Expert International Removals From the UK to the USA

Here are the moving and shipping costs from the UK to USA.

• Just boxes and bags: From £680
• Small house move: From £1026
• 1 bed flat: From £1,622
• 2 bed flat: From £3,899
• 3-bedroom house: From £7,568
• 4-bedroom house: From £9,100
• 5-bedroom house: From £11,400
• Sole use 20ft container: From £6,800
• Sole use 40ft container: From £8,300

These costs are for budget purposes only. The final price of your move to USA will depend on factors such as how much you are shipping, the value of your belongings (for insurance purposes), your collection and final destination in the USA. To receive an accurate estimate that is tailored to your move, please ask us for a free quote.

The approximate transit time is between 12 and 30 days, depending on your destination in the U.S. See our simple guide below.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit our USA schedules page.

We provide a full door-to-door removals service to every state across the USA. Whether your destination is New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Chicago, or a smaller town or rural area, we can arrange safe and reliable delivery.

Shipments from the UK are routed through the country’s major arrival ports of New York, Los Angeles, Miami or Houston. From there, your belongings are transported nationwide, ensuring complete door-to-door coverage across all 50 states.

Yes, we offer a 10% early booking discount for every move to the USA. Booking your move early means we can make savings on transport and packing schedules and pass these savings to you, our customers.

Get that ball rolling and reserve your move in less than 60 seconds here to secure your 10% discount.

Our experts will guide you through all necessary documentation and customs procedures but to give you a head start, you will need to provide:

• Copy of passport
• A valid US Visa / Work Permit
• Importers Declaration (Customs form 3299)
• Inventory list

For further information on the customs procedures and documentation for importing personal belongings into the USA, please see our US customs guide.

If you are moving to the USA as a permanent residence (immigrant) with a valid visa, you do not need to pay duty on your personal effects and household goods, provided you meet certain requirements set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The main requirements are;

• You must have owned and used the goods abroad for at least one year before your move
• The goods are for your personal use and not for any commercial purposes
• You import the goods within one year of your arrival date in the U.S. as an immigrant

There are some exceptions where duty may still apply, such as new items, alcohol or tobacco products above personal exemption limits and motor vehicles.

Yes, you can take most household and electrical appliances with you when you are moving to the USA from the UK, but there are a few things to consider;

• Electrical Standards: As the USA uses 110-120V, 60Hz electrical standards you many need transformers or adapters to use appliances designed for the UK’s 220-240V system.
• Prohibited Items: Some items, such as cordless phones, older TVs with cathode ray tubes and appliances container gases like fridges and air conditioners have restrictions and measures needed to ship to the USA.
• Cleaning: All appliances used for food preparation must be thoroughly cleaned of all food residue, and fridges and freezers must be completely defrosted as well as being cleaned.

For more information, please visit our page on shipping electrical goods from the UK to the USA

Items you are allowed to ship include furniture, clothing, books, electrical appliances and other items for personal use. However, there are certain items that may require further permits, or aren’t allowed to be shipped at all. These include;

• Food Products, including fruits, vegetables etc
• Alcohol
• Medications
• Plants/Seeds
• Weapons and Firearms
• Cultural Artifacts

For anything that you are unsure of, speak with your Move Manager at 1st Move International. To assist us, please send your packed inventory as soon as possible, so that we can check for any items that may need additional attention, or to be removed from your shipment all together.

Take a look at our Customs Guide to the USA for more details and for links to the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Website.

We also provide a comprehensive guide on Prohibted & Restricted Items when Moving to the U.S.

Yes! Once your shipment is in the container and loaded to the vessel, you will receive a tracking number. This will allow you to monitor the progress of your shipment online using our container tracking tool and stay informed about its estimated arrival time.