Dip & Pack

Dip & Pack Process 

A simplified step-by-step guide:

 1.Trophy Delivery- Your outfitter delivers your trophies to Karoo Taxidermy, along with all required hunting documentation.

 2. Inventory & Invoice- We log each item received and email you an itemized invoice for confirmation.

 3. Confirmation of inventory, Client details & Payment

  • You confirm the inventory is correct and settle the invoice in full.
  • You must confirm your full names as stated on your passport and your permanent residential address.
  • Send us a copy of your passport

 4. USA Clients: Destination & Broker 

  • Provide the USDA-approved taxidermist or tannery that will receive your shipment.
  • Confirm your customs broker at the closest port of entry (or we’ll appoint one for you).

 5. Processing Begins- Once payment, documentation, and shipping details are confirmed, we begin processing.

Turnaround time: 4–6 months.

 6. Shipping Arranged- Our shipping agent collects the crated shipment. Karoo Taxidermy supplies all necessary export permits.

 7. Shipping Invoice- The shipping agent contacts you to settle the shipping cost to the nearest port of entry.

 8. Customs Clearance- Your broker clears the shipment through Customs, Conservation, and Agriculture.

 9. Final Delivery-  Your broker will invoice you for the clearance and final delivery to your USDA-approved taxidermist or tannery.

Once cleared, the trophies will be delivered to the  designated (USDA-approved) tannery or taxidermist.

If you’re unsure of any step or need help appointing a broker, our client liaisons are happy to assist.

 

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Dip & Pack is the minimum process required by governmental regulations to sterilize animal parts before an export permit can be issued. It is therefore a requirement for all taxidermy work that will be exported. Only selected veterinarian-approved facilities may perform dip & pack services. 

Karoo Taxidermy is a veterinary approved Dip & Pack facility which offers expert trophy preparation services as required.

Due to the nature of this service, Dip & Pack can be very time-consuming in terms of the required administrative processes involved in order for the relevant permits to be issued by the governmental department in addition to the required outputs in the processing of the trophies. This part of the taxidermy process is unfortunately unavoidable and you can expect to be subjected to a fee per animal for the dip & pack service.

You will not be required to Dip & Pack your trophies if you hunted in South Africa and Karoo Taxidermy has been commissioned to do your taxidermy work.

Find out more about the Dip & Pack Processing procedure

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