We immediately begin the classification and data entry process when we get the original documents from the carrier. CBP's Automated Manifest System requires there must be at least one piece/box/crate for each hunter entry. Separate entries must be made for each individual hunter with Fish and Wildlife. Customs and Border Protection now requires that the Fish and Wildlife Service clear trophies prior to submission of documents to CBP. The Fish and Wildlife Service requires clearance by CDC and USPHS on animals requiring special handling prior to filing of the original documents, which accompany a 3-177 form (or e-Decs) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Fish and Wildlife will determine if a physical inspection is necessary or if they can release the cargo based on the documents submitted. This can take from 3 - 10 working days in some ports. When the actual FWS release is received we can then physically file the entry with Customs and Border Protection.
Customs who will usually clear the shipment within 24 hours. Once we have Customs and all the other Government Agency releases, we then prepare to pick up the trophies from the carrier where they have been held in-bond. Because this process often exceeds the allotted free time (72 hours usually) from the carrier we must find out how much storage is owed and prepare a check for that plus pay the Cargo Import Service Charge charged by the carrier.
Our local cartman will retrieve the trophies and bring them to either our warehouse or the cartman's warehouse. Upon receipt we will contact you to reaffirm where you want them to be delivered. Then we will obtain a quote for transport to your desired destination on a prepaid basis, prepare our invoice and fax or scan it to you for payment.
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