Gun parts can now sit in customs warehouses indefinitely without being 'imported'

The US Justice Department wants to change how it defines "importation" for firearms and their parts. This means gun components can stay in special customs warehouses without being subject to import rules, just like they can in foreign trade zones.

This change makes it easier for gun manufacturers and distributors to store firearm components in the US without triggering import regulations. It removes a time limit and a storage-only restriction, giving companies more flexibility in managing their inventory and supply chains. This could reduce costs and logistical hurdles for businesses dealing with these items.