A Moving Company for Relocation to the USA

A household move to the United States can involve several transport and handling stages. Goods may travel from the UK property to an export warehouse, into a shared or dedicated container, through one or more transhipment ports, into a US port or airport and finally by road to the delivery address.

Move Home Easy brings together those stages as one organised service. We start by assessing what you are moving and the amount of packed space it is likely to occupy. We can then compare shared-container shipping, a dedicated container and air freight based on your volume, timetable, destination and budget.

A shared-container service is commonly used for boxes, selected furniture and smaller household moves. A dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container may be more suitable for a larger furnished home. It may be possible to use air freight for a compact selection of urgent belongings.

The United States is a very large destination. A shipment delivered near a major East Coast port follows a different domestic route from a move to Texas, California, the Midwest, Alaska or Hawaii. Port choice and inland distance can have a major effect on delivery time and cost.

The destination address matters as well. High-rise apartments, gated communities, rural properties, mountain roads, city parking rules and private-restrictions on property access can all affect the vehicle and labour required.

Move Home Easy manages the removals and shipping side of the relocation. Before the arrangements are finalised, confirm property-specific rules directly with the landlord, estate agent, building manager, homeowners' association or employer responsible for the accommodation.

Who is this service suitable for?

• UK residents relocating to the United States for employment or family reasons
• Families moving to New York, Florida, Texas, California or another state
• US citizens and residents returning after living in the UK
• Couples moving the contents of a flat or small home
• Students shipping essential personal belongings
• Businesses arranging employee relocations
• Customers sending selected furniture rather than a full household
• People requiring storage before export or after customs clearance

Planning a USA Move by State, Port and Delivery Route

A USA relocation can involve an East Coast, Gulf Coast or West Coast arrival route, followed by inland delivery to a city apartment, suburban home, rural address or long-distance destination. When assessing the right plan, take the consignment volume, the final state and how quickly you need key belongings to arrive into account.

On This Page

1. UK-to-USA relocation services
2. The international moving process
3. Groupage, full containers and air freight
4. Professional export packing
5. US customs clearance
6. Documents commonly required
7. Restricted and prohibited goods
8. Cost of moving from the UK to the USA
9. Shipping and delivery times
10. US delivery areas
11. Storage during a USA relocation
12. Cars, pets and corporate moves
13. Moving checklist
14. Frequently asked questions

UK-to-USA Relocation Services

The exact scope of the move will be confirmed in your written quotation. According to what you need from the move, Move Home Easy can bring together the following services.

Home or Video Survey

A survey is used to estimate the packed volume, review access at the UK property and identify goods that need specialist preparation. This gives us the information required to recommend an appropriate shipping service and prepare a more accurate quotation.

Show the surveyor everything that may be included, including goods stored in a loft, garage, shed or external unit. Identify artwork, mirrors, musical instruments, large televisions, exercise equipment, antiques, stone furniture, safes and unusual items.

Professional Export Packing

Household goods shipped to the USA are handled more often than goods moved locally. Furniture and cartons may pass through the UK property, removals vehicle, export warehouse, shipping container, destination terminal and local delivery vehicle.

Professional export packing can include suitable cartons, furniture wrapping, protection for pictures and mirrors, dismantling of appropriate furniture and reinforced preparation for fragile or unusually shaped items.

UK Collection

Arrangements for collection can be made from a house, apartment, storage unit or business premises. The plan should account for parking, stairs, lifts, narrow roads, restricted loading times and the distance between the property and the removals vehicle.

Sea Freight to the USA

Sea freight is normally the most practical option for furniture and larger household shipments. Goods can travel in a shared container or a container reserved solely for your move.

Your quotation should state whether it includes packing, UK collection, export handling, ocean freight, US customs support, destination handling and final delivery.

Shared and Dedicated Containers

Shared-container shipping allows several customers to use the same container, with each shipment separately packed and inventoried. It may be possible to use dedicated 20-foot and 40-foot containers for larger household volumes.

Air Freight

Air freight may be suitable for a smaller amount of urgent belongings, including clothing, work equipment and children's essentials. It is faster than sea freight but generally more expensive for the amount transported.

Customs Documentation Support

Move Home Easy and the appointed customs representative can explain the documents normally required for unaccompanied household effects. These commonly include CBP Form 3299, a passport copy, immigration or entry information, a complete inventory and transport documents.

