I hope someone can give me a definitive answer regarding the current state of United States Homeland Security regulations as they affect non-resident aliens, i.e. Canadians, as we travel on vacation or business in the continental US.
Several years ago Estes had a link to ther Homeland Security website, but that is long since been removed. The reason I ask, is of course, to have knowledge of the current regs prior to me making an application for an Import permit. If possible I intend to purchase, pick up, transport across state lines and then import into Canada a large volume of Estes and Quest motors.
I have been legally importing model rocket motors since the 1970's and did so on a regular basis until 2001, since then all imports have been Aerotech exclusively and again by proper channels and proceedures. As an importation of Model motors in the quantity to make it worthwhile (2 to 3K units) and the expense (product and Importation permit) involved , I need to be crystal clear as to the rules. Having a few thousand dollars worth of motors being confiscated and possible (foreign)federal charges being laid is not anyone's idea of fun!
The current Canadian rules allow for importation without a permit of six(6) authorized model rocket motors, which include Estes, Quest and Aerotech (D-G only).
Should the current HLS regs prevent this action I will just go back to the normal commercial transport and increased shipping expense.
Thank you for any assistance on this topic.
Garth Illerbrun
CAR S04 L3
NAR 26894 L2
Several years ago Estes had a link to ther Homeland Security website, but that is long since been removed. The reason I ask, is of course, to have knowledge of the current regs prior to me making an application for an Import permit. If possible I intend to purchase, pick up, transport across state lines and then import into Canada a large volume of Estes and Quest motors.
I have been legally importing model rocket motors since the 1970's and did so on a regular basis until 2001, since then all imports have been Aerotech exclusively and again by proper channels and proceedures. As an importation of Model motors in the quantity to make it worthwhile (2 to 3K units) and the expense (product and Importation permit) involved , I need to be crystal clear as to the rules. Having a few thousand dollars worth of motors being confiscated and possible (foreign)federal charges being laid is not anyone's idea of fun!
The current Canadian rules allow for importation without a permit of six(6) authorized model rocket motors, which include Estes, Quest and Aerotech (D-G only).
Should the current HLS regs prevent this action I will just go back to the normal commercial transport and increased shipping expense.
Thank you for any assistance on this topic.
Garth Illerbrun
CAR S04 L3
NAR 26894 L2