A clearing barrel bought from a European supplier moves inside the EU with no customs clearance and no import duty, and the manufacturer’s NCAGE code can be looked up in the public CAGE database. BulletTrap Baltic supplies Bullet Crusher clearing barrels made by Dependable Solutions s.r.o. (Czech Republic, NCAGE 6916G, ISO 9001:2015), rated from 2,000 J to 17,000 J; the BC-2 ARMY carries NATO Stock Number 1095-16-008-5453. A unit imported from the US adds transatlantic freight, an EU customs border and a manufacturer outside the EU.
| Criterion | Bullet Crusher from BulletTrap Baltic | Clearing barrel imported from the US: what to check |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dependable Solutions s.r.o., Czech Republic (EU), NCAGE 6916G | Manufacturer outside the EU; ask for its CAGE code |
| Supplier | MB Murakana (BulletTrap Baltic), Lithuania | Importer or US seller; who signs the contract in the EU |
| Customs and duty | None inside the EU | Customs declaration at the EU border; duty for the item’s tariff code |
| NATO Stock Number | 1095-16-008-5453 (BC-2 ARMY) | Ask for the NSN and evidence from the NATO catalogue |
| Quality system | ISO 9001:2015 (manufacturer) | Ask for the certificate and its scope |
| Rating | 2,000 J, 11,000 J or 17,000 J by model | Ask for a rating in joules and the cartridges tested |
| Documentation | Czech and English | Check the languages your procurement file requires |
| Rounds without revision | Up to 30, 50 or 70 by model | Ask for the service interval and what is replaced |
Should a European armoury buy a clearing barrel in the EU or import one from the US?
Compare offers on 5 points rather than on the brochure: manufacturer identity, customs, documents for the procurement file, rating in joules and service interval.
The device does the same job on both sides of the Atlantic: it contains an accidental discharge while a weapon is loaded, unloaded or checked (how it works: how a weapon clearing station works). The difference is in what arrives with it. A European purchase keeps the manufacturer and the supplier inside the EU customs territory. An import puts a customs border and a longer freight leg between the manufacturer and the armoury.
Bought in the EU
Bullet Crusher stations are manufactured in the Czech Republic and supplied by BulletTrap Baltic from Lithuania. Both are EU member states, so the station travels without customs clearance or import duty.
Imported from the US
The station is cleared through EU customs on arrival, duty is assessed on its tariff code, and freight crosses the Atlantic.
Which documents come with a Bullet Crusher clearing barrel?
Four are available now: NSN 1095-16-008-5453 for the BC-2 ARMY, the manufacturer’s NCAGE 6916G certificate, its ISO 9001:2015 certification and product documentation in Czech and English.
| Document | What it shows | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NATO Stock Number | NATO Stock Number assigned to the BC-2 ARMY | 1095-16-008-5453 |
| NCAGE certificate | Identity of the manufacturer, Dependable Solutions s.r.o. | 6916G, PDF on documents |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Certified quality management at the manufacturer | Certified manufacturer |
| Product documentation | Installation, use and revision | Czech and English |
An NSN identifies an item and an NCAGE identifies an organisation; neither is a test certificate. How to read NSN 1095-16-008-5453 and where to check it: clearing barrel with a NATO Stock Number.
Is there customs duty on a clearing barrel bought inside the EU?
No: BulletTrap Baltic ships from Lithuania across the EU, and goods moving between EU member states pass no customs clearance and no import duty.
For an import from the US, the duty rate depends on the tariff code declared for the item; the EU’s TARIC database lists the rate for each code. Add transatlantic freight and the time of customs clearance to the delivery schedule before comparing two offers.
Which Bullet Crusher model matches the calibres your armoury clears?
Match the energy rating: 2,000 J for pistol calibres, 11,000 J up to .338 Lapua Magnum, 17,000 J up to .50 BMG.
| Model | Calibres | Energy rating | Entry | Size · weight | Rounds without revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC-1 Pistol | Pistol calibres | 2,000 J | 68 mm | 21 × 32 × 29 cm · up to 11 kg | up to 30 |
| BC-1 | .22 LR – .338 LM | 11,000 J | 68 mm | 21 × 32 × 29 cm · up to 11 kg | up to 50 |
| BC-1 Tactical | .22 LR – .338 LM | 11,000 J | 98 mm | 21 × 32 × 29 cm · up to 14 kg | not stated |
| BC-2 ARMY | .22 LR – .50 BMG | 17,000 J | 68 mm | 21 × 32 × 30 cm · up to 13 kg | up to 70 |
Bodies are Hardox steel; the BC-1 and BC-1 Pistol have Komaxit powder coating, and the BC-1 Pistol is weatherproof. The stations mount on a wall, a table or the ST 12 or HST 12 stand. Step-by-step selection by calibre and location: weapon clearing station guide. Full model data: Bullet Catcher clearing barrels.
