Moving Household Goods to the USA
Moving household goods from Canada to the United States requires more than transportation alone — it involves customs compliance, organized documentation, and secure packing methods to ensure everything arrives safely. Whether you’re relocating a small apartment or an entire family home, understanding the import process can help reduce delays, protect valuable items, and simplify your cross-border move.
Ship Your Home from Canada to the USA — Professionally Managed, Door to Door
Moving household goods from Canada to the USA involves more than renting a truck. Cross-border household moves require CBSA export documentation, US CBP customs clearance, professional export-grade packing, and coordinated delivery to your new US address — all under a single managed service. Enveo handles every step from your Canadian front door to your US front door, so you arrive in your new home ready to settle in — not waiting at a storage facility.
Why Canadians Choose Enveo for Their USA Move
Trusted by hundreds of Canadian families relocating to the USA every year.
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Canada–USA moves completed
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US states we deliver to
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Duty on qualifying household goods
Professionally Packed. Safely Shipped. Expertly Delivered.
From the first box packed at your Canadian home to the last piece of furniture placed in your new US address — every household item is handled with care.
Professional home packing — every room
Export-grade materials and crating
Container loading and dispatch
Household Goods We Ship from Canada to the USA
We ship entire homes — from studio apartments to large family houses. Every category of household item is packed, documented, and shipped compliantly across the Canada–USA border.
- Furniture — sofas, beds, dining sets, wardrobes, and office furniture
- Kitchen appliances and white goods — refrigerators, washers, and dishwashers
- Electronics — televisions, computers, home theatre systems, and gaming equipment
- Artwork, mirrors, and antiques — custom wooden crated and padded
- Clothing, linen, and personal effects — boxed and inventoried by room
- Books, documents, and sentimental items — carefully packed and labelled
- Garden equipment and outdoor furniture — cleaned and declared for US entry
- Children's items — toys, cribs, strollers, and play equipment
- Sports and recreational equipment — bikes, golf clubs, kayaks, and skis
- Musical instruments — padded, crated, and climate-aware routing
Choose the Right Shipping Mode for Your Canada–USA Move
The right shipping mode depends on your home size, timeline, and budget. Enveo will recommend the best option after reviewing your specific move details.
LCL
Shared Container
Best for studio and 1-bedroom moves under 15 CBM. Your goods share an ocean container with other shipments — you pay only for the space you use. Most economical for smaller Canada–USA household moves.
FCL
Full Container
Best for 2–4+ bedroom homes. Your goods have exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container — sealed at your Canadian address, opened at your US destination. Lower damage risk than LCL.
AIR
Air Freight
Best for urgent moves or high-value personal effects that cannot wait. Canada to USA air freight delivers in 1–3 business days. Significantly higher cost per kg than ocean freight.
GRD
Cross-Border Ground
Best for 1–10 pallets or smaller household moves on a tight timeline. Cross-border LTL road freight delivers from any Canadian city to any US state in 2–5 business days.
Export-Grade Packing for Every Room in Your Canadian Home
Household goods shipped internationally face unique risks — container movement, humidity, port handling, and multi-leg transit. Our packing crews use materials and techniques designed specifically for cross-border ocean and air shipping.
Our Packing Standards Include
- Double-walled export cartons rated for ocean transit stacking loads
- Furniture blankets, stretch wrap, and corner protectors on all large items
- Custom wooden crating for antiques, mirrors, artwork, and fragile pieces
- Bubble wrap and foam peanuts for electronics and breakables
- Mattress bags, wardrobe boxes, and dish packs for specialist items
- ISPM 15 heat-treated timber for all wooden packaging — US border compliance
- Room-by-room inventory with photo documentation for insurance purposes
Canada to USA Household Goods Customs — What Enveo Handles for You
Cross-border household moves require customs clearance at both ends. Enveo’s licensed brokers manage every filing on your behalf — CBSA export in Canada and US CBP import in the USA — both included in your moving quote.
CBSA Export (Canada)
- B13A export declaration filed electronically via CERS — before loading
- No export permit required for standard household goods
- Currency over CAD $10,000 declared separately on Form E677
- Firearms, controlled goods, and restricted items flagged before packing day
- Carrier release coordinated with your load-out schedule
US CBP Import (USA)
- CBP Form 3299 — duty-free household goods entry for eligible Canadian movers
- Goods must be owned and used for 1+ year to qualify for duty-free entry
- New or unused items assessed separately at applicable US tariff rates
- ISF 10+2 Importer Security Filing for all ocean freight shipments
- Formal commercial entry for any non-household goods in the shipment
Canada to USA Transit Times for Household Goods
Transit time depends on your Canadian origin city, US destination state, and shipping mode. These are typical ranges — contact Enveo for current carrier schedules and exact ETAs.
| Route | Ocean | Ground |
| Calgary → Los Angeles | 7–10 days | 3–5 days |
| Vancouver → Seattle / SF | 3–6 days | 1–3 days |
| Toronto → New York / Chicago | 5–8 days | 2–4 days |
| Montreal → New York / Boston | 4–7 days | 1–3 days |
| Edmonton → Dallas / Houston | 10–14 days | 4–6 days |
How Enveo Moves Your Household Goods from Canada to the USA
One team. One contract. From your Canadian front door to your US front door.
