Ok, the taxidermist has received all the export permits, I've paid them, now what?

Ok the taxidermist has received all the export permits, I've paid him, now what?

If your instructions have been followed, the agent will forward either to us, or to you directly, a quotation for the shipping of your trophies. This quote should include insurance. Insurance can be purchased for this commodity in the U.S. but the cost is quite high. (Minimum premium is approximately $275) The agent will suggest a coverage amount based on SCI published values. It can be increased or decreased at your request.

If the overseas taxidermist decides to ignore your instructions and use whatever transportation agent offers them the largest bounty for their business, we can still act as your Customs Broker in the U.S. That agent will be requiring you to prepay your freight with a credit card or bank wire transfer. Before doing so determine from them to whom and in what port in the U.S. your shipment will be sent. Advise them that you will not be making any payments to them unless the shipment is consigned directly to the Coppersmith office nearest to your home, taxidermist or tannery. If need be we will be happy to intervene on your behalf.

If you choose to prepay the shipment, there should be a credit card authorization form following the quote which you would fax directly back to the overseas agent for processing. If you prefer just one invoice from Coppersmith for all charges ask the agent to send the shipment on freight collect basis. Air shipments can generally be made on a collect basis; however ocean freight shipments must nearly always be made on a prepaid basis because of extended transit times.