Originally Posted by
eodinert
Fact.
But Belgian guns and German guns have the same issues to deal with when it comes to getting into the US, and are the answer to the question 'is it possible for Europe to sell the guns we want in the us?'. Yes, it is possible, says Belgium (and Switzerland, and lots of other places).
As to the question about export, we can look to the other guns HK exports to other countries to see what's possible (or even to the US). If they can make a 416 (call it MR556 if you will), and a 417, why not a G36? Call it a 243, call it 'Bob' for all I care. Send a mold to the US for the receiver, and have Wilcox or DD or whoever make a barrel.
Answer: For the MR556, they put in the effort to sell them here (US made bits, required US manufacture, etc). For the other guns, including later generations for the 416, they have chosen not to. Chosen. That's the operative word.