Bringing Reloading Components to Africa

[csmcclain]

Going to ZA next year and I want to bring reloading components (cases and bullets only; no primers or powder) in addition to a tip for my PH in calibers they load. Has anyone ever put these in their checked bags from the US to the UK to ZA? Any issues forseen?

I plan on calling all countries first, obviously, but needed to know if it was a hard no first.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I have done it with no issues. But only on Delta, United direct flights USA to JNB, and twice on Qatar USA-Doha-JNB. But I have heard Qatar is now doing more inspections and has been confiscating items.

 

[Trogon]

2022 did bullets and brass (300 WM) via United to Johannesburg, and in 2023 did the same via Delta (.375 H&H). Packed them in freezer zip lock bags and made them easy to locate in my checked suitcase. Very appreciated. I had no issues, but direct flights from US to RSA.

 

[BryceM]

I've taken stuff to Namibia, via Germany (IIRC). No issues, but last time my PH said don't try it. Apparently they started charging a duty tax at the airport if they found them. Seems to be inconsistently applied though.