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The biggest difference is the standard which they are bred to. The Imported English Orpingtons, at least my flock is, bred to the British Standard as compared to the birds which we have here in the States being bred to the American Standard.
There are visible differences between the two, the Imported Orps have a different shapes and type than the US birds. I also don't think I've ever seen lacing quite as distinct in any other breed like the Blue Imports have.
They are WONDERFUL and GORGEOUS birds, there really isn't anything like them.