01
Home Survey & Quote
Virtual or in-person assessment of your Canadian home. Full all-in door-to-door quote provided within 24 hours — covering packing, freight, both-ends customs, and US delivery. No hidden fees.
02
Pack & Load
Our crew arrives at your Canadian address on move day. Every room is professionally packed, inventoried, and loaded. CBSA export documentation is filed and your shipment is dispatched.
03
In Transit
Your household goods travel by ocean, air, or cross-border ground freight. Real-time tracking keeps you updated at every milestone — even after you’ve already crossed into the USA yourself.
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Deliver & Place
US CBP customs cleared by our licensed brokers. Your goods are delivered to your new US address, carried inside, furniture reassembled, and items placed room by room.
Your Belongings — Packed in Canada, Delivered in the USA
Fully insured from the moment our crew arrives at your Canadian home to delivery at your US address.
Secure container loading — Vancouver port
Last-mile delivery at your new US home
Why Canadian Families Trust Enveo with Their USA Move
Hundreds of Canadian families have made the move to the USA with Enveo. Here is what sets every move apart.
- Dedicated move coordinator — one contact from survey to US delivery
- Licensed CBSA customs brokers — export compliance at Canadian origin
- Licensed US customs brokers — CBP Form 3299 duty-free entry included
- All-risk cargo insurance — full household goods replacement value
- Export-grade packing — built to survive ocean and cross-border transit
- Real-time tracking — from Canadian packing day to US front door
- All-inclusive pricing — no surprise US agent or customs invoices
- Satisfaction guaranteed on every Canada to USA household goods move
Frequently Asked Questions — Moving Household Goods from Canada to the USA
How much does it cost to move household goods from Canada to the USA?
Costs range from approximately CAD $2,800–$5,500 for a studio or 1-bedroom LCL ocean shipment up to CAD $8,500–$15,000 for a full 4-bedroom home in a 40ft FCL container, door-to-door including packing. Cross-border ground freight for smaller moves (1–10 pallets) typically costs CAD $800–$3,500. Contact Enveo for a precise quote based on your home size, Canadian origin city, and US destination state.
Will I pay US customs duty on my household goods moving from Canada?
Most Canadians moving to a new primary US residence pay zero duty on their household goods under CBP Form 3299 — Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles. To qualify, goods must have been owned and in use for at least one year. New or unused items do not qualify and may be assessed duty at the applicable US tariff rate. Enveo’s US customs brokers prepare and file Form 3299 as part of every Canada–USA moving service — it is included in your quote.
How long does it take to move household goods from Canada to the USA?
Ocean LCL and FCL shipments take 3–14 days from the Canadian port to the US destination port, plus 3–7 days inland delivery — total 6–21 days door to door depending on your origin and destination cities. Cross-border ground freight is faster — 2–5 business days door to door from any Canadian city to any US state. Air freight delivers in 1–3 business days for urgent household shipments. Enveo will recommend the best mode for your timeline and budget.
What items cannot be shipped from Canada to the USA with household goods?
Prohibited and restricted items include firearms (require ATF import permit), cannabis and cannabis products (federally prohibited in the USA regardless of Canadian law), certain food and plant products subject to USDA APHIS inspection, medications exceeding personal-use quantities without a DEA import permit, counterfeit goods, and items under US trade sanctions. Your Enveo coordinator reviews your inventory before packing day and flags any restricted items so they can be handled correctly or left behind.
Do I need to be in the USA when my household goods are delivered?
You do not need to be physically present at the US port of entry when your shipment clears US CBP customs — Enveo’s licensed US brokers manage the clearance process on your behalf. You do need to be available at your new US address on the scheduled delivery day so the delivery crew can access the property and place items in the correct rooms. If you are not yet in the USA when your goods arrive, Enveo can arrange short-term bonded storage at the destination port until you are ready to receive delivery.
Can Enveo store my household goods in Canada before they are shipped to the USA?
Yes — if you need to vacate your Canadian home before your US address is ready, Enveo can arrange short-term storage of your packed household goods at a secure Canadian facility before your shipment is dispatched to the USA. Storage periods of 2–8 weeks are most common for Canada–USA moves where the US closing or lease start date does not align with the Canadian move-out date. Contact your Enveo move coordinator to discuss storage options and associated costs for your specific timeline.
Ready to Move Your Household Goods from Canada to the USA?
Enveo National & Worldwide Movers Inc. provides fully managed household goods moving services from Canada to all 50 US states. Professional packing, cross-border customs clearance, ocean or ground freight, and door-to-door delivery — all under one all-inclusive contract. Contact us today for your free no-obligation quote.
Call Enveo at +1 587-358-2992 — serving Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and all major Canadian cities to all 50 US states.