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DOJ/ATF RIN: 1140-AA96 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels 
Abstract:

This rule proposes to clarify that federal firearms licensees may lawfully import dual-use firearm barrels that may be used on both sporting and non-sporting firearms if, at the time imported, there is an identified firearm sporting configuration for the barrel. Further, once the barrel is in the United States, a dual-use barrel may be used to assemble a sporting, non-sporting, or National Firearms Act firearm, provided assembling such firearm complies with other Federal firearms laws.

 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478.39    27 CFR 478.112    27 CFR 478.113    27 CFR 478.113a   
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a)    18 U.S.C. 847, 921 to 931    44 U.S.C. 3504(h)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Gabriel Hollis
Regulations Writer
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE,
Washington, DC 20226
Phone:202 648-7070
Email: ora@atf.gov