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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.

"Hello Monique; I am pleased to tell you that I have received my trophies and they are now proudly displayed in my home. Please extend my compliments to the craftsmen and women on the excellence of their work. The mounts look fantastic! It’s been a pleasure working with you; I really appreciated the updates. "

Bill