Shipping times and costs from Australia to United States of America
1 Bedroom flat
Shipping costs by air £11,983 - £13,244
Shipping costs by sea £2,996 - £3,311
3 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £4,609 - £5,094
5 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £6,914 - £7,641
Shipping Container Costs to United States of America
Thinking of moving to the US? Here’s some key information:Population: 327 million
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Major language: English
Capital city: Washington, D.C.
Other major cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago
Shipping your belongings to the US is easy – you just need to decide how you are going to do it. Read on to find out more.
Sea freight or air freight?
The two main shipping options are air freight and sea freight:Air freight:
- Quick - a cargo plane will get your things to the US from anywhere in the world in just 2-3 days.
- Expensive - you pay a proper premium for an air freight service, so it’s not great if you’re moving on a budget.
Sea freight:
- Cheap - sea freight typically costs around five times less than air freight, making it a much more affordable option.
- Slow - container ships usually take several weeks to complete their journey, so be sure to plan your move well in advance.
Container shipping to the US
If you do choose sea freight, your items will be shipped in either a 20ft container or a 40ft container. You don’t have to fill the whole container with stuff; if you’re bringing no more than about 15 cubic metres of cargo, you will share the use of a container with other people. This is a process called Less Than Container Load, or LCL.The majority of our shipping suppliers provide a full door-to-door service, which means they’ll take care of the whole process – all the way from your old front door to your new one.
Major shipping ports
The five largest container terminals in the US are:Port of Los Angeles
Port of Long Beach
Port of New York
Port of Seattle & Tacoma
Port of Savannah
Your shipment’s port destination ultimately depends on where in the US you are moving to. Once your belongings have reached American soil, they will need to clear customs before travelling by truck and/or train to your new home.
US customs regulations
The US customs process might seem daunting, but our experienced shipping suppliers will guide you through it. Here is some basic advice:- You are required to create an inventory (i.e. a packing list) of the items you are bringing into the US, making sure you declare everything.
- It’s possible to import your personal effects and household goods duty-free into the US, providing you have used them for at least one year prior to your move, and you intend to use them again in your new American home.
- Customs officials may physically open and inspect your container, so make sure you know exactly what isn’t allowed into the country (see below). Check out the official US customs website for more information.
Shipping Container Options
20Ft Shipping Container
Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: £4,609 - £5,094
Get a quote for a 20ft container Get Shipping Container Quotes40Ft Shipping Container
Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: £8,757 - £9,679
Get a quote for a 40ft container Get Shipping Container QuotesCar shipped by sea freight
Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)
Base Price: £2,996 - £3,311
Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500
Price: £5,609 - £7,594
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