ammo, and defense gear. This review helps make sure the form is clear, useful, and not too much work for applicants. If you import these items, now’s the time to share your thoughts before March 23, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Permit required to import firearms
If you want to import firearms, ammunition, or defense articles into the United States, you must submit ATF Form 5330.3A (Form 6, Part I). The form is required to obtain the ATF approval/permit to import these items.
Time to complete the import form
ATF estimates completing and submitting Form 5330.3A takes 30 minutes (0.5 hours) once per year. Across all respondents in 2025, the total estimated annual time burden is 3,869 hours for 13,777 respondents.
Most filers use online eForms
More than 90% of respondents now submit the application via ATF's online eForms system, and ATF reports total annual hours fell from 5,000 three years ago to 3,869 in 2025 (a decrease of 1,131 hours).
Mailing costs for paper filers
ATF estimates the total annual mailing cost for those who choose to mail the form instead of submitting electronically is $1,241.
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