US Customs and Border Protection makes all final decisions on free entry, inspection, valuation, duty and release. New, commercial, agricultural and restricted goods should be identified before packing.

Destination Delivery

After customs release, the destination team arranges transport to the stated US address. Delivery may include unloading, basic reassembly of suitable furniture and removal of used packing materials, depending on the service selected.

Before the arrangements are finalised, check building rules, lift bookings, parking, loading restrictions, gated-community access and homeowners' association requirements in advance.

Storage

It may be possible to use storage when goods need to be held before export or after customs clearance in the United States. It may also help when travel, employment, property closing or tenancy dates do not align with the shipping schedule.

Ask where the goods will be stored, how charges are calculated, whether intake and release handling are separate and how much notice is needed for final delivery.

Business and Employee Relocation

For an employee relocation from the UK to the USA, Move Home Easy can plan the household shipment around the employer's policy. Agree the budget allowance, permitted volume, start date and internal approvals before finalising the service.

How Moving from the UK to the USA Works

Although every household has different needs, most moves from the UK to USA can be organised around the following sequence of practical steps.

1. Initial Move Assessment

   Help us assess the move by providing the UK collection postcode, US destination, approximate shipment size and preferred moving period.

2. Home or Video Survey

   The survey establishes the expected packed volume and identifies furniture, access, fragile goods and specialist items.

3. Customs Eligibility Review

   Confirm which goods have been used abroad for at least one year and identify new purchases, gifts, commercial goods and regulated items.

4. Written Quotation

   The quotation should explain the shipping method, packing service, UK collection, customs support, US delivery and exclusions.

5. Service Selection

   Choose between shared-container shipping, a dedicated container, air freight or a combination of methods.

6. Document Preparation

   Complete CBP Form 3299 where applicable and provide identity, entry, inventory and transport documents.

7. Packing and Collection

   The moving crew prepares and numbers the agreed packages. Passports, medication, valuables, keys and immediate essentials should stay with you.

8. Export and International Transport

   The goods complete the UK export process and travel by the selected sea or air service.

9. US Customs Clearance

   The customs representative submits the relevant documents. CBP may request further information, assess duty or select the shipment for examination.

10. Inland Transport and Delivery

    After release, the shipment travels from the port, airport or warehouse to the final US address.

Shipping Household Goods to the USA

Shared-container shipping, dedicated containers and air freight each suit a different type of move. When assessing the right choice, take volume, urgency, budget, port routing and inland distance into account.

Shared Container or Groupage Shipping

With groupage, you pay for the space your belongings occupy in a shared container. Each customer's consignment remains separately packed and inventoried, even though the freight travels together.

This can be suitable for boxes, selected furniture, small flats and customers who do not need to send every household item.

The goods may wait for consolidation and separation at destination, so groupage normally has a broader estimated timeframe than a dedicated container.

Dedicated 20-Foot Container

Depending on the measured packed volume, a 20-foot container may be suitable for a medium-sized household shipment. Sole use removes the need to wait for other customers' goods.

Dedicated 40-Foot Container

A 40-foot container is normally considered for larger family homes and substantial furniture volumes. The surveyor will confirm whether the volume justifies this option.

Air Freight to the USA

For a suitable compact load, air freight offers the fastest transport option. It is usually better suited to urgent essentials than to shipping all the furniture from a fully equipped home.

Shipping Option Comparison

Professional Packing for a Move to the USA

Professional export packing helps protect belongings during repeated handling and long-distance transport. It also creates a structured package inventory for Customs.

Choose packaging to suit each item: wrap the furniture, use appropriate cartons and add protection for fragile contents. Artwork, antiques, mirrors, glass, stone and awkwardly shaped pieces may benefit from individually made cases.

Items that may need additional preparation

• Pictures, mirrors and framed artwork
• Glass tables and cabinets
• Antiques and sculptures
• Televisions, monitors and audio equipment
• Musical instruments
• Stone and unusually heavy furniture
• Large appliances
• Bicycles and sports equipment
• Garden tools and outdoor equipment
• Goods requiring custom cases

Cleaning and agricultural controls

Used outdoor equipment, footwear, bicycles, garden tools and machinery should be cleaned before packing. Remove soil, seeds, leaves, insects and animal or plant material.

Solid-wood pallets, crates and other regulated wood packaging must meet ISPM 15 treatment and marking requirements. Non-compliant wood packaging can delay or prevent entry.

