From the Netherlands to the USA · De Bresser since 1923
Moving to the USAwith your furniture and personal belongings
If you are moving to the USA, your new address determines more than the destination on the container. Transport from the port and access to your home matter too. De Bresser plans the whole route with you, from packing to delivery.
Tell us your departure town in the Netherlands, your future home in America and your moving date. We then discuss your belongings and how we can survey them.
We will contact you to discuss your move. Prefer to call? +31 13 542 59 35
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Erkende Verhuizer and ProjectverhuizerDiscuss the cover for your destination
Since 1923 in Oisterwijkmore than a hundred years of moving experience
Member of Top Moversnational network of recognised movers
Your belongings to the United States
What are you taking to America?
The dining table, the bed, the bikes: what do you want to use again in your new home? Show us what is in the loft and the garage too. A complete survey lets us assess the volume and the packing your belongings need.
For shipping furniture to America, we check which suits your belongings: a dedicated container or shared container space (groupage). Groupage means your goods travel with other cargo. Ask which option is available on your route and how consolidation and unloading fit into the schedule.
Give us your US city, state and ZIP code, even if the house number is still to follow. A quote to the port of arrival does not automatically include transport to your front door. Our page on moving overseas (in Dutch) explains more about the preparation.
Go through your home room by room and note what you want to use again in the US. Do not forget the loft, garage and shed. Unsure about a piece? Show it to us during the survey anyway.
Travelling with other cargo
Ask whether shared container space is offered on your route to the United States. Your belongings then share the container with other cargo. Discuss what consolidating and unloading mean for your departure date and delivery.
Your US address
Send us the city, state and ZIP code, even if the house number comes later. Ask whether door-to-door transport is in the quote. A price that ends at the port of arrival does not cover it by default.
Custom crates
Packed for the container and the final leg
Your belongings sail to the United States in a dedicated container or in shared space, then continue from the port to your address.
We wrap your belongings fully in packing paper, bubble wrap and corrugated cardboard, and put tabletops or artwork into a custom-made crate if needed. During loading we strap everything down firmly in the container. If you share container space with other cargo, the numbers on our inventory list keep your boxes recognisable.
Custom crate for fragile itemsWrapped furniture in the sea containerPanels wrapped in the removal van
Corrugated cardboard
for edges, corners and whole items
Bubble wrap
a soft layer for glass and lacquered surfaces
Boxes with packing paper
for crockery and small items
Your points of contact
Your team for a move to the USA
A file for moving to the United States holds details about you and about the shipment. Henry, Marjolein and Timo check with you and our partner agents which information is needed. Has your arrival date or delivery address changed? Let us know so the schedule can be adjusted.
Henry Stolk
International move coordinator
Henry maintains contact with our international partner agents and agrees with them what preparation your move requires.
Marjolein van Helmond
File coordinator/Agent network
Marjolein oversees your moving file from request to delivery and stays in touch with the partner agents involved in your move.
Timo van der Schans
International move coordinator
Timo aligns the schedule of your international move with you and our partner agents, from departure to the delivery arrangements.
A ship that has docked is not yet at your front door. Import clearance has to happen first; only then is your shipment driven to your home. Tell us when you get the keys and who will receive your belongings if you cannot be there yet.
Does your apartment building have rules for the lift, the loading area or moving times? Ask the building manager in advance. Photos and measurements of the entrance help us judge whether large furniture will fit and whether extra handling is needed.
The cost of a move to the USA depends on the volume, the packing, the transport method and the route to your address. Make sure the quote states which port charges, handling and delivery are included. Also discuss storage and any extra transport if your final address is confirmed later.
Plan together
From ship to front door
Once the ship is in, customs clearance is handled before the drive to your home. Give us the date you receive the keys and the name of whoever will take delivery if you have not arrived yet.
Your building's rules
Living in an apartment? Check with the building manager about using the lift, the loading area and moving hours. Send photos and measurements of the entrance and stairwell so we can assess large furniture beforehand.
What does the price include?
Ask for a quote that lists port charges, handling and delivery separately. Will your final address follow later? Then discuss storage and any extra transport as well, so you know what may be added.
Moving in practice
Getting your shipment ready for CBP
Moving to the US? American customs treats belongings shipped separately as a shipment of their own. Your own arrival, residence details and transport documents must match. Have the file checked before your goods leave.
Check the conditions and the documents for your own moving file before shipping.
A file for unaccompanied goods
CBP uses Form 3299 for a declaration claiming free entry of unaccompanied personal and household effects. Which parts you complete depends partly on your residency status. De Bresser arranges the customs formalities and goes through the details and attachments needed with you.
Do not tuck new furniture, equipment or items meant for other people in among your used belongings. Mention them during the survey and keep the receipts. Claiming an exemption does not mean every item will be admitted free of duty.
