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Sports-hunted trophies are EXEMPT from trade tariffs 2025

8 Apr 2025

The recent announcement of a 30% trade tariff for goods being exported from South Africa to the USA has created major concern within in the hunting industry. However – there is good news.

We are pleased to share that sport-hunted trophies are exempt from trade tariffs.

What we know – in a nutshell:

• Hunted trophies – Dip & Pack and Taxidermy will NOT attract a tariff
• Purchased items, such as curios or stock items WILL attract a tariff.
• Shipping costs are NOT impacted by the tariffs.
• Accuracy of hunting paperwork is increasingly important.

Watch the full video to learn more!

Thank you to Coppersmith LLC for their guidance.

Please reach out to us on info@splittingimagetaxidermy.co.za if you have any questions.

"Monique; William Lee here, just a note to inform you that we picked up our Trophies on Thursday 9/7/2020. Thank you all for the excellent job, all are pleased with our trophies.  Larry and I we’re planing a July 2021 Safari, Hope to visit Splitting Image again when we do travel. Stay safe and best wishes."

William Lee