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<blockquote data-quote="gillettehunter" data-source="post: 664769" data-attributes="member: 25760"><p>You asked about the form 4457. It is so you can bring your rifle BACK into the USA. It essentially establishes ownership of that particular weapon, optics etc. Anything of higher value. Customs can levy taxes on items brought back into the US when bought overseas if over I believe its $750 total. If it is on the 4457 then you have proof you took it over with you.</p><p> As you enter RSA they will ask for the 4457 there. It is a simple form to get. It must be filled out by a US customs agent. I'm in Wy and there is only one in the state. I faxed him the gun info. Make, model, caliber, and serial number. He filled out the form and mailed it to me. No fees to pay. </p><p> If you don't do it you will have a lot of trouble. Do it this week.</p><p> About a taxidermist. When done in Africa it is usually cheaper for the work. Some are very good. In a bigger shop they may have one guy that only does 1-3 species of animal and becomes very proficient with those. The downside is that it costs more to ship them back. Shipping charges are usually done by the size of the carton. Skins and horns are much smaller boxes than finished mounts. Also if you have a problem, like a ear broken off how do you get that fixed? Many times the work is rather mediocre. </p><p> If you use a US taxidermist then they will hold the skins at least 60 days. They then do a disinfectant dip package them up and ship them to the US. This is commonly called dip and ship. Its a good idea to know who you are going to use before you go. Your PH will often take you to see a taxidermist. I believe they get a fee for any who use the services they recommend. </p><p> You should also look into the importation costs and forms. I have used Coppersmith to do it for me. You can do the paperwork and arrange shipping yourself, but it is far easier for them to do it for you. Any screw ups on the forms can cause the animals to be seized by the USFW. Hard to get them back. For a few hundred $ I prefer to use the service. They know how to do it all correctly.</p><p> If you don't have a taxidermist in mind message me and I'll send you info on mine. He does good work. He is not award winning, but he cost half of what many charge. Had a Mule deer done a couple tears ago. $350. In my area I don't think anyone was less than $450. He also lives within driving distance of the Atlanta airport. He can pick them up and save the shipping charges. Hope this all makes sense to you. Bruce</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gillettehunter, post: 664769, member: 25760"] You asked about the form 4457. It is so you can bring your rifle BACK into the USA. It essentially establishes ownership of that particular weapon, optics etc. Anything of higher value. Customs can levy taxes on items brought back into the US when bought overseas if over I believe its $750 total. If it is on the 4457 then you have proof you took it over with you. As you enter RSA they will ask for the 4457 there. It is a simple form to get. It must be filled out by a US customs agent. I'm in Wy and there is only one in the state. I faxed him the gun info. Make, model, caliber, and serial number. He filled out the form and mailed it to me. No fees to pay. If you don't do it you will have a lot of trouble. Do it this week. About a taxidermist. When done in Africa it is usually cheaper for the work. Some are very good. In a bigger shop they may have one guy that only does 1-3 species of animal and becomes very proficient with those. The downside is that it costs more to ship them back. Shipping charges are usually done by the size of the carton. Skins and horns are much smaller boxes than finished mounts. Also if you have a problem, like a ear broken off how do you get that fixed? Many times the work is rather mediocre. If you use a US taxidermist then they will hold the skins at least 60 days. They then do a disinfectant dip package them up and ship them to the US. This is commonly called dip and ship. Its a good idea to know who you are going to use before you go. Your PH will often take you to see a taxidermist. I believe they get a fee for any who use the services they recommend. You should also look into the importation costs and forms. I have used Coppersmith to do it for me. You can do the paperwork and arrange shipping yourself, but it is far easier for them to do it for you. Any screw ups on the forms can cause the animals to be seized by the USFW. Hard to get them back. For a few hundred $ I prefer to use the service. They know how to do it all correctly. If you don't have a taxidermist in mind message me and I'll send you info on mine. He does good work. He is not award winning, but he cost half of what many charge. Had a Mule deer done a couple tears ago. $350. In my area I don't think anyone was less than $450. He also lives within driving distance of the Atlanta airport. He can pick them up and save the shipping charges. Hope this all makes sense to you. Bruce [/QUOTE]
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