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

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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

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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.

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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.

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First class service from start to finish.

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We’ve sang your praises online as we genuinely thought it was a first class service from start to finish.

The dedication, respect, courtesy and sheer hard work employed was exceptional, we could not fault any element of it.

Thanks again, we will definitely recommend your company to anyone in the Leek area.

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Andrew and Jayne Baxter

They made everything about the move as stress free as possible

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Found you on the internet

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You responded to us quickly and easily

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Friendly, polite, helpful, prompt, efficient with good communication

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Do not know, very happy

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?
John and Gareth were very helpful professional and friendly and despite the really bad weather they made everything about the move as stress free as possible. We would highly recommend this team!

Jennifer Semper

They were polite and professional throughout and took the stress away from us on moving day

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Contact details - Google.

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
8/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Needed to move house and was seemed the best company to do so.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The team were absolutely fantastic. They were polite and professional throughout and took the stress away from us on moving day. They took care of everything and even found our son’s Christmas elves which was a huge help and helped settle our son into our new house.

How would you rate our communication?
8/10

How can we improve our service?
Think there are a few things pre-move day that would help.

  • A general email to say what to expect, perhaps a video that shows what will happen. Moving house is stressful enough and this would’ve helped take the edge off.
  • A text message to confirm what time the team is arriving, potentially with the team member names included - we feel this would be a nice personalised touch.

BUT - on the actual day the team were brilliant and should be praised for their efforts.

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?
John, Rob, Tyler and Anthony were brilliant, we really hope they are praised by their Management. We will recommend to anyone else moving home due to these 4 gentlemen.

Owen and Claire Ladds

Friendly, efficient and helpful

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I knew Robert Goodwin and the good reputation.

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?
Excellent reputation

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Friendly, efficient and helpful

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Better online forms maybe?

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?
Nothing really

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