Approximate example of 2005 American shipping costs                                                  

SCHEDULE FLIGHT (weekly)

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Airfreight Dublin/Amsterdam/J.F.K incl groom                                                  3,401.00

War Risk Insurance                                                                                           75.00

Fuel Surcharge                                                                                                200.00

Veterinary for Shipment (Approx)                                                                       100.00

Laboratory Fee coggins/piro/dourine/glanders+ courier                                         140.00

Attendance @ Dublin Airport                                                                               25.00

Tel/Fax                                                                                                              40.00

Export Levy                                                                                                        12.50      

Agency Fees, Doc’s etc                                                                                    250.00

                                                                                          Total amount in € 4,243.50

Additional Charges

3 day Import Quarantine                                                                   U.S Dollar $ 1,850

Flat Fee for Customs Bond usage                                                     U.S Dollar $      45

Customs Fee based on value of horse $3 per $1,000 = $30

Internal Transport To Dublin Airport not included

         IF TACK IS REQUIRED:

         NHC & ROPE €13 / LHC & ROPE €45 / FRONT BOOTS €13

Insurance rate (if required) is 1.25% of value: covered for a period of 30 days mortality only.

Email: eddiebrennanltd@eircom.net