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I am bring back several completely taxidermied trophys, none are CITES, I live near LAX, so I am planning on meeting the shipment there and NOT using a broker (coppersmith). I spoke with CBP, and they said since its all finished taxidermy, and none of the animals are CITES, the carrier (turkish air) would notify USFWS and CBP, then me once they have inspected the shipment. That seems too easy... From some searching and the USFWS "Importing Personal Sport Hunted Trophies from Africa" I still need to fill out the 3-177. I've looked at the form, and it seems like something the shipping agent in ZA would have to complete since it needs information about the physical shipment.
Am I on the right track here? Is the 3-177 needed? Is/can it be filled out when I pick up, or only ahead of time?
Am I on the right track here? Is the 3-177 needed? Is/can it be filled out when I pick up, or only ahead of time?
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Great to have you here, what's the story behind the taxidermy? We are all up for a good story. I just got back from Zambia, who did your taxidermy work?
I had the work done at safari taxidermy in south africa. Quite the impressively large operation they have.
The task now is to get them home without running a foul of any red tape. A call to USFWS cleared up some questions I had, now just waiting on safari cargo systems to coordinate the shipment.
The task now is to get them home without running a foul of any red tape. A call to USFWS cleared up some questions I had, now just waiting on safari cargo systems to coordinate the shipment.
Safari Cargo has done the majority of my shipments and I have not encountered any problems.
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Welcome sir. I personally would use an agent cause I feel their fees are very reasonable for avoiding the headache. Taxidermy and shipping are the lion share of cost. I've used SSI and coppersmith many times. Again welcome
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Welcome......Raceratb
We would be more that happy to make your life simple....
You can give us a call at 845-943-5943
and we can use our LAX office...
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Robert
We would be more that happy to make your life simple....
You can give us a call at 845-943-5943
and we can use our LAX office...
Best
Robert
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