If you’re moving household goods from Canada into the United States, the following Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) should prove helpful. If you have additional questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.
What documentation do I need to move my household goods from Canada to the U.S. with U-Pack? Since your belongings do not accompany you when you use U-Pack to move from Canada to the U.S., you are required to provide the following documentation:
A completed US Customs Form 3299 (Declaration for Free Entry of Articles Not Accompanying a Resident or Non-Resident), that includes an itemized inventory of your shipment with an approximate dollar value in U.S. dollars.
Proof of Status that shows you have legal permission to move yourself and your personal items into the United States – VISA, passport or birth certificate.
You should keep the original copy of all documentation and provide copies to the ABF driver at your origin.
What should be included in my household goods inventory? The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency suggests that your items be listed in categories: Furniture, Kitchenware, Household goods, sport equipment, clothes, books, Home/office equipment/Tools of Trade, other personal effects.
How does moving from Canada to the U.S. work with U-Pack? ABF delivers a moving trailer or ReloCube to your location in Canada. You load your household goods and provide all required documentation to the ABF origin driver. ABF drives to your location in the United States. You unload.
How much does it cost to move my household goods from Canada to the U.S. using U-Pack? The cost of moving from Canada to the U.S. depends on several factors—the exact locations you’re moving from and to, the date of your move, and how much you’re moving. The best way to determine the cost is with a free moving quote. It’s a simple process—enter your origin and destination, along with your move date and shipment size to get an instant price. Note that a $19.35 Customs Broker Manifest Processing Fee applies to all shipments moving from Canada into the U.S. and that rates are in U.S. funds.
Do I need to be present at the border for clearance? Not when you’re moving with U-Pack. ABF will file Form 3299 on your behalf, so it is not necessary for you to be present at the border for clearance.
What happens if my shipment doesn’t clear customs at the border? If your shipment is not able to clear customs at the border, it may move in bond, at the discretion of the Customs and Border Protection Agency. When this happens, it must be cleared prior to delivery and a bond fee will be assessed. The most common reasons a shipment fails to clear at the boarder are:
The paperwork is not filled out properly
All necessary paperwork is not provided
Improper/insufficient identification
For detailed information about the requirements for moving household goods from Canada to the U.S., (including do-not-ship items) and for information about how to determine whether you are a resident or a non-resident (whether duties apply) see the document provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency entitled: Moving Household Goods to the U.S. For questions about moving from Canada to the U.S. with U-Pack, call 800-413-4799.
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Name: Relocation.com Date: 12-21-2011
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Name: Arabella Date: 12-22-2011
There are a lot of elements to consider when moving out of the country. Along with the typical apartment hunting and packing you also have claims forms and Customs forms to complete. A lot of work but definitely worth it!
Name: Alexandre Date: 2-1-2012
Hi Audrey, Can you be more specific about the proof of status documentation? Would a copy of the TN application materials suffice or is a copy of the I-94? I’m asking because it obviously has an impact because if the I-94 is required, I have to cross the border to get it first and then my goods can follow...
Regards,
Name: Audrey Date: 2-1-2012
Hi Alexandre, Proof of residency status must be an approved visa rather than the application documents. If there are any delays in receiving your visa, we can postpone your move date or change your reservation to store your shipment in Canada until your paperwork is finalized. If you have any other questions about your shipment please let us know or call your move coordination team at 1-800-570-0631.
Name: Randall Date: 3-19-2012
Hi Audrey. There seems to be only one relevant box to check and that is (10) Foreign made articles acquired in the United States and taken abroad on this trip or acquired abroad on another trip that was previously declared to CBP. Of course, most items purchased in the U.S. these days are foreign-made. Is simply a list of personal effects and household items sufficient or does this section D have to be filled out as well? Thanks.
Name: Audrey Date: 3-20-2012
Randall--you're right; this is basically a list of your personal items/household goods. If you have any particular items in question, I would recommend contacting the nearest customs office. A U-Pack representative should be contacting you to further discuss your move; please let me know if you do not hear from Austin! Thanks for checking out the blog.
Name: Tim Date: 4-12-2012
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