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Are you looking for international moving companies in the UK that can help you move to the US? On this page, you can find some of the best international removal companies in the UK, compare international moving companies by reviews and prices, and request up to 5 free moving quotes for your removal to the USA.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best international moving companies in the UK that provide UK-to-US removals. Compare their services, pros and cons, and what customers say about their experiences.
Cos Freight operates a global network of branches and handles UK-to-USA removals by air or sea freight, with professional packing, insurance and door-to-door delivery included.
GB Liners Hereford is part of a UK-wide removals group with its own local crews, offering full-service international removals to the USA that include packing, customs paperwork support and door-to-door delivery.
Bournes Moves – East Sussex is a family-run international mover offering full container and groupage shipping to the USA, with packing, customs guidance and optional insurance available.
Deliver1 is located in Amersham and offers international removals to the USA, either by air or sea. Its services include professional packing, pet relocation, and storage options.
PSS International Removals specialises exclusively in international removals, offering full-service moves to the USA that include packing, customs support and excess baggage options.
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UK to USA removal prices typically range between £1,000 and £8,000 on average, depending mostly on the volume (m3) of your belongings, shipping method (air or sea freight), container size (20ft or 40ft), and shipment type (LCL or FCL).
Removals to the USA from the UK typically cost:
For small removals to the USA, part-load (LCL) 20ft containers shipped via sea freight are the cheapest option.
| Shipping type | 20ft container | 40ft container |
| LCL (shared container) | £300 – £2,000 | – |
| FCL (full container) | £3,800 – £5,500 | £5,900 – £8,500 |
* These are sea freight estimations and were last updated in April 2026.
For urgent small removals to the USA, air freight is also a smart option. Air freight costs for small removals to the USA typically range between £2,000 and £6,000.
| Shipping type | 20ft container | 40ft container |
| LCL (shared) | £1,500 – £4,000 | £2,500 – £5,500 |
| FCL (full) | £3,800 – £5,500 | £5,900 – £8,500 |
* These are sea freight estimations and were last updated in April 2026.
Air freight can also be practical for shipping essentials only.
| Shipping type | 20ft container | 40ft container |
| LCL (shared) | £3,500 – £7,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 |
| FCL (full) | £4,000 – £6,000 | £6,000 – £8,500+ |
* These are sea freight estimations and were last updated in April 2026.
Most UK to USA removals travel by sea freight, and transit time depends mainly on which coast you’re shipping to.
| Shipping method | Typical transit time |
| Sea freight to the East Coast (New York, Miami) | 4–6 weeks |
| Sea freight to the West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco) | 6–8 weeks |
| Air freight | 1–2 weeks |
These figures cover port-to-port sea transit. If you choose a door-to-door service, which most full-service UK to USA movers offer, build in extra time either side for packing, export clearance and final delivery, particularly if the paperwork isn’t fully prepared in advance.
Air freight is faster but typically costs three to five times more than sea freight, so it’s usually only worth it for smaller or urgent shipments. For a full breakdown by destination city, container size and delivery method, see our guide to shipping a container from the UK to the USA.
In most cases, no. US Customs and Border Protection allows household goods and personal effects into the country duty-free if you’ve owned and used them abroad for at least a year and they’re not intended for resale.
For anything shipped separately from you, which applies to most container removals, you’ll need CBP Form 3299, Declaration of Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles, along with a full inventory of what’s in the shipment. Items you’ve owned for less than a year, or that belong to someone else, can attract duty.
Common restrictions on what you can bring into the USA include firearms and ammunition, perishable food, plants, soil and seeds, and aerosols. Check with your mover if you’re unsure whether an item can travel.
Most full-service international movers prepare this paperwork as part of their removal service, so it’s worth confirming it’s included when you compare quotes.
UK-to-US moving companies can help you with shipping furniture from the UK to the USA.
Read our guide on shipping furniture abroad to find out more about the process, and use our international shipping volume calculator to estimate the total volume of your furniture removal to the USA.
To find a removal company in the UK that can meet your needs for your international removal to the USA, make sure to:
Moving abroad can be exciting but stressful at the same time. To ensure you are well prepared for it, read our article on moving to the USA from the UK.
