Moving personal items

[Lori Johnson 35]

Hi everyone.  What is the procedure for moving personal items from Canada to the US?  Luckily my fiancé and I only live 45 minutes apart so over the last year I brought a small number of  items and clothing with me every weekend when I visited.  I was not planning on bringing much over during the POE, but rather at a later date.  I was able to sell my home completely furnished so it’s just boxes and the remainder of my clothing.  I though I read somewhere where you have 10 years to bring things over.  Does anyone know or have a link to the info?  Thanks!

[Dashinka 23,199]

I have never heard of any time limit to bring over personal effects.

 

Good Luck!

[Cryssiekins 976]

I do think it’s 10 years.  I feel like I read that somewhere.  I still have stuff with my old room mate and parents.  Each bring things with them when they come visit.  They always tell customs it’s my stuff and never seems to be a problem. 

 

I had a small truckload of things when I entered.  If you do have boxes, number them and make a list of what’s in them.  Customs didn’t open any of mine.   

[Cryssiekins 976]

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/421/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNTU0MzM0MzEwL3NpZC9mUnpxM21ibw%3D%3D

 

10 years to bring it duty free. 

[NikLR 13,220]

10 years to move things.  If you are immigrating on a k1 you will not be able to finish moving your things until you get your AP which is currently taking about 6 months.  

I suggest a uhaul and bring all your things with you first trip.  

[AstroCanada 206]

On 4/4/2019 at 5:42 AM, NikLR said:

10 years to move things.  If you are immigrating on a k1 you will not be able to finish moving your things until you get your AP which is currently taking about 6 months.  

I suggest a uhaul and bring all your things with you first trip.  

Indeed, if you do this it's rather straightforward.  You should itemize a list of all of your boxes and large items for customs to make it easier to clear.  Odds are, they won't even look in the U-Haul, and if they do, it will be a quick check.  This is a pretty easy process Canada to US

[Lil bear 3,831]

On 4/3/2019 at 6:29 PM, Bill & Katya said:

I have never heard of any time limit to bring over personal effects.

 

Good Luck!

It is 10 years, yes. That info is hidden in the depths of a Customs  document somewhere I remember seeing it but can’t recall which document