After having a read, that sadly looks like the case. Whilst not outright restricted, seems like any importers will have to pay shipping, plus 20% VAT plus 35% Customs Duty ontop of that, can't blame any of them for not wanting to deal with that hassle. Shame as the bullgear hop is apparently the only half decent option for the M249s, not to mention the awful quality of the A&K box mags, can't get mine to feed for the life of me.