Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles

OMB 1140-0005

The Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles (ATF Form 6 - Part I (5330.3A)) allows ATF to determine if the article(s) described on the application qualifies for importation. It also serves as authorization for the importer.

The latest form for Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles expires 2022-12-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form ATF 6 Part 1 (5330 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles Form and Instruction
27 CFR 447.11 Meaning of Terms 4.1.2021.pdf Supplementary Document
26 USC 5844 Importation 12.31.2020.pdf Supplementary Document
22 USC 2778 Control of Arms Exports and Imports 12.31.2020.pdf Supplementary Document
Justification for OMB 1140-0005 with Changes incorporated.pdf Supporting Statement A
27 CFR 478.129 Record Retention 4.1.2021.pdf Supplementary Document
18 USC 925 Crimes and Criminal Procedure - Chapter 44 Firearms 2017 edition.pdf Supplementary Document
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202212-1140-005 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2022-12-27
201910-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2019-10-28
201908-1140-001 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2019-08-16
201608-1140-006 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2016-08-31
201405-1140-001 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2014-05-12
201307-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2013-07-25
201104-1140-004 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2011-05-24
200809-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2008-09-24
200506-1140-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2005-06-27
200301-1140-019 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2003-01-24