The government shutdown impacts trophy import

[rookhawk]

Just a friendly reminder USFWS permit offices are closed during the shutdown. Just be aware there will be delays when they resume and start dealing with their backlog.

 

[Whit]

Had this very issue attempting to ship an European trophy of red stag horns through Canada. (A fellow servicemember imported to Canada on my behalf, as I took the trophy just prior to PCS). The offices at the border kicked back my package altogether and all that was returned was a piece of paper... perhaps this is the issue...

 

[Doug3006]

My leopard is in Coppersmith’s New York warehouse awaiting USDA inspection. It arrived on the 6th of October. USF&W did their inspection last week, so they were working up until then. Coppersmith tells me that USDA inspectors are considered essential workers, so they expect it to clear soon.

 

[BryceM]

I have a big box of goodies in the mail too. It should hit the “epicenter of all things” (JFK) next week. I’m hoping for the best and expecting the worst.

I also very much need a 4457 form filled out in the next couple weeks. Hope that goes OK.

 

[Doug3006]

The USDA signed off on my leopard today! Coppersmith is planning to ship it to Kanati Taxidermy tomorrow. I plan on creating a new post to relate the steps and costs involved getting it here.

 

[Doug3006]

I have a big box of goodies in the mail too. It should hit the “epicenter of all things” (JFK) next week. I’m hoping for the best and expecting the worst.

I also very much need a 4457 form filled out in the next couple weeks. Hope that goes OK.

I am pretty sure that since U.S. Customs and Border Patrol are essential workers, you should be able to get the 4457. I wouldn’t wait too long. It may take longer than usual to get an appointment.

 

[mdwest]

Ive been patiently waiting on a crate for months at this point..

I was notified back in August that my crate had been delivered to the shipper from the taxidermist in SA.. but.. they were missing TOPS permits for a pair of Black Wildebeest.. so we would be in a holding pattern until the govt of SA got around to delivering the documents required..

6 days ago the permits finally showed up... but for whatever reason the crate has still not shipped and no further action has happened that I am aware of (followed up with all parties today to find out whats going on)..

Its not like Im in a hurry however.. Im sure once it lands at DFW there will be additional delays with USFWS and other agencies working on skeleton crews, etc..

 

[Doug3006]

Good luck @mdwest !