Owner-packed cartons may be possible for some services, but insurance and inspection terms can differ. Ask how owner-packed goods must be listed and which items should only be packed professionally.

US Customs Clearance for Household Goods

Household goods entering the United States are subject to US Customs and Border Protection procedures even when they are used, personally owned and not intended for sale.

Unaccompanied household effects are normally declared using CBP Form 3299, Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles. The complete inventory acts as the packing list and should describe the goods clearly instead of referring to everything only as “household effects”.

Household effects used for more than one year

Foreign household effects acquired abroad and used for more than one year may qualify for duty-free entry. The goods should be for the importer's continued personal or household use.

Goods used for less than one year

Foreign household effects used abroad for less than one year can be dutiable. New furniture, appliances and recent purchases should be identified separately and supported by invoices or reasonable values where requested.

Personal effects and returning residents

Personal effects and qualifying household goods do not have to travel with the owner. They can be shipped separately to the US address, provided the correct declaration and supporting documents are supplied.

Returning US residents should also identify foreign purchases, gifts, goods intended for another person and articles acquired during the period abroad. Depending on the goods and the travel circumstances, different exemptions can apply.

CBP Form 3299

Form 3299 records the importer's identity, arrival information, residence status, shipment details and the categories under which free entry is claimed. The form is normally completed for each unaccompanied household-effects shipment.

A customs broker or destination agent can prepare and submit documents on the importer's behalf when properly authorised, but the importer remains responsible for the accuracy of the declaration.

Customs inspection

CBP can review the documents, values and descriptions and can select the container, vehicle or packages for examination. Additional inspections may be carried out by agriculture, food, wildlife or other federal agencies.

State and local rules

Federal customs clearance does not replace state or local requirements. Vehicles, pets, alcohol, professional equipment and other regulated property can have additional rules in the destination state.

The information in this section is general guidance instead of legal or customs advice. Requirements can change, and CBP and other US authorities make all final decisions.

Documents Commonly Needed When Moving to the USA

Your checklist will be determined by the importer's status, shipping method, goods, port and customs representative. Commonly requested documents can include:

• CBP Form 3299
• Passport copy
• Visa, residence, citizenship or entry information where applicable
• Complete detailed packing list or inventory
• Bill of lading for sea freight
• Air waybill for air freight
• Arrival notice or delivery order
• Power of attorney or customs-broker authorisation
• Invoices or valuations for new and high-value goods
• Permits or agency approvals for restricted goods
• Vehicle title, registration, purchase and compliance documents where applicable
• US destination address and contact details

Names should be consistent across the passport, immigration document, shipping document, inventory and customs authorisation. Tell the moving team promptly if the consignee, passport, visa or destination changes.

The inventory should use clear descriptions and package numbers. Examples include “used kitchen utensils”, “adult clothing”, “children's books”, “bedding”, “used television” and “cleaned bicycle”.

Keep electronic copies of the main documents available while the shipment is in transit.

Restricted and Prohibited Goods in the USA

A household move is not exempt from federal, state and local controls on regulated products. Some goods require permits, inspection or agency approval, while prohibited goods must not be included.

Agricultural goods requiring particular attention

• Meat, fruit, vegetables and other food products
• Plants, seeds, bulbs, flowers and soil
• Animal products, skins, feathers and wildlife materials
• Wooden articles, untreated natural materials and wood packaging
• Outdoor equipment carrying soil, seeds or plant material

Other controlled or prohibited goods

• Illegal drugs and prohibited controlled substances
• Counterfeit and pirated goods
• Firearms, ammunition and weapon-related goods
• Medicines and controlled pharmaceutical products
• Alcohol and tobacco
• Protected wildlife and CITES-controlled products
• Chemicals, flammable liquids, gases and hazardous materials
• Commercial quantities of goods

This list is not complete. Assess agricultural products should be declared, and admissibility can in light of the item, country of origin and current pest or disease controls.

Items to keep with you

• Passports and original immigration documents
• Prescription medication and supporting medical information
• Cash, jewellery and irreplaceable valuables
• Keys and important property or employment paperwork
• Phones, laptops and chargers required immediately
• Several weeks of clothing and essential toiletries
• Children's immediate-use items
• Important school and veterinary records

How Much Does It Cost to Move from the UK to the USA?

