Does this seem right?

[PARA45]

I just received the bill for the clearance of my trophies. First, the price from SA to the US changed. Second, there are some charges that seem iffy. Asking for those with more experience than me, please advise.

Dip & Pack/Taxidermy Name:
Air Freight: $1,350.00
Insurance Value: $3000.00 Cost: $203.05
International Bank Funds Transfer $45
All fees for airport, warehouse transfer, government clearances & handling $975.00
Customs Entry Bond $90.00
Deliveries of Permits to Municipalities: $50.00
CFS Bonded Warehouse 8 days @ $45.00 = 360.00
Inland Transportation from CFS to: $300.00

Cost from the Shipper in SA is $1598.05 According to the clearing agent here. The SA shipper quote me $1428.47, which is a $169.58 difference

Agent in the US, is charging me for Clearing the shipment $ 1775.00

Not sure, but this doesn't seem right. Does anyone know anyone who does clearance of dip & pack trophies in Atlanta? Please let me know.

Thank you!

 

[Mountaineer]

I have been bringing my trophies back into New York. I paid a flat $500 (February 2022). I was told cost would increase next year.

 

[PARA45]

Who cleared your trophies?

 

[BnC 04]

Coppersmith is in Atlanta and have used them before with no issues.
PM sent

 

[Hunt anything]

Coppersmiths cleared my trophies back in August for a flat rate of $450. I’ve never heard of the customs entry bond or delivery of permit fees, they may have been there just didn’t see them.
my breakdown after shipping; clearance and transfer to Coppersmiths 450
Terminal fee $215
Airline storage $198
Warehouse $50
Animal,plant, health inspection first 4 animals $25 and $3 each additional animal, $31. ( USDA ). Total state side charges $944.00
this was in Atlanta

 

[PARA45]

could please pm me Coppersmiths information if you have them. Thank you!

 

[BnC 04]

Sent

 

[shootist~]

FWIW, I had my 2021 Taxi done in Africa by Life-Form. They took care of scheduling with the shipper and the shipping insurance. The shipper gave me a final quote. No hidden charges or freight on the African side.

I also used their recommendation on the Customs agent. IIrc the clearing costs were <$900, plus 1 day freight at DFW. The customs agent got me a ground quote and promply shipped it off to ABQ for another 900+.

Not cheap on either end, but I had a good idea of all the estimated costs before the Taxidermy work started. I will use them again.

 

[Areaonereal]

That clearing charge is ludicrous. 400 to 450 max. Coppersmith..google them and call their office in Atlanta, I have used them in Chicago…excellent service.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I saw a note on Coppersmith’s website that their Dallas office is handling all trophy shipments, regardless of port of entry. I’ve used them multiple times and always received good service.

 

[WAB]

Coppersmith’s do a great job. When things went pear shaped on a shipment with Turkish airlines and all seemed lost, Michael Coppersmith took over the file personally and forced a proper search of the TA warehouse, locating my trophies. I won’t use anyone else.

 

[sestoppelman]

OUCH!

 

[Hunt anything]

I saw a note on Coppersmith’s website that their Dallas office is handling all trophy shipments, regardless of port of entry. I’ve used them multiple times and always received good service.

When did this happen? I cleared through Atlanta in mid August of this year and they didn’t mention anything. Are they handling just the paperwork in Dallas or what?

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

When did this happen? I cleared through Atlanta in mid August of this year and they didn’t mention anything. Are they handling just the paperwork in Dallas or what?

Hunting Trophies exports will now be handled exclusively in Dallas, TX

We are delighted to announce that effective immediately, all trophy exports from the U.S.A to international destinations will be handled by our Dallas office.

www.coppersmith.com

 

[Hunt anything]

I see it’s export only, huge relief!

 

[mdwest]

Ive used Coppersmith in Dallas once.. and @TROPHY SHIPPERS 4x times..

While I prefer Trophy Shippers.. Either will get the job done for you at a price below $500...

I'll be using Trophy Shippers again in a few months when my 2022 crate is ready to be sent over..

 

[buck wild]

here was mine from 2021