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FMC No. 027587N Fully Licensed, Insured & Bonded
  • Guaranteed Final Price. No Hidden Fees Ever.
  • US Customs Clearance Included
  • No Surprise US Destination Charges
  • Door to Door, All Lower 48 States
  • Licensed US Mover (FMC No. 027587N)

Moving to the US from Europe? Your Quote is Your Final Price.

We collect anywhere in Europe, clear US customs for you, and deliver door to door in all lower 48 states. The price we quote in writing is the price you pay. No surprise charges when your container lands in America.

  • Guaranteed Final Price. No Hidden Fees Ever.
  • US Customs Clearance Included
  • No Surprise US Destination Charges
  • Door to Door, All Lower 48 States
  • Licensed US Mover (FMC No. 027587N)

Licensed by the US Federal Maritime Commission

FMC No. 027587N

The US government body that regulates international household movers.

The Hard Part of Your Move Is the American Side. Hire the American Side.

US customs, handled by the company that lives here.

Household goods you have owned and used for over a year enter the US duty free, whether you are emigrating or moving home. We prepare and file your CBP Form 3299 and the detailed inventory that keeps your container out of physical inspection, and we track your shipment so it clears on arrival.

No surprise charges when your container lands.

The classic transatlantic story: a European mover quotes at origin, then a US agent you have never heard of bills you port fees, handling, and delivery before releasing your belongings. We are the US side. Your guaranteed price already includes US port charges, customs clearance, and delivery to your door.

One guaranteed price, in writing, in US dollars.

European movers quote by the cubic metre and true up after the survey or the load. We quote from your itemized inventory and lock it. The number on your quote is the number you pay.

How It Works

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Tell us what you're moving.

Walk us through your home on a quick video survey from anywhere in Europe. We reply with your guaranteed price within 1 business day.

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Get your guaranteed price in writing.

Quoted from your itemized inventory and locked, in US dollars. No cubic-metre true-ups, no weight surprises, no charges added on the American side.

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We handle everything to your US door.

Our vetted European partner crews pack and load at your origin. We manage the ocean crossing, clear US customs, and deliver to your new home anywhere in the lower 48.

We Collect From 13 Countries Across Europe

United Kingdom Collection nationwide. Sailings from Southampton and Felixstowe. 2 to 4 weeks to the US East Coast.
Ireland Collection nationwide. Sailings from Dublin and Cork, or via UK ports. 2 to 4 weeks to the East Coast.
Germany Collection nationwide. Sailings from Hamburg and Bremerhaven. 2 to 4 weeks to the East Coast.
Netherlands Collection nationwide. Sailings from Rotterdam, Europe's largest port. 2 to 4 weeks to the East Coast.
France Collection nationwide. Sailings from Le Havre and Fos-sur-Mer. 2 to 4 weeks to the East Coast.
Switzerland Collection nationwide, trucked to Rotterdam, Le Havre, or Genoa for sailing. Add about a week to transit.
Sweden Collection nationwide. Sailings from Gothenburg. 3 to 5 weeks to the East Coast.
Norway Collection nationwide. Sailings from Oslo or via Gothenburg. 3 to 5 weeks to the East Coast.
Denmark Collection nationwide. Sailings from Aarhus or via Hamburg. 3 to 5 weeks to the East Coast.
Belgium Collection nationwide. Sailings from Antwerp. 2 to 4 weeks to the East Coast.
Spain Collection nationwide. Sailings from Valencia, Barcelona, and Algeciras. 3 to 5 weeks to the East Coast.
Italy Collection nationwide. Sailings from Genoa and Livorno. 3 to 5 weeks to the East Coast.
Portugal Collection nationwide. Sailings from Lisbon and Leixoes. 3 to 5 weeks to the East Coast.

Collecting from all 13. Delivering to all 48.

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Texas and the Gulf Coast are served by direct sailings to Houston at comparable cost. West Coast delivery adds roughly 15 to 20% and 2 to 3 weeks via the Panama Canal. Air freight available from every country, typically 1 to 2 weeks door to door.

