I realize this happened in April, did anyone else hear about this?
From https://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2014/04/040714-special-advisory-test-examination-and-classification-7n6-545x39-ammunition.html:
When ATF tested the 7N6 samples provided by CBP, they were found to contain a steel core. ATFs analysis also concluded that the ammunition could be used in a commercially available handgun, the Fabryka Bronie Radom, Model Onyks 89S, 5.45x39 caliber semi-automatic pistol, which was approved for importation into the United States in November 2011. Accordingly, the ammunition is armor piercing under the section 921(a)(17)(B)(i) and is therefore not importable. ATFs determination applies only to the Russian-made 7N6 ammunition analyzed, not to all 5.45x39 ammunition.
I guess say goodbye to cheap surplus 5.45 ammo
From https://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2014/04/040714-special-advisory-test-examination-and-classification-7n6-545x39-ammunition.html:
When ATF tested the 7N6 samples provided by CBP, they were found to contain a steel core. ATFs analysis also concluded that the ammunition could be used in a commercially available handgun, the Fabryka Bronie Radom, Model Onyks 89S, 5.45x39 caliber semi-automatic pistol, which was approved for importation into the United States in November 2011. Accordingly, the ammunition is armor piercing under the section 921(a)(17)(B)(i) and is therefore not importable. ATFs determination applies only to the Russian-made 7N6 ammunition analyzed, not to all 5.45x39 ammunition.
I guess say goodbye to cheap surplus 5.45 ammo