Warthog and Baboon Import Cost

[Triathlete3]

Hey all! I am new to posting, but have ben lingering for some time as I am heading to South Africa for the first time at the end of May. I have read a couple places that there is an added fee by the USDA to import warthog and baboon skulls and hide. Is this correct? If so, anyone know how much? Thanks!

 

[TROPHY SHIPPERS]

There isnt necessarily an additional cost. The Ag inspectors will require it to be sent to a USDA certified taxidermist or tannery. If you plan on having your trophies mounted here in the US, this probably wont be an issue because it could be shipped right to your taxidermist (if they are an approved facility) or to their tannery (which most likely is an approved facility).

Hopefully this helps!

 

[Randy F]

Welcome aboard @Triathlete3 , best of luck on your hunt. We'll be waiting on that hunt report.