For a move from the Netherlands to a country outside the EU, Dutch Customs asks for an export declaration as well as an inventory list. De Bresser takes care of these formalities and tells you which details to supply before loading.
Give us your departure address, destination and preferred period. We will discuss how we can view your belongings, so the quote matches the things you want to take.
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By phone or WhatsApp
Tell us about your plans by phone or on WhatsApp. Say whether your American address is already known and roughly how much you are taking.
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By video survey
In a video survey you show us what you are taking with you. Include the things in the storage room, shed and cupboards in the walk-through.
3
Home visit
We discuss whether an adviser can visit you to look at your belongings, the packing work and access to the property.
Whenever goods cross a border, the inventory list is drawn up by De Bresser. We number all your belongings and note the number and contents of every box. A copy is yours to keep. Packing some personal boxes yourself? Let us know what is in them so they appear correctly on the list too.
For the USA, the file covers both your own arrival and the arrival of your belongings. Keep your travel documents and details of your residence status to hand. De Bresser deals with the customs formalities and guides the preparation of CBP Form 3299. You supply the required details, supporting documents and signatures. In general you need a visa; which one depends on your nationality and the type of stay. Our guide to emigrating to the United States (in Dutch) covers the personal steps.
Are some pieces of furniture staying in the Netherlands for now? Tell us before the list and the transport are finalised. See also how to prepare for moving abroad (in Dutch).
Adding a cupboard or an extra box? Tell De Bresser and we will update the inventory list. That way the numbers on your belongings and the descriptions in the file stay in line.
Plan your trip and the shipment separately
Share your arrival details and keep the confirmed transport schedule to hand. Have us check when import clearance can take place and when delivery to your home is possible.
Moving back to the Netherlands later
Import conditions apply again when you move back. Read about moving back to the Netherlands and keep the documents from this move.
More services
What help suits your move?
Agree which tasks fall to us in the Netherlands and in the USA. Our international moving services page explains the preparation in more detail. The service pages below are in Dutch.
Read more about your belongings, packing and transport by sea.
Packing for abroad
Well packed for your international move
As movers to the USA, we advise you to let us pack your household goods. A few personal boxes are fine to pack yourself. Our movers pack crockery, furniture and anything fragile with care.
Do it yourself
A few personal boxes
You can pack a few boxes of clothes and personal items yourself. Agree with us in advance what you want to do yourself.
Tell us the contents of the boxes you pack yourself. De Bresser makes the official inventory list, numbers all items and records the number and contents of each box. You get a copy.
Let us pack crockery, glassware and items that need extra protection. See our packing tips (in Dutch) for boxes you pack yourself.
Keep your passport, medication, keys and things for the first few days separate. Do not put them in with the belongings we take.
We protect your belongings all round with bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard and packing paper. We match the material to the item.
Edges and corners of furniture get extra protection. We fill empty spaces with packing paper, so items have less room to move inside the packaging.
For fragile or unusually shaped items, we arrange custom crates where needed. When loading, we make sure your belongings are well protected in the container.
Our advice covers what you can take to America and which items need a closer look at customs. Any restrictions are discussed before the boxes are sealed.
Does ‘moving to America’ mean the United States?Can I book part of a container to the US?How much does a move to America cost?Do I need to make the inventory list myself?Are my belongings automatically duty-free?What do we agree on insurance and storage?
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Yes. This page is about moving from the Netherlands to the USA. You will find separate information for Canada and Latin America. Always include the country, city and postal code in your request.
Can I book part of a container to the US?
Ask whether shared container space is available for your destination. Your volume and the schedule help decide whether it is a good fit. Also ask us to confirm in writing what combining cargo means for departure and delivery.
How much does a move to America cost?
The amount of belongings, the packing and transport to your address together set the price. Ask for a quote that clearly describes port charges, import clearance, delivery and any storage. Import duties and extra work are not automatically included.
Do I need to make the inventory list myself?
No. The official inventory list is our job: De Bresser numbers everything you ship and notes what each box contains. You keep a copy. Just let us know what you put in your own personal boxes.
Are my belongings automatically duty-free?
No. US customs assesses the import based on your situation and the goods. The form for unaccompanied goods is a claim, not a guarantee. Have new purchases and special items assessed separately before shipping.
What do we agree on insurance and storage?
Agree in writing which insurance covers your move and any storage, including the terms for self-packed boxes and valuable pieces. If your home is not available yet, we discuss where your things can be stored in the meantime and how that is charged.
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9.0 out of 10 on Klantenvertellen, from 1,555 reviews9.01,555 reviews
Personeel was. Vriendelijk, netjes, op elkaar ingespeeld en kundig.
John, Etten-Leur ·
9 out of 109
Zeer tevreden, over de organisatie , de medewerkers en de uitvoering van de verhuizing zelf. Vriendelijk, hardwerkend , als één team. Kan het iedereen aanbevelen.
