Importing a rifle from the EU - Dealer to Dealer?

Is the component a pressure bearing part?
Yes, being a receiver for a 'take-down' rifle, it is classed as such by my local Police Firearms Licensing Unit. So much so, that it was necessary to have the receiver, bolt head and barrel listed as three separate authorisations on my FAC when I applied for a Variation!
 
Three issues to resolve:
i) selling dealer in EU needs to get an export licence for third country
ii) you need to get an import licence
iii) EU dealer needs to find a courier that will transport the item to UK
iv) UK customs & VAT
v) depending you will need reproof and marking.
Problems:
i) is complicated in some EU countries.
ii) doable
iii) difficult and expensive
iv & v) adds futher expense.
Do it if you must and good luck.🤞
Many thanks indeed for the excellent and concise summary. It's certainly given me a lot to think about...as well as the likelihood of a restless night's sleep. Cheers!
 
Hmmm.
As a thought - if bringing the desired item into GB is such a faff and as NI is part of the UK but still a part of the EU for trade purposes (I know - strange but true) why not ask a NI RFD to bring it in then RFD it to your local man - the latter action is an everyday occurrence in both directions across the Irish Sea for firearms and component parts?
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