bsterns: mounted trophies are no problem for sea freight and just today I received a call from my customs broker: as of last week they now are clear to accept raw skins via ocean cargo. This will reduce raw skins shipping by 2/3. I usually have all taxidermy work done here except big cats. I send those to lifeform in Mpumalanga, RSA. 10 days and I leave again. Good hunting, grayghost