Shipping of raw deer antler

[Efletche]

One of the girls I work with has family up in Canade. They raise deers and according to this girl, always have lots of shed antlers around. Does anyone know if sending the antlers to the states would be a customs issue? Is there a form that needs to be filled out to have them enter the US?

 

[jkoehler]

if there is a challenge. you could have them ship the antler to me.[]
i wouldn't want it to go to waste.[]

 

[Tangboy5000]

Yes there is a form. Have them declare it a gift or you're going to have to pay customs charges. If they open it you may run into problems.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

I have sent deer antler to the US by simply adding it with 'other' wood blanks. No problem to date assuming you do not mind receiving it cut to 6" lenghts.

 

[Jim Boyd]

Do you have to cook raw antler first[?][8D][][][][]

 

[Efletche]

I guess you could boil the antlers Jim to dry them out faster. Bet it would make a great broth! I don't mind them cutting the antlers down. That means they can get more in the box. I see if they are willing to ship a test packages designated as a 'gift' and see what happens. Thanks for the comments.