What Moving to the US Typically Costs

Pricing is inventory based, so your final price depends on exactly what you're moving and where in the US it's going. These are typical ranges for East Coast delivery, US customs clearance and door delivery included. Your written quote is the actual price you pay, guaranteed.

Route Studio / 1BR 2BR 3BR+
UK & Ireland to the US $3,900 - $6,500 $6,500 - $10,500 $10,500+
Germany & Switzerland to the US $4,200 - $6,900 $6,900 - $11,000 $11,000+
Netherlands & Belgium to the US $4,000 - $6,700 $6,700 - $10,800 $10,800+
France to the US $4,200 - $6,900 $6,900 - $11,000 $11,000+
Sweden, Norway & Denmark to the US $4,800 - $7,600 $7,600 - $12,000 $12,000+
Spain, Italy & Portugal to the US $4,500 - $7,300 $7,300 - $11,500 $11,500+

Ranges shown for US East Coast delivery and include export packing, ocean freight, US customs clearance, US port charges, and door delivery. Texas and Gulf Coast: comparable, served by direct sailings to Houston. West Coast: add roughly 15 to 20%. Moving inland? Your guaranteed quote covers door delivery anywhere in the lower 48, including trucking from the port. You are quoted and invoiced in USD.

What's Included in Your Guaranteed Price

Door-to-Door Transatlantic Transit
White-Glove Export Packing
US Customs Clearance & CBP Form 3299 Filing
US Port & Terminal Handling Charges
Detailed Itemized Inventory
Custom Crating for Valuables
Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Full Coverage Insurance Options

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Moving-to-the-USA FAQ

How much does it cost to move to the US from Europe?

Depends on your inventory size, origin country, and US destination. A 1-bedroom typically runs $4,000 to $7,000 by sea to the East Coast; larger homes and West Coast delivery cost more. We quote from your itemized inventory and guarantee the price in writing, with US customs clearance and delivery included.

How long does shipping from Europe to the US take?

Sea freight typically takes 2 to 5 weeks to the East Coast depending on origin, plus packing and customs time. Texas and the Gulf Coast are on direct sailings to Houston. West Coast delivery adds roughly 2 to 3 weeks via the Panama Canal. Air freight delivers in 1 to 2 weeks.

Will I pay US import duty on my household goods?

In most cases, no. Household goods you have owned and used for at least one year enter the US duty free, whether you are an American moving home or a European emigrating. We prepare and file your CBP Form 3299 declaration and detailed inventory. Items owned less than a year may be dutiable.

Do I have to deal with US customs myself?

No. We clear your shipment for you. US customs will not notify you when your container arrives, and uncleared shipments start accruing storage and can be moved to a bonded warehouse after 15 days. We track your container and clear it on arrival, and our inventories are written to avoid the vague descriptions that trigger physical inspections.

Isn't it cheaper to book a mover in my own country?

The origin quote often looks cheaper because it stops at the US port. Terminal handling, customs brokerage, and delivery are then billed by a US agent after your container lands, and those charges commonly add $1,500 to $3,000. Our guaranteed price includes the American side, so the comparison is only fair when you add those in.

What can't I bring into the US?

Restrictions include plants and soil, certain foods and meats, weapons without permits, and alcohol beyond limited quantities. Personal medication in normal quantities is fine with prescriptions. Your coordinator reviews your inventory line by line before packing.

Can I bring my car to the US?

Usually not, if it’s a modern European-spec vehicle. Cars built for the European market generally can’t be registered in the US without expensive federal conversion. The exception is classics: vehicles 25 years or older are exempt from US safety and emissions conformity and ship straightforwardly. Your coordinator can tell you in one call which side of the line your car falls on.

Do you deliver anywhere in the US?

Door to door in all lower 48 states, from Manhattan apartments to rural addresses. Alaska and Hawaii quoted on request.

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