Import document (split topic)

[hopeful_canadian 2]

Canadians,

Have you started filling out the CBP-3299 importing document needed to move your goods across the border? If so, how are you valuing your used goods aka furniture and clothes etc?

Thanks bunches

[dwheels76 5,468]

Canadians, Have you started filling out the CBP-3299 importing document needed to move your goods across the border? If so, how are you valuing your used goods aka furniture and clothes etc? Thanks bunches

I think you would get a better audience having this moved to its own thread. I know Canada forum and they are very helpful. One sec. I will ask to move this question.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Posts split from unrelated thread. Edited March 18, 2014 by Ryan H

[Udella&Wiz 325]

So are you using a mover , ie: not accompanying your belongings? That is the only time you require that form.

That said - what would you value them at if there was a fire and had to replace them?

[Lakehouse 293]

While I'm still packing up my belongings that I'll take when the time comes, I'm taping a complete list of items in each box, then I'll sit and figure out roughly the replacement value of the items in each box as well.

I have looked at the form, and I must say parts of it are rather confusing ....

for example, are we supposed to give this form to the movers here in Canada prior to having landed/crossed the border?, or do we get to the US and fax the 3299 form to the moving company afterwards? (which makes sense, although I have yet to figure out any details about how long my belongings will sit in storage with the movers prior to them being able to bring it to me in the US or what other options exist regarding this - please feel free to offer advice in this matter)

I now also realize that we mark the form as a Non resident as per the instructions -https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1467/~/instructions-for-cbp-form-3299---declaration-for-free-entry-of-unaccompanied:

Non resident: First-time immigrants to the United States are considered to be nonresidents the first time they enter the United States.

And even though I'll sell the vast majority of my belongings before I come, my list of articles in part D will need many pages if we're to itemize what's being shipped over.

I also look forward to hearing any more responses to your question hopeful_canadian:)

[hopeful_canadian 2]

 

While I'm still packing up my belongings that I'll take when the time comes, I'm taping a complete list of items in each box, then I'll sit and figure out roughly the replacement value of the items in each box as well.

I have looked at the form, and I must say parts of it are rather confusing ....

for example, are we supposed to give this form to the movers here in Canada prior to having landed/crossed the border?, or do we get to the US and fax the 3299 form to the moving company afterwards? (which makes sense, although I have yet to figure out any details about how long my belongings will sit in storage with the movers prior to them being able to bring it to me in the US or what other options exist regarding this - please feel free to offer advice in this matter)

I now also realize that we mark the form as a Non resident as per the instructions -https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1467/~/instructions-for-cbp-form-3299---declaration-for-free-entry-of-unaccompanied:

Non resident: First-time immigrants to the United States are considered to be

nonresidents

the first time they enter the United States.

And even though I'll sell the vast majority of my belongings before I come, my list of articles in part D will need many pages if we're to itemize what's being shipped over.

I also look forward to hearing any more responses to your question hopeful_canadian:)

 

[hopeful_canadian 2]

I have sold or donated a lot of my things to make the move easier. It was hard to purge most of my things but it really makes a big difference in cost. I am only bringing my bedroom set, bed, and personal items (clothes etc.).

I am using U-pack to move and have found them to be the best affordable option. I have packed everything in clear plastic containers so all the contents are visible and have also attached a list of articles in each box. I dont have any 'new' items, so I am not sure if I need to associate a value with them. Everything is at least a year old... minus a few clothing pieces.

I do know that the import document, a copy of the visa and passport need to be given to the driver before they can move your items. U-pack will take all items thru customs for you and you don't have to be present for them to do so. BUT, a smooth importing is based on this form so I really dont want to mess it up! As i get more info about it I will post to hopefully make it easier.