Marian, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Verhuizing zeer voorspoedig verlopen, team zeer goed op elkaar op elkaar afgestemd. Uitpakken zodanig geregeld dat na afloop alle verpakkingsmateriaal zoveel mogelijk werd meegenomen wat een ontzettende rust geeft. Afspraken worden goed nagekomen. Derde verhuizing met de Bresser, wat ons betreft van harte aan te bevelen
Ton, Goirle ·
10 out of 1010
Goed overleg met ons Netjes alle kwetsbare dingen met folie ingepakt Goed doorgewerkt en alles op de juiste plaats gezet.
Bert, Oisterwijk ·
8 out of 108
Goede ervaring.
Ad, Sint Willenrord ·
10 out of 1010
Wij zijn door -3- hardwerkende Haagse heren , van Brabant naar Gelderland verhuisd. Het werd een zorgeloze dag, in no-time was de enorme hoeveelheid dozen ingepakt en werd vervolgens bij de opslagbox in een supersnel tempo , ook alles ingepakt. In Arnhem moest alles per lift naar boven. Fluitend werden alle dozen in de bestemde kamers gebracht. Om 15.30 waren we verhuisd! Ongelooflijk! Complimenten voor de goede communicatie met de Bresser en het geweldige verhuisteam.
Maria, Andel ·
8 out of 108
zie hierboven
Cor Heerkens, GOIRLE ·
10 out of 1010
Veel waardering voor de inzet van de verhuizers
P, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Vriendelijke en behulpzame medewerkers. Komen afspraken na, zoals dag en tijd.
Gerry, Oisterwijk ·
10 out of 1010
De mannen van de Bresser waren op het afgesproken tijdstip aanwezig en na een korte ronde zijn ze voortvarend aan de slag gegaan. In no time was het huis leeg en gingen we naar het nieuwe adres. Ondanks de uitdaging waar de verhuislift het beste geplaatst kon worden was het ook weer zo in orde. Rond 14.00 uur stond alles binnen en konden we de dozen gaan uitpakken
E, Oisterwijk ·
8 out of 108
afspraken worden nagekomen, flexibiliteit bij wijzigingen, zonder schade op het nieuwe adres
Martin van Gulik, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Fijne verhuizers alles goed geregeld. 2de keer verhuisd was weer top. Verhuizers doen niet moeilijk kijken naar mogelijkheden.
M, Esch ·
10 out of 1010
Met verbazing gekeken hoe efficiënt de verhuizing is gegaan . Zo'n til lift is een uitkomst, vooral als je hoog woont. Niets hoeft meer met de huislift, die vaak te klein is. De kast en het bed hoefden niet gedemonteerd te worden. Perfect.
A, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Topmannen! Aardig, meedenkend, zorgvuldig en wat wij belangrijk vinden, een goed humeur! In voor een geintje! Wij zagen er een beetje tegen op maar zij hebben dat zeker goedgemaakt!
Anja, Uden ·
8 out of 108
Behalve dat er een foutje was gemaakt wat betreft de tijd dat de verhuisdozen geleverd zouden worden en ik een paar uur voor niets heb zitten wachten is de verhuizing op zich prima gegaan. Op de afgesproken tijd was één verhuizer aanwezig; de andere twee verhuizers stonden in de file; door vakanties werd een beroep gedaan op verhuizers uit een ander deel van het land. Die ene verhuizer is gelijk aan het werk gegaan en toen de andere twee er waren ging het inladen razendsnel. Hetzelfde gold voor het uitladen op het nieuwe adres wat op 30 km van het inlaad-adres lag. De verhuizers in kwestie waren vriendelijke, beleefde en hardwerkende mannen voor wie niets teveel en niets te zwaar was. Ondanks de hoge temperaturen werd er nauwelijks tijd genomen om te pauzeren; een slokje water of een blikje fris tussendoor was voldoende voor de heren. Voor lunchtijd was alles klaar en kon ik beginnen met het uitpakken van de dozen. Het ophalen van de lege dozen een week later ging volgens afspraak.
Ook de contacten met de mensen op kantoor is altijd goed verlopen. Al met al een goede ervaring.
A, Tilburg ·
9 out of 109
Goed , snel en deskundig.
Harm, Oisterwijk ·
10 out of 1010
Onze verhuizing van grote spullen is voorspoedig verlopen. Fijne verhuizers die snel, efficiënt en zorgvuldig hun werk deden. Wij zijn zeer tevreden!
M, Horsten ·
10 out of 1010
Goede communicatie en vakkundig personeel - zowel gebruikgemaakt van langdurige opslag als verhuisdiensten
Marion, Den Haag ·
10 out of 1010
Zie hiervoor
P, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Uitstekend
Guus, Tilburg ·
Locations
Six locations in the Netherlands and Belgium
We work from Tilburg, Oisterwijk, Breda, Venlo, Reeuwijk and Brussels. Choose a location or discuss your move with us directly.
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