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I am having my box shipped in a few weeks, containing euro mounts, and tanned skins (One skin is backed to make a rug). One of the trophies is a warthog. It is fully cleaned and mounted on a plaque. The hide is tanned, hair off, and dyed. Can someone walk me through what I need to do to clear US Customs with the 'hog as part of the package? Thanks! | ||
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save the head ache and BS just hire a clearing agent it's worth every penny. I know I have done it both ways and i will never clear anything myself again | |||
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I found clearing my own stuff to be simple(included hog and elephant). Basically: 1) Make appointment with USF&W and Customs to meet you at the warehouse. 2) Pay shipper and get the paperwork from them. 3) Meet USF&W and Customs at the warehouse. 4) USF&W and Customs check your crate and sign-off on the paperwork. 5) You take the paperwork to the customs office and they stamp it. 6) You head back to the warehouse and present your "cleared" paperwork. 7) They release your crate and forklift it into your truck. It has been a while, but I believe this is basically correct. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Thanks...does the issue of a finished hog skull mount make a difference? | |||
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No. Being mounted on a plaque, it is considered a finished trophy. I actually had loose WH tusks that were allowed to pass through as the customs and F&W people said that they "obviously" had been cleaned. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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 +1 To what JBrown said.I have cleared 8 shipments myself, including wart hog and baboon. Absolutely no headaches what so ever, and the longest the entire process has taken me is one hour. The routine might vary depending on what airport you are clearing it at. I would pickup the paperwork from the warehouse, head to USFWS with the paperwork. Sometimes they would check it, sometimes they would just stamp it. I would then walk down to customs, hand them the paperwork, get that stamped and released and head back to the warehouse and load it in my truck. The danger of civilization, of course, is that you will piss away your life on nonsense | |||
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I've cleared my shipments myself for years. Never had a serious problem. | |||
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I clear my own trophies, also. Go to USFWS and Cutoms and tell them that you want to clear the trophies on your own and they will tell you what all is involved and basically walk you through it.  . | |||
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