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Moving to the USA
Aqua Moving Services manages the logistics of moving to the USA for individuals and businesses relocating employees from the UK and internationally. We coordinate packing, export customs compliance, international shipping and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance. We do this all through one dedicated manager.
Whether you are moving to the USA with your family or relocating for work, we handle every stage of the logistics from your current property to your new home in the USA.
Why Choose Aqua Moving Services for Your Move to America
Moving to the USA involves a more detailed customs process than an intra-European move. Most personal and household effects that have been owned and used abroad for at least a year can enter the USA free of duty and tax, but the shipment must be correctly declared to CBP and not every visa category permits duty-free import of household goods.
Aqua Moving Services works with experienced destination agents on the ground in the USA to make sure your shipment is correctly declared and clears CBP without unnecessary delay. One survey, three like-for-like quotes from vetted USA-route partners, one dedicated manager throughout. Transparent pricing, no hidden costs.
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Who We Help When Moving to the USA
Private: Individuals
Moving to the USA Moving to the USA privately? Whether you’re moving for retirement, lifestyle or a permanent relocation, the process requires careful logistics planning and correct handling of CBP documentation. We coordinate your full shipment and guide you through the customs requirements so your household goods clear the USA without delays or unexpected costs.
Corporate: Company Relocating Employees to the USA
For businesses moving employees to the USA, the physical shipment needs to align with visa processing timelines, onboarding dates and company relocation policies. Aqua Moving Services works alongside HR leaders and global mobility managers to coordinate the move to the USA within your internal processes. The employee experience is professionally managed throughout.
Corporate: Employee Being Relocated to the USA
If your employer is moving you to the USA and you are managing or overseeing the shipment yourself, Aqua handles the full logistics on your behalf. We align with your company’s relocation policy and allowances from the outset and make sure the CBP clearance process is handled correctly at both ends.
How Our Moving to USA Service Works
Consultation
We begin by understanding your move to the USA, including where you are moving from, your destination state or city, your preferred timescales and any specialist requirements. Your move is planned around your individual circumstances and the specific logistics of relocating to the USA.
Documents
Our team guides you through the necessary export paperwork and US import requirements. This includes CBP Form 3299 (Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles), confirming your visa or immigration status against CBP’s duty-free eligibility rules and itemised inventory preparation. Everything is prepared correctly before your shipment departs.
Pre-move
A dedicated move manager carries out a single pre-move survey, either virtually or in person. This allows us to assess the volume of your shipment, identify any specialist items and understand the full scope of your move to the USA.
Three Competitive Quotes
Using the information from your survey, we obtain three comparable quotations from our approved USA-route removal partners, allowing you to compare genuine like-for-like costs for your move to the USA.
Move
Your belongings are professionally packed using export-quality materials before being shipped to the USA by sea freight or air freight, depending on your destination and volume. Road freight isn’t available given the distance involved. Throughout the move, your dedicated manager coordinates every stage from collection through to CBP clearance and delivery.
Aftercare
Following delivery in the USA, we remain available to answer questions, resolve any issues and ensure your move has been completed successfully.
What We Ship in International Removals from the USA
General household goods: Furniture, clothing, kitchenware, books, personal effects and everyday belongings.
High-value and fragile items: Fine art, antiques, mirrors, glassware and decorative pieces.
Specialist items: Grand pianos, wine collections, musical instruments, technical equipment.
Restricted and prohibited items: Destination countries have their own rules on what can and cannot be imported.
We also assist in the relocation of cars and pets.
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The logistics of shipping your belongings to the USA is what Aqua Moving Services manages. For visa, work permit and immigration support when moving to the USA, the Clearview Group can help. Clearview Immigration will handle US immigration requirements. This includes employer-sponsored visas, investor and specialist categories and the wider documentation process. For homesearch and school search support in the USA, Clearview Relocation provides destination services to help you find the right home and area.
FAQs
How long does shipping to the USA take?
Sea freight from the UK to the US East Coast typically takes three to five weeks door to door and five to seven weeks to the West Coast, plus additional time for CBP clearance. Air freight is faster, typically eight to ten days, but at significantly higher cost for the same volume.
Do I need a visa before my goods arrive in the USA?
You don’t need a visa to ship goods to the USA, but your immigration status affects whether your shipment qualifies for duty-free entry. Not all visa or work permit categories allow household goods to be imported free of duty and tax, so your dedicated move manager will confirm your eligibility at the outset to avoid unexpected charges.
How much does moving to the USA cost?
Costs depend on the volume being shipped, the US destination, the shipping method and any specialist packing requirements. Aqua generates three like-for-like quotes from a single pre-move survey so you can compare costs clearly before committing.
Will I have to pay customs duty on my belongings?
Most personal and household effects that have been owned and used abroad for at least 12 months can enter the USA free of duty and tax under CBP regulations, provided they’re for personal use and not intended for resale. Newly purchased items and goods owned for less than a year, may attract duty. Your dedicated move manager will help you prepare the correct forms to support duty-free entry wherever you qualify.
Very Impressed With Their Attention To Detail
The packing team arrived on time, were efficient, tidy and unobtrusive and they worked very well together. The crew were superb and I was very impressed with their attention to detail and the quality of the packing, particularly for some items, which were of very sentimental value to us. In addition the Aqua team have been great from step one and I will certainly use them again when I move back to Singapore.
They’re The Best
This is the third move Aqua have helped me with. They makes things so seamless and easy. Whenever my next move is (which I hope isn’t for a while, it’s exhausting), I would go to Aqua time and time again. They’re the best!