THE BORDERVIEW ADVANTAGE
WHY USE BORDERVIEW?
We’re located less than 5 minutes from the border
Our main office is located in the border town of Lynden, Washington, which can save you hundreds on transportation costs. Most other firearm importers will require expensive air freight and high Customs Brokerage fees. We clear Customs ourselves, in person, only a short drive from our office — which is included in our pricing!
We have an office just across the border in British Columbia.
We are also a licensed firearms dealer in British Columbia, Canada, which allows us to personally facilitate a smooth cross-border transaction. You’ll start by shipping your firearms to our Canadian office, which will allow us to physically take them across the border after permit approval.
We’ve been importing firearms as a service for over 60 years!
Our founder’s grandfather, Jude Vander Hoek, had a gun shop in the border town of Lynden, Washington starting in 1957. Ever since then, the family has helped Canadians with cross-border firearm transactions.
START AN IMPORT/EXPORT
We currently only import from Canada to the USA.
If you’re looking to import a firearm from another country, visit our page for Importers from Countries Outside Canada.
PRICING
WHAT’S THE COST?
Surprisingly Simple™ — that’s our motto. And it’s clear from our simple, inclusive, know-what-you’ll-pay pricing.
Rather than low upfront ‘permit fees’ and hundreds to thousands of dollars in additional costs, our base prices include almost everything: import permit, cross-border freight, import marking, and customs brokerage.
MODERN FIREARMS
Manufactured 1899 or later
$299 for the first firearm
- $199 for each additional firearm on the same shipment
- +5% for the total value of imported merchandise (2% on portion over $5K)
For 5+ firearms, contact us for a custom quote.
ANTIQUE FIREARMS
Manufactured before 1899
$199 for the first antique firearm
- $99 for each additional antique firearm on the same shipment
- +5% for the total value of imported merchandise (2% on portion over $5K)
For 5+ firearms, contact us for a custom quote.
All prices in USD. For full import pricing, including ammunition, parts, shipping, taxes, and more, visit our main Pricing page.
IMPORT DETAILS
TIMELINE, PAPERWORK, AND MARKINGS
How long does the process take?
Currently, about 4 months from start to finish. Much of this time is spent waiting for the ATF to process the application. As such, we cannot make promises regarding total wait time, but we’ll do our best to keep things moving.
Note: Surplus Military and/or Canadian Prohibited class firearms usually take longer.
Can I do the paperwork myself?
In most cases you cannot, as the ATF requires a licensed importer such as Borderview to complete the import. In the rare cases where you may qualify to complete the paperwork, we still strongly recommend working with an importer due to the complexities of the process and potential for additional costs.
ATF Import Marking Requirements
The ATF requires Import Markings to be placed on imported firearms. Our basic marking is BV LYNDEN, WA, which must be visible on the frame or receiver (although it can be very small). We can work with you to find the best spot for the required markings. This is required even if the gun already has prior import markings or was made in the USA.
A SIMPLE PROCESS
IMPORTING MADE EASY
Import form
After filling out the form, we’ll have a conversation to review pricing, timeline, and any questions you may have.
Send your firearms
Once you send your firearms to our Canadian office you can sit back and relax while we take care of the rest.
Approval & delivery
Lastly, we will send you confirmation of approval and deliver your firearms across the border!
