International Trophy shipping experience

[stormthelab20]

I'm looking to get any information or experiences from guys who have shipped finished taxidermy internationally. I have a finished Red stag shoulder mount and want to get it from Austria to Idaho. I specify finished because, from what little I know, it changes how the shipment is inspected through customs. The information online is all over the freaking place, and it's becoming more and more apparent that's the reason shipping brokers can charge so damn much. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Cactus kid]

I've never had finished taxidermy shipped, but a few hides and horns. A broker is worth the money.

 

[stormthelab20]

I've never had finished taxidermy shipped, but a few hides and horns. A broker is worth the money.

Any particular broker company you've had good luck with? I assume that process is just as advertised, meaning they take care of all nuanced details and paperwork?

 

[alaska_bou]

I would stay away from two Chicago-based import brokers: D&L and Trophy Shippers. A really good broker I recommend is Hunter International in Pleasanton, CA.

If you don't use a broker you will have to clear your own trophy upon arrival at a port of entry. If you can't, a broker is your only option to avoid the possibility it will be confiscated and/or destroyed.

 

[stormthelab20]

I would stay away from two Chicago-based import brokers: D&L and Trophy Shippers. A really good broker I recommend is Hunter International in Pleasanton, CA.

If you don't use a broker you will have to clear your own trophy upon arrival at a port of entry. If you can't, a broker is your only option to avoid the possibility it will be confiscated and/or destroyed.

Thank you for the information.

 

[WCB]

Thank you for the information.

I dealt with Coppersmith Global Logistics from NZ to US. zero issues and great communication. That was in 2018.

 

[stormthelab20]

I dealt with Coppersmith Global Logistics from NZ to US. zero issues and great communication. That was in 2018.

Thank you, Coppersmith was one of the companies I reached out to. I believe they operate out of California? Did you happen to need a CITES inspection prior to it being exported from NZ?