Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ATF F 6NIA (5330.3 Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens Form and Instruction	Modified
2025 - 1140-0084 - Supplemental Document - No Material-Non-Substantive Change.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-05-29
27 CFR 478.112 Importation by a licensed importer 4.1.2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-29
Supporting Statement Form 6NIA version final.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-02-12
27 CFR 447.45 Importation 4.1.2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43781	Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1140-0084	ICR Reference No: 202503-1140-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202402-1140-003
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/ATF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/29/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2027	06/30/2027
Responses	12,000	12,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,000	6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Application/ Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition By Nonimmigrant Aliens - ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) is used by nonimmigrant aliens to temporarily import firearms and ammunition into the United States for hunting or other sporting purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 85652	12/08/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 11869	02/15/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens	ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D)	Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	12,000	12,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,000	6,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: change in burden is due to less respondents than expected.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,700

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/29/2025

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