There is no single reliable price for a UK-to-USA removal. When assessing the total, take shipment volume, shipping method, packing, UK collection access, destination state, inland delivery, customs work, storage and specialist requirements into account.

Shipment Volume

Packed volume is a major part of international-removal pricing. Measurements commonly use cubic metres or cubic feet and need to allow for the space taken by export packing.

Shipping Method

Groupage spreads container space and transport costs between customers. A dedicated container provides sole use but assigns the complete container cost to one move. Air freight is faster and generally more expensive for larger volumes.

Port and Inland Distance

Delivery close to an East Coast port is different from delivery to the Midwest, Mountain West, California, Alaska or Hawaii. Rail, road, inter-island and long-distance delivery can form a significant part of the final cost.

UK Collection Access

Labour and vehicle costs can be affected by parking restrictions, stairs, long carrying distances and difficult road access.

US Delivery Access

The destination plan can be affected by apartment buildings, city parking, gated communities, rural roads, mountain access and homeowners' association rules.

Packing and Specialist Handling

Artwork, antiques, pianos, stone, safes and unusually shaped goods may require custom packing or specialist equipment.

Customs, Inspection and Port Charges

Dutiable new goods, customs examinations, agriculture inspections, port handling, demurrage, storage and agency fees can create additional charges.

Storage

Storage charges may include intake handling, a weekly or monthly rate and a later release or redelivery fee.

Insurance or Shipment Protection

Read the protection terms alongside the quote. Establish what is included, which additional cover is available and how to declare valuable or owner-packed belongings.

Questions to ask when comparing quotations

• Is the quotation door to door or port to port?
• Does it include professional export packing?
• Does it include collection from my UK address?
• Is the shipment groupage or a dedicated container?
• Does it include CBP customs-clearance handling?
• Does it include delivery to my exact ZIP code?
• Are port, examination and agriculture-inspection charges excluded?
• Are unpacking and furniture reassembly included?
• What access or shuttle charges could apply?
• What storage costs could be added?
• Which duty, tax or agency charges are excluded?
• What insurance or shipment-protection options are available?

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How Long Does Shipping from the UK to the USA Take?

Sea-freight and complete door-to-door schedules vary according to the UK origin, US port, carrier, transhipment route and final delivery state. Dedicated containers normally have a narrower schedule than groupage.

Air freight is faster for appropriate small consignments, although collection, customs clearance and final delivery still affect the complete timeframe.

Treat the quoted ranges as planning estimates. A confirmed delivery date depends on the arrangements for your individual shipment.

Factors that can affect the schedule

• Groupage consolidation time
• Container and vessel availability
• UK collection arrangements
• Export-port handling
• Shipping-route changes and transhipment
• Port congestion and weather
• Customs-document review
• Physical or agriculture inspection
• Port holds, storage and demurrage
• Restricted-item permits
• Rail or long-distance road transport
• Building delivery bookings
• Alaska, Hawaii or island transport

Keep clothing, medication, work equipment and first-day household essentials with you. Anything you need as soon as you arrive should stay outside the main sea consignment.

Relocation Services Across the USA

Moving to New York or the Northeast

New York, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia and surrounding areas can involve high-rise buildings, city parking permits, restricted loading times, lift bookings and long carries.

Moving to Florida or the Southeast

Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, the Carolinas and other southeastern destinations can be served through East Coast or Gulf ports. Gated communities and homeowners' associations may have advance-delivery rules.

Moving to Texas

Houston is a major international port, while Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and other Texas destinations require onward road transport. Long distances within the state should be included in the delivery plan.

Moving to California or the West Coast

Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and surrounding areas can involve port congestion, city restrictions, apartment access, steep streets and substantial inland delivery.

Moving to Chicago or the Midwest

Midwest deliveries commonly require rail or long-distance trucking from an East, Gulf or West Coast port. The final schedule can be affected by weather and seasonal access.

Moving to the Pacific Northwest

Seattle, Portland and surrounding areas can be served through West Coast ports. Island ferries, mountain roads and private access can require additional planning.

Moving to the Mountain West

Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho and neighbouring states can require substantial inland transport. Snow, altitude, gated communities and rural access may affect delivery.

Moving to Alaska or Hawaii

Alaska and Hawaii require additional sea or air transport and have different delivery and agriculture arrangements. Hawaii also applies local animal and plant controls beyond ordinary mainland entry procedures.

