Moving to the USA from Sydney
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FIDI FAIMPLUS
Top Performer · 100% compliance audit
4.1★ Google
120+ reviews
USA-Wide Delivery
West Coast, East Coast & inland destinations
Est. 1892
More than 130 years of moving experience
Dedicated Consultant
Sydney to USA coordination
Sydney to USA Route Overview
There is no single Sydney-to-USA shipping route.
The United States covers an enormous geographic area, so the destination city affects the international shipping route, customs processing, inland transport and expected delivery timeframe.
Your NUSS consultant plans the move around where you are actually going rather than applying one generic USA transit estimate.
US Customs and Documentation
Household belongings entering the United States must still be properly declared even when they may qualify for duty-free entry.
NUSS coordinates the shipment documentation and works with the US destination partner to help guide your belongings through the relevant customs process.
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What's Included in Your Sydney to USA Move
Your international moving quotation is prepared around the amount you are shipping, your final US destination and the services required at each end.
Following your home or video survey, NUSS prepares a written quotation outlining the agreed packing, freight, destination and associated services.
The Ultimate Moving to the USA from Australia Checklist
A move to the United States is easier to plan once you stop treating “USA” as a single destination and work backwards from your actual new address.
What Our Sydney to USA Customers Say
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See what international customers say about NUSS, with Sydney-to-USA relocations prioritised wherever genuine reviews are available.
Great service from the team at Nuss! James and Will were very professional and took a lot of care when handling our items. Came early and loaded the truck within 1.5 hours. Would recommend to anyone looking for removalists. Will definitely use their services again!
Nuss helped me move house in to a unit in the city. We had store our furniture for a month, then last minute there was an issue with moving in. Nuss stepped up took control and offered up an amazing solution. We couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend.
From the start I was impressed by the friendly professionalism of the staff at Nuss. On the packing day, Tony and his team could not have been more helpful. In addition, they were amazingly efficient and caring of our possessions. Our household was in storage for over a month and on moving in day we were pleased to see the same friendly team arrive and efficiently unload our furniture and boxes. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
We moved from a 4 bedroom home on a very elevated block with 50 steps to the front door to an apartment... after living in this home for 52 years it was quite a stressful and emotional time for us... but this team of very strong I professionals were amazing! Their pleasant manner and can do attitude made it so much easier.
After our experience today would recommend this company without hesitation.
Why NUSS for international moves
Why Sydney Families Choose NUSS for Moves to the USA
A Sydney-to-USA relocation depends on more than the team packing your home in Australia.
International freight, customs, destination handling and final delivery all need to remain connected throughout the move.
FIDI FAIMPLUS Independently Audited Standards
NUSS is a FIDI FAIMPLUS Top Performer, with a 100% compliance audit result independently assessed by EY.
One Sydney Consultant Throughout
Your consultant remains your main NUSS contact from the initial survey through packing, freight, customs coordination and destination delivery.
Planned Around Your Actual US Destination
NUSS does not treat Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Texas as the same move. Your final city, freight route and any inland transport are considered from the beginning.**
100% FIDI compliance audit
180+ countries
100,000+ moves
Est. 1892
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Moving to the USA from Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move from Sydney to the USA?
The cost depends on your final US destination, shipment volume, packing requirements, freight method, insurance options, storage and any inland delivery required after customs clearance. NUSS completes a home or video survey before preparing a written quotation based on the actual requirements of your Sydney-to-USA relocation.
How long does it take to ship belongings from Sydney to the USA?
For West Coast destinations, approximate door-to-door sea-freight timeframes are 10 to 12 weeks for a Full Container Load and 11 to 13 weeks for a Less than Container Load shipment.
For East Coast destinations, the approximate windows are 11 to 13 weeks for FCL and 13 to 15 weeks for LCL.
Inland destinations may involve additional transport after customs clearance. Your consultant will provide an indicative timeframe for your actual destination.
Do I pay duty on household belongings when moving to America?
Used household belongings may qualify for duty-free entry where US Customs and Border Protection requirements are met.
Qualifying household effects generally need to have been used abroad for at least one year and not be imported for another person or for sale.
Recently purchased and regulated goods can be treated differently, so they should be identified when your inventory is prepared.
What customs form do I need when moving household goods to the USA?
Unaccompanied household belongings commonly require CBP Form 3299 together with supporting inventory and shipment information.
Your US destination partner will provide the relevant forms and guidance. You complete the personal declaration information, while the destination partner will generally coordinate submission where applicable.
Who delivers my belongings in the USA?
NUSS works with established destination moving partners throughout the United States.
The partner coordinates the local customs and delivery stages while your NUSS consultant in Sydney remains your main NUSS point of contact throughout the relocation.
Can NUSS ship my car to America?
NUSS can arrange vehicle shipping when the vehicle forms part of an international household relocation.
US vehicle import rules and associated duties, taxes or compliance requirements can make importing some vehicles impractical, so each vehicle needs to be assessed individually.
NUSS generally prefers not to arrange standalone international vehicle shipments.
Planning Your Move to the USA?
Whether you are relocating from Sydney to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Boston or elsewhere in the United States, your destination should shape the move from the beginning.
A NUSS international consultant can arrange a home or video survey, assess your shipment and prepare a free, no-obligation quotation covering the services required for your USA relocation.