{"id":99842,"date":"2026-10-23T10:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/removals-to-usa-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:24:28","slug":"removals-to-usa-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/removals-to-usa-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"D\u00e9m\u00e9nagements du Royaume-Uni vers les \u00c9tats-Unis : co\u00fbts, d\u00e9lais d'exp\u00e9dition et formalit\u00e9s douani\u00e8res am\u00e9ricaines (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Removals to the USA from the UK: Costs, Shipping Times and US Customs (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Removals to the USA from the UK in 2026: container costs to New York, Florida, Texas and California, transit times, CBP Form 3299 and what you can't ship.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/removals-to-usa-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/removals-to-usa-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much does it cost to ship furniture to the USA from the UK?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"A 20ft container for a 2&ndash;3 bedroom home typically costs &pound;5,500&ndash;&pound;11,000 door to door, depending on the coast.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How long does it take to ship household goods to the USA?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually 4&ndash;8 weeks door to door to the East Coast, and 7&ndash;12 weeks to the West Coast.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What is CBP Form 3299?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"It is the US customs declaration used to bring personal and household effects in duty-free.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do I pay duty on household goods moving to the USA?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Used household goods you have owned for over a year are normally duty-free for new residents.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can I take my UK appliances to the USA?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Most won't work on the US 110&ndash;120V supply without a transformer, so many people sell them.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 23 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Shipping your home across the Atlantic is a big step, but removals to the USA follow a well-worn route.<\/strong> Most go by sea in a container from Southampton, Felixstowe or London Gateway to East Coast ports such as New York, Baltimore or Savannah, or through the Panama Canal to the West Coast. This guide covers 2026 costs, transit times and US customs rules.<\/p>Removals to the USA: typical costs in 2026<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Taille du d\u00e9placement<\/th><th>East Coast (NY, NJ, Boston, Florida)<\/th><th>West Coast (LA, San Francisco, Seattle)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Shared container, small move (100&ndash;300 cu ft)<\/td><td>&pound;1,500&ndash;&pound;3,000<\/td><td>&pound;2,000&ndash;&pound;3,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1&ndash;2 bedroom (shared or 20ft)<\/td><td>&pound;3,500&ndash;&pound;6,500<\/td><td>&pound;4,500&ndash;&pound;8,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2&ndash;3 bedroom (20ft container)<\/td><td>&pound;5,500&ndash;&pound;9,000<\/td><td>&pound;6,500&ndash;&pound;11,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4&ndash;5 bedroom (40ft container)<\/td><td>&pound;8,000&ndash;&pound;13,000<\/td><td>&pound;9,500&ndash;&pound;15,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative door-to-door ranges. Inland states such as Texas, Colorado or Illinois add trucking or rail from the port.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Container cargo ship at sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container cargo ship at sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Removals to the US East Coast take about two to four weeks at sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How long do removals to the USA take?<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Itin\u00e9raire<\/th><th>Sea transit<\/th><th>De porte \u00e0 porte<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>UK to New York, New Jersey or Boston<\/td><td>10&ndash;14 days<\/td><td>4&ndash;8 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK to Florida or Georgia<\/td><td>14&ndash;20 days<\/td><td>5&ndash;9 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK to Texas (Houston)<\/td><td>18&ndash;24 days<\/td><td>6&ndash;10 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK to California or Seattle<\/td><td>25&ndash;35 days<\/td><td>7&ndash;12 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Shared container moves take longer than a dedicated container, because the container must fill first.<\/p><h2>US customs: what you need<\/h2><p>US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clears household goods at the port.<\/p><ul><li><strong>CBP Form 3299:<\/strong> the declaration for duty-free entry of personal and household effects<\/li><li><strong>Detailed inventory:<\/strong> a packing list of every box, with values<\/li><li><strong>Passport and visa or green card:<\/strong> US citizens returning and new residents are treated slightly differently.<\/li><li><strong>Arrival rule:<\/strong> you generally need to be in the US when your goods clear, or authorise an agent.<\/li><li><strong>Duty-free conditions:<\/strong> used household goods you have owned for a year or more are normally duty-free for residents moving to the US.<\/li><li><strong>ISF filing:<\/strong> your mover files an Importer Security Filing before the ship sails.<\/li><\/ul><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_344566703-1024x483.jpeg\" alt=\"Crane loading containers at sunrise\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Crane loading containers at sunrise\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">US customs clearance happens at the port before delivery to your home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>What you can&rsquo;t or shouldn&rsquo;t ship<\/h2><ul><li>Food, plants, seeds and soil<\/li><li>Alcohol beyond small amounts, which brings duty and state rules<\/li><li>UK electrical appliances: the US runs on 110&ndash;120V, so kettles and toasters won&rsquo;t work<\/li><li>Firearms without permits<\/li><li>Items with prohibited ivory or protected wildlife<\/li><\/ul><h2>Choosing your removals company<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Get three in-home or video surveys.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Check trade memberships<\/strong>, such as BAR Overseas or FIDI.<\/li><li><strong>Ask for a breakdown of US destination charges<\/strong>, including port fees, customs exams and delivery.<\/li><li><strong>Ask about customs exam fees.<\/strong> CBP sometimes X-rays or opens containers, at your cost.<\/li><li><strong>Insure your goods<\/strong> for the replacement value.<\/li><\/ol><p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/demenager-aux-etats-unis-depuis-le-royaume-uni\/\">moving to the USA from the UK guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/shipping-a-car-from-usa-to-uk\/\">shipping a car from the USA to the UK<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/moving-money-abroad-from-uk\/\">transf\u00e9rer de l'argent \u00e0 l'\u00e9tranger<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Cross the Atlantic by ship yourself<\/h2><p>Rather than flying, some movers sail with their belongings. Container ships with passenger cabins cross the Atlantic in about 10&ndash;14 days. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/boat-from-uk-to-usa\/\">par bateau, du Royaume-Uni vers les \u00c9tats-Unis<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-uk-to-usa-cargo-travel\/\">cargo ship travel from the UK to the USA<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How much does it cost to ship furniture to the USA from the UK?<\/h3><p>A 20ft container for a 2&ndash;3 bedroom home typically costs &pound;5,500&ndash;&pound;11,000 door to door, depending on the coast.<\/p><h3>How long does it take to ship household goods to the USA?<\/h3><p>Usually 4&ndash;8 weeks door to door to the East Coast, and 7&ndash;12 weeks to the West Coast.<\/p><h3>What is CBP Form 3299?<\/h3><p>It is the US customs declaration used to bring personal and household effects in duty-free.<\/p><h3>Do I pay duty on household goods moving to the USA?<\/h3><p>Used household goods you have owned for over a year are normally duty-free for new residents.<\/p><h3>Can I take my UK appliances to the USA?<\/h3><p>Most won&rsquo;t work on the US 110&ndash;120V supply without a transformer, so many people sell them.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail across the Atlantic<\/strong><p>Ask us about passenger cabins on container ships from the UK to the USA.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Obtenir un devis de voyage \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Removals to the USA from the UK in 2026: container costs to New York, Florida, Texas and California, transit times, CBP Form 3299 and what you can&#8217;t ship.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99841,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1027,1019,1018],"tags":[1652,1510,1651,1650,1513],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99842"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99842"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99842\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99843,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99842\/revisions\/99843"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99842"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}