Cars, Pets and Employee Relocation to the USA

Shipping a Vehicle to the USA

Vehicle importation is separate from normal household goods. The importer must address US Department of Transportation safety standards, Environmental Protection Agency emissions requirements, CBP entry and destination-state registration.

For passenger vehicles and highway motorcycles, you would normally need DOT Form HS-7 and EPA Form 3520-1. It may be possible to import a vehicle at least 25 years old without meeting current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, but EPA requirements remain separate.

A newer vehicle that does not conform to US standards may require a Registered Importer, an Independent Commercial Importer, modifications, testing, a bond or may not be practical to import.

State title, registration, tax, insurance, inspection and emissions requirements vary. Obtain specialist written confirmation before booking vehicle transport.

Moving Dogs and Cats to the USA

Every dog entering the United States requires a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Dogs arriving from countries treated as dog-rabies-free or low-risk must appear healthy, be at least six months old and have a microchip readable by a universal scanner.

Dogs that have been in a high-risk country during the previous six months require additional rabies and documentation steps. Requirements are based on travel history, vaccination location and port of entry.

CDC does not generally require cats to have proof of rabies vaccination for federal entry, but cats are inspected and destination states can impose additional requirements. Hawaii has separate quarantine rules.

Corporate and Employee Moves

For an employer-funded relocation, agree the shipment allowance, authorisation process and reporting needs early. Move Home Easy can coordinate the physical move with the employee and the employer's nominated contact.

Small Moves and Boxes

Customers do not need to fill a shipping container. Boxes, books, clothing and selected furniture can often travel through groupage or air freight.

Provide carton dimensions, weights where known, photographs and an item list so the volume and customs requirements can be assessed.

UK-to-USA Relocation Checklist

Twelve to Sixteen Weeks Before Collection

• Request detailed international-removal quotations.
• Arrange a home or video survey.
• Decide what will be shipped, sold, donated or stored.
• Confirm your US immigration or residence route separately.
• Identify recent purchases, agricultural goods and restricted items.
• Begin the separate process for pets or vehicles.
• Review access at the US property.

Six to Twelve Weeks Before Collection

• Choose the shipping service and review the written quote.
• Complete insurance or shipment-protection documentation.
• Prepare the detailed package inventory.
• Gather passport, visa and entry information.
• Complete CBP Form 3299 where applicable.
• Remove prohibited goods and identify controlled goods.
• Arrange storage where required.

One to Six Weeks Before Collection

• Clean and dry bicycles, footwear, garden tools and outdoor equipment.
• Remove soil, seeds, leaves and organic material.
• Confirm parking and access at the UK property.
• Separate passports, medication, valuables and immediate essentials.
• Back up computers and important files.
• Photograph high-value items.
• Do not add unlisted goods after documents are prepared.

Before Delivery in the USA

• Confirm CBP release.
• Confirm the complete US address and ZIP code.
• Check building, homeowners' association and gated-community rules.
• Reserve a lift or loading area where required.
• Confirm parking, road and vehicle-access limits.
• Ensure an authorised adult can receive the shipment.
• Inspect goods as they are delivered.
• Report visible loss or damage under the applicable procedure.

Why Use Move Home Easy for a Relocation to the USA?

An international move should be planned as a complete service instead of a series of unrelated bookings. The survey, packing, shipping method, customs documents, inland route and final delivery all need to match.

Move Home Easy brings together these stages from the UK. We assess the consignment, explain the differences between groupage, dedicated containers and air freight, and work with the destination team through customs clearance and delivery.

We also encourage customers to compare like-for-like quotations. A low port-to-port freight price may exclude packing by a professional crew, customs handling, port charges, storage, inland transport and delivery to the final address.

Move Home Easy brings the USA move together through survey, packing, export handling, shipment planning and destination coordination. You can plan we keep the practical details clear so your relocation around the right shipment size, port route, timing and final delivery address.

Moving to the USA from the UK: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to declare food, plants or soil?

Agricultural products including meat, fruit, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil and animal or plant products should be declared and may be restricted or prohibited.

At what stage should I book a move to the USA?

Allow more time for a survey, shipping choice, customs documents and vehicle or pet arrangements by starting around twelve to sixteen weeks before collection.

How can I keep costs down when I move belongings to the USA?

Groupage is often economical because the customer pays for the container space used for a smaller flexible shipment.

What should I budget to move from the UK to the USA?

