Removals to the USA
If you are planning on moving to America, whether to the East Coast or West Coast or somewhere in between (the Midwest), Britannia Goodwins has the expertise and the local knowledge to tailor the move to your specific needs. We know moving your household goods is just a small part of your move, so we also have information about American visas and advice on living in the United States of America.
What you're moving to America
What you move to your new home in America is just as important as how we move it for you. Your household goods and personal effects can usually be imported duty free, provided they have been owned for at least 12 months before arriving in the USA. Most containers arriving in America will be subject to examination by US customs. To import your household goods, we will provide you with the correct customs form which must be completed prior to your goods leaving the UK.
Prohibitions and restrictions on things you may move to America
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items to the United States of America:
- Firearms & ammunition
- Inflammable (or - as they say in America - flammable) goods & substances
- Plants & plant material
- Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
- Narcotics and dangerous goods
- Offensive materials
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Transit times
Transit of groupage (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 two weeks to the East Coast and four 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. More information on overseas removals shipping times
Moving your domestic pets to America
We can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pets to your new home in America. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures for you and help clear your pets when they arrive in the USA. Find out more about moving your pets abroad.
Moving motor vehicles to America
Due to strict emission standards, only vehicles that have been manufactured in the USA can be shipped with your household goods. Contact us for more information on importing a car to the USA.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Goodwins Removals & Storage can help your overseas move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 01785 251161 and speaking with one of our Stafford and Cheshire 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...
They carried out the work in a calm, helpful and professional manner
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We used Britannia for a previous move and the service was excellent
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
As above; previous excellent experience across the board: booking, survey, communication and the physical move was all fantastically carried out
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
In a highly stressful situation, they carried out the work in a calm, helpful and professional manner. The team had excellent interpersonal skills and made at least one aspect of the move a little easier.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
I cannot think of any particular points to improve.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
The best endorsement would be that if we were to move again (which we won't), I would not hesitate to engage Britannia Goodwins.
Friendly, helpful, patient, unflustered and just an amazing bunch of guys.
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I have known about you for a while, brand recognition
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
It was a decision based on cost. Your surveyor won you the contract with a correct assessment of how much stuff we had. The competitors over estimated and as such over quoted.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were excellent in every way, from beginning to end. Friendly, helpful, patient, unflustered and just an amazing bunch of guys.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
The best I could have hoped for
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?~
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Not much other than it was seamless and the service was exceptional throughout.
Service was brilliant and completely stress free
Wanted to email you today to say thanks for your help. Service was brilliant and completely stress free.
Thanks again
Stu
Stu CaladoWe could not have asked for more
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Google search. We were moving 200 miles so wanted a national company with that experience
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Competitive quote. Surveyor demonstrated previous practical experience and was reassuring about the process
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Arrived on time. Respectful and efficient throughout despite the added complication of major roadworks outside our property on the move day.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
We could not have asked for more. Britannia Bradshaw exceeded our expectations
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Very prompt response when we requested collection of our packing boxes. Thank you
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