Removals to the United States of America
If you are planning on moving to America, whether to the East Coast, West Coast, or somewhere in between, Britannia Bradshaw has the expertise and the local knowledge to tailor the move to your specific needs.
We also have information about American visas and advice on living in the United States of America.
Moving to the USA with Britannia Bradshaw
Packing & Delivery – Our trained packers can pack and wrap all your items to ensure that they are transported safely. If you choose a full door to door service, we will deliver the goods to your new home. Our agents can then unwrap your furniture and unpack your moving boxes onto a flat surface, and all used packing materials will be removed from the site.
Additional removal services – Britannia Bradshaw can provide a variety of additional services when moving to the USA. We can provide comprehensive insurance, can arrange international storage prior to delivery, and can also take care of your pet transport.
Importing Personal Effects to the USA
Household goods and personal effects can usually be imported duty free, provided they have been owned for at least a year before arriving in the USA. Most containers arriving in the United States of America will be subject to examination by US customs. You must ensure you have the appropriate visa for entry into the USA. To import your household goods, we will provide you with the correct customs form, that must be completed prior to the goods leaving the UK.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items to the United States of America:
- Firearms & ammunition
- Inflammable goods & substances
- Plants & plant material
- Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
- Narcotics and dangerous goods
- Offensive materials
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Transit times
Transit of groupage or shared load consignments usually takes 8 to 11 weeks via the East Coast and 11 to 14 weeks if going via the West Coast. Sole use containers will normally take 2 weeks to the East Coast and 4 weeks to the West Coast. However, transit times will also vary depending on the size of your consignment, customs or immigration delays and weather conditions.
Ultimate Guides to Moving to the USA
Moving to New York & N.E, The Ultimate Guide
Moving to California & the West Coast; The Ultimate Guide
Moving to Florida & S.E, The Ultimate Guide
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Professional, friendly, punctual and efficient
Tony and Tom were great. Professional, friendly, punctual and efficient.
Why did you use us? Personal experience from last move
Tricia ShawWe would like to book them both for our next move to our new home in January
I would like to tell you how pleased we were with our move especially with Spencer & Paul. They were very
professional in every way, nothing was too much trouble, in fact we would like to book them both for our next move
to our new home in January.
Best Wishes
Lynda & David Spiers.
Helpful. Diligent. Polite.
Do you have any comments about our removals crew? Brilliant. Asked questions. Helpful. Diligent. Polite.
Why did you use us? Reputation
Do you have any additional comments or concerns regarding any portion of the service you received? Price could be more flexible reflecting size of van.
Comments regarding your initial enquiry: Video call. Quick and painless.
Chris DormerVery positive input to our plans and making arrangements
Both Paul and Spence were brilliant and most helpful. Very positive input to our plans and making arrangements.
It was unfortunate that a light fitting in the hall was broken whilst moving an item of furniture into the new address.
Being one of a pair may make it more difficult to replace. Apart from that everything went smoothly and efficiently.
Why did you use us? Personal recommendation from our daughter
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