It looks like my government in its infinite concern for your and my health has further restricted imports of ungulate trophies.
I always took posession of all trophies myself from the air freight airline.Now I am told bu USDA that this is not possible.
For people interested, here is a link to the new (3/06) rules: USDA rules

specifically for buff etc table 3-17-10

All imports from countries designated to have BE:
All Entries are REFUSED.
From countries like TZ with NO BE,ONLY designated ,approved entities can import .

I was able to get a list of the approved outfits: a few taxidermist that hoped thru the loops in the past.They typically dont do go to the airport and pick up the goodies,but involve a "broker".He in turn charges another 300$+ to do so.

Possibly its time to leave the trophies and come back with memories - assuming one has nice memories :>

Bottom line, for anyone waiting to import his trophies, better research the import logistics.

Here is a link with the current countries in which the U.S. beleives BSE to exist:

Countries in which BSE exists 9 CFR 94.18(a)(1)

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Countries in which BSE exists 9 CFR 94.18(a)(1)

Austria Japan
Belgium Liechtenstein
Czech Republic Luxembourg
Denmark Netherlands
Finland Oman
France Poland
Germany Portugal
Greece Slovakia
Ireland, Republic of Slovenia
Israel Spain
Italy Switzerland
United Kingdom (U.K.) [includes Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man), Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Falklands]


Countries presenting an undue risk for BSE 94.18 (a)(2)*

Albania Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Andorra Monaco
Bosnia-Herzegovina Norway
Bulgaria Romania
Croatia San Marino
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Sweden
Hungary


Countries Considered Minimal-Risk with Regard for BSE

94.18(a)(3)

Canada

-Steve

I was under the opinion that you could still have the taxidermy done there and then shipped here.....am I wrong here?

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Originally posted by vapodog:
I was under the opinion that you could still have the taxidermy done there and then shipped here.....am I wrong here?

The way I read it you are right.