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04 May 2005, 23:09
Huntertaxi
Import duties
Does any body know about the 100 % duties charged on mounted trophies imported into the USA?


Tell it as it is!
30 May 2005, 06:51
500grains
If this is true, then getting taxidery done overseas would be very expensive.
30 May 2005, 08:43
stubbleduck47
I brought five mounted heads and a zebra skin rug into the U.S.A. (From SA) about seven months ago. I don't think there was any particular "Duty" on them, certainly not 100%
04 June 2005, 20:03
Maria
Sports hunted game trophies are 100% DUTY FREE!! Most merchandise (non trophy items) from Africa are duty free as well but anytime they are combined with hunting trophies, the declaration to customs require a customs bond (estimated minimum charge by a broker is around $65) and customs assessed a merchandise processing fee of $2 or $25 depending on declared shipment value.


Maria Europa-Felix
Hunter Int'l. Brokerage Services, Inc.
Tel (650) 652-0100 ext. 101
meuropa@sbcglobal.net
10 June 2005, 01:31
Hunting Trophy Queen
Hunting Trophies imported by returning U.S. Residents are Unconditionally Free of Duty under Harmonized Classification 9804.00.55


Carolyn Rutkowski
Consultant, Hunting Trophy Division
Coppersmith Inc.
TheRutkowskis@aol.com
10 June 2005, 04:03
Balla Balla
quote:
Originally posted by Maria:
Sports hunted game trophies are 100% DUTY FREE!! Most merchandise (non trophy items) from Africa are duty free as well but anytime they are combined with hunting trophies, the declaration to customs require a customs bond (estimated minimum charge by a broker is around $65) and customs assessed a merchandise processing fee of $2 or $25 depending on declared shipment value.


Maria

Nice to see a new AR member, welcome as always ...

Do you have a webpage at all or only email contact !!

Regards, Peter