Your quotation is worked out from shipment volume, groupage or dedicated-container service, packing, UK collection access, destination state, inland transport, storage and specialist items.

How is the move handled if my belongings are less than one year old?

Foreign household effects used abroad for less than one year can be dutiable. List recent purchases separately and supported by invoices or values where requested.

Is it possible for my belongings to be stored during the move?

Depending on availability, you may be able to store the goods before export or after customs clearance. Confirm the location, recurring rate, handling charges and later delivery arrangements.

What timescale should I allow to ship household goods to the USA?

Sea freight normally takes several weeks, with the full schedule affected by the US port, transhipment, customs clearance and inland delivery. Groupage normally takes longer than a dedicated container.

Is it possible to ship only boxes to the USA?

Yes. Boxes and smaller personal-effects consignments can often travel through groupage or air freight. A detailed inventory is still required.

When would I need a full shipping container?

A full container is not always necessary. The survey's packed-volume measurement helps determine whether sole use is worthwhile or a shared container is more suitable.

How does sharing a container through groupage work?

With groupage, separately packed shipments from several customers travel together in one container. Each customer pays for the space occupied and accepts a broader schedule.

Is it possible to ship new furniture or appliances?

This may be possible, although new or recently used goods may be dutiable. Keep invoices and identify recent purchases clearly before packing.

When can used household goods qualify for duty relief in the USA?

Where they are imported for continued personal or household use, foreign household effects used abroad for more than one year may qualify for duty-free entry.

Which paperwork should I prepare for US customs clearance?

For the paperwork file, you will commonly need Form 3299, a passport copy, immigration or entry information, a detailed inventory, transport documents and customs-broker authorisation.

Which forms should I prepare for an imported vehicle?

For passenger vehicles and highway motorcycles, you would normally need DOT Form HS-7 and EPA Form 3520-1.

Is it possible for a car over 25 years old to be imported?

It may be possible to import a vehicle at least 25 years old without meeting current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. EPA emissions requirements remain separate.

Is it possible to import a newer non-US-specification vehicle?

It may require a Registered Importer, an Independent Commercial Importer, modifications, testing and a bond. Some vehicles are not practical or eligible to import.

Is collection from anywhere in the UK available?

Our team at Move Home Easy can help you arrange collection from London and across the UK. Share the full collection postcode, US destination, property access notes and any timing limits so the move can be planned accurately.

Is delivery anywhere in the USA available?

Discuss the available delivery arrangements across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii before booking. Remote, island and restricted-access destinations may require additional arrangements.

Is it possible to ship alcohol or tobacco?

Alcohol and tobacco are regulated and can be subject to federal and state permits, duty, excise tax and quantity restrictions. Do not pack them without written confirmation.

What additional pet-entry rules should I check for Hawaii?

Yes. Hawaii applies separate animal quarantine and entry requirements, even for animals arriving from the US mainland.

What should I know about CBP Form 3299?

Form 3299 is the Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles used for household effects and personal belongings shipped separately from the owner.

Is it possible for someone to clear my goods for me?

A properly authorised customs broker or destination agent can usually submit the documents on your behalf. You remain responsible for the accuracy of the declaration.

Could my shipment be inspected by CBP?

CBP can review the documents and select the container, vehicle or packages for examination. Agriculture and other federal agencies can also inspect relevant goods.

What treatment rules apply to wooden packing materials?

Regulated solid-wood pallets and crates must comply with ISPM 15 treatment and marking standards. It may be possible to refuse non-compliant wood packaging entry.

Is it possible to take my UK car to the USA?

Possibly, but vehicle importation is separate from household goods and must meet CBP, EPA, NHTSA and destination-state requirements.

What are the requirements for my dog to enter the USA?

Every dog needs a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Dogs from dog-rabies-free or low-risk countries must also appear healthy, be at least six months old and have a universally readable microchip.

Is a rabies certificate required for my cat?

CDC does not generally require proof of rabies vaccination for cats entering the mainland United States, but cats are inspected and destination states may have additional rules.

What should I check about cover for an international removal?

Consider cover for the whole move, since the shipment passes through multiple handling, ocean, customs and inland-transport stages.

Start Planning Your Move to the USA

Tell Move Home Easy what you need to move, where it is being collected and which part of the United States it needs to reach. Speak to our team about how we can review the consignment, explain the available sea and air options and prepare a quotation for your UK-to-USA relocation.

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