Import of skulls and hunting trophies from third countries into the EU & Switzerland 🤚🏻🛃

Importing hunting trophies, skulls, and animal products often turns out to be more complicated than expected. In addition to extensive regulations, various inspection costs also apply. Nowadays, it is no longer straightforward to bring back souvenirs made from animal products without appropriate permits. Missing documents or incomplete declarations can lead to significant additional costs, including inspection and disposal fees, late declaration fees, storage costs, and potentially destruction fees. Furthermore, import duties and VAT are usually due, further increasing the total costs. The customs declaration must be created digitally by yourself or handled by a freight forwarder, which incurs additional costs. Strict regulations apply in Switzerland and the EU, which must be observed to avoid the loss of goods at customs. The total import costs can easily range between CHF 500 and 3,500 or more before the skulls or hunting trophies safely reach you. It is therefore advisable to gather comprehensive information in advance and prepare all necessary documents to avoid additional costs and complications.

Our recommendation: Buy skulls from specialist dealers in your country and avoid purchasing them abroad during holidays.