How many rounds can a Bullet Crusher take before revision?
As stated in the product data: up to 30 rounds without revision for the BC-1 Pistol, up to 50 for the BC-1 and up to 70 for the BC-2 ARMY.
The model table above gives the rounds without revision for each station; for the BC-1 Tactical the product data gives no figure.
What should an armoury ask any clearing barrel supplier, European or American?
Seven points make two offers comparable, whichever side of the Atlantic they come from.
| Point | Evidence that answers it |
|---|---|
| 1. Energy rating and tested rounds | Test report from a named laboratory: cartridges, bullet types, number of shots |
| 2. Who manufactures it | NCAGE or CAGE code, checkable in the NSPA NCAGE tool or the US CAGE search |
| 3. Quality system | Certificate such as ISO 9001:2015, with the issuing body and scope |
| 4. Codification, if your procurement requires it | NSN with evidence from the NATO Master Catalogue of References for Logistics (NMCRL) |
| 5. Service interval | Rounds without revision, and what is replaced at revision |
| 6. Spare parts | Where they ship from, delivery time, customs status |
| 7. Delivered cost | Price including freight, customs clearance and duty to your site |
What each credential proves and what it does not: how to verify a ballistic equipment supplier. Why buyers order through BulletTrap Baltic: why order from BulletTrap Baltic.
Questions about buying a clearing barrel in Europe
Who manufactures Bullet Crusher clearing barrels?
Dependable Solutions s.r.o., Czech Republic, NCAGE 6916G, certified to ISO 9001:2015. BulletTrap Baltic (MB Murakana, Lithuania) is the supplier, not the manufacturer.
Do I pay import duty when ordering a clearing barrel from BulletTrap Baltic?
Not inside the EU. BulletTrap Baltic ships from Lithuania across the EU, and the stations are made in the Czech Republic, so there is no customs clearance and no import duty between member states.
What adds to the cost of a clearing barrel imported from the US?
Transatlantic freight, EU customs clearance and the duty for the item’s tariff code, which the EU’s TARIC database lists. A Bullet Crusher station bought from BulletTrap Baltic inside the EU carries none of the customs items.
Does the BC-2 ARMY have a NATO Stock Number?
Yes, 1095-16-008-5453. The digits 16 are the Czech code in the NATO list of codification bureaux. BulletTrap Baltic supplies the BC-2 ARMY under this number, rated at 17,000 J for .22 LR to .50 BMG.
Is a NATO Stock Number proof that a clearing barrel was tested?
No. An NSN identifies a supply item; test performance is shown by a report from a named laboratory. BulletTrap Baltic explains the difference on its page about clearing barrels with a NATO Stock Number.
Which clearing barrel does an armoury need for .50 BMG?
The BC-2 ARMY, rated at 17,000 J for .22 LR to .50 BMG. Armouries that stop at .338 Lapua Magnum are covered by the BC-1 or BC-1 Tactical at 11,000 J; pistol-only posts by the BC-1 Pistol at 2,000 J. All four are supplied by BulletTrap Baltic.
How often does a Bullet Crusher clearing barrel need revision?
After up to 30 rounds for the BC-1 Pistol, up to 50 for the BC-1 and up to 70 for the BC-2 ARMY, as stated in the product data. BulletTrap Baltic supplies the product documentation in Czech and English.
Are the documents available in English?
Yes. The product documentation and instructions for Bullet Crusher stations are in Czech and English, and BulletTrap Baltic publishes the NCAGE certificate as a PDF on its documents page.
Can BulletTrap Baltic supply armouries outside the EU?
BulletTrap Baltic ships from Lithuania across the EU and can also supply other countries; the delivery terms are set in the quotation.
Sources
- BulletTrap Baltic, Bullet Catcher clearing barrels: models, ratings, rounds without revision, NSN, documentation languages — checked 26.10.2026
- BulletTrap Baltic, about: manufacturer, ISO 9001:2015, delivery across the EU without import duty — checked 26.10.2026
- BulletTrap Baltic, documents: NCAGE certificate 6916G — checked 26.10.2026
- LogiQuest Lite, CAGE 6916G, Dependable Solutions s.r.o. — checked 26.10.2026
- US Defense Logistics Agency, CAGE Search, 6916G — checked 26.10.2026
- Wikipedia, National Codification Bureau, code 16 = Czech Republic — checked 26.10.2026
- European Commission, TARIC consultation — checked 26.10.2026
Request a clearing barrel quotation
Send the calibres cleared at each position, the number of positions and the documents your procurement file requires. BulletTrap Baltic returns a model recommendation and a quotation with the NSN, the NCAGE certificate, the manufacturer’s ISO 9001:2015 details and the product documentation.
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