Moving to USA

Getting a quotation

To get a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION please call us on 0151 482 0432 and we will arrange for our experienced surveyor to visit your home at a time and date convenient to you and assess the volume of items to shipped, packing and any other requirements you may have for your international shipment.

Once you have been provided with your quotation you will be assigned a friendly coordinator to assist throughout your international move to USA.

Available services

• Full container shipping to USA
• Part load shipping to USA
• Baggage shipping to USA
• Crated LCL shipping to USA
• Car or Motorbike shipping to USA
• Shipping from USA back to UK

Full container shipments

If your consignment is a full house removal then we would suggest a sole use container, this has great advantages when planning your overseas move.

Groupage container shipments

We operate a regular part load consolidation service to all areas of USA. This service is ideal for small consignments or loads and usually takes between 8 to 12 weeks door to door, however this can vary depending upon the volume being shipped or customs delays.

International packing service/bar code labelling

This is the most important aspect of your international shipment and Britannia Fleet will provide highly trained removers to pack and wrap all your small items into export quality cartons to ensure that they are transported safely and all furniture will be export wrapped or crated accordingly. Once prepared all consignments will be inventoried and will be bar coded before loading, this will ensure that no items are left at origin.

Once your consignment arrives in USA

Customs clearance usually takes between 5 to 14 days. You must be present in USA in order for your consignment to customs clear.

Any charges raised by customs or quarantine officials will be paid by Britannia agent who will seek reimbursement from you prior to delivery.

Your household goods and personal effects are allowed to enter duty fee on the basis you have owned and used for at least 12 months prior to shipment.

Destination Services following customs clearance of your consignment – Our Britannia member will arrange delivery to your home on a mutually convenient date (note this is based on door to door service) your household goods and personal effects will be delivered into relevant rooms as per your instruction, all effects originally packed by Britannia Fleet will be unwrapped, all cartons will be unpacked onto a flat surface and all excess packing material will be removed.

Further Destination Video’s

California & West Coast USA

Florida & South East USA

Britannia Fleet’s Additional Services

Moving to USA Brochure (PDF)

FIDI Regulations for USA (PDF)