PAPERWORK FOR U.S. CUSTOMS
The cost of moving between US and Canada is based on
the northamerican vanlines tariff, using
the weight of your shipment and the distance from your origin to your
destination. There are a few documents required by the United States government when you relocate
your personal possessions from Canada to the US. 
ALL PERSONS RELOCATING
Complete and sign a "3299" customs form, which allows you to ship
your household and personal possessions into the States duty-free.
You can complete this interactive form online and print
- just click on the following link to the Border Protection website:
"Declaration
for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles - 3299"
The 3299 must accompany every shipment which crosses the United States
border. The driver will complete an inventory list when your shipment is
loaded. You need not list the items on the Declaration, as the Driver's list
will be attached to the "3299". Simply state on the form that
you are shipping "used household goods and personal items as per
inventory". You must write your Social Insurance Number or your Social
Security Number on the front of the first page of the "3299".
In addition to the 3299, the following documents will be required - depending on your
citizenship or situation.
CANADIAN CITIZENS
- a copy of the picture page of your passport
- a copy of valid student or work visa
AMERICAN CITIZENS
- a copy of the picture page of your passport, or
- a copy of your birth certificate and one piece of photo ID
- and a copy of your Social Security card
ESTATE INHERITANCES
- copy of the picture page of your passport
- copy of death certificate
- copy of the will
AUTOMOBILE RELOCATION
If you are planning to relocate your personal vehicle to the United States,
all the following
documentation is required:
- copy of your vehicle registration
- copy of valid auto insurance
- letter from the manufacturer showing the Vehicle Identification Number
stating that
the vehicle meets the required EPA standards for admission to the United States.
The following links lead to valuable information
to make your cross-border move easier: (if they load a
bit slowly, it's worth the wait)
links to government agencies
information on importing your vehicle
into Canada
information
on importing your vehicle from Canada
information on a US city
road maps and information on Google
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