Household relocation · India → USA

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Sea transit: 30–45days
Air transit: 3–7days
2 BHK from: ₹3.1lakh
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Mumbai → USA

Estimated · 2 BHK · Household · Sea

₹3,08,000 – ₹4,82,000

Market ~~₹3,95,000 – ₹6,17,000~~ SAVE ~22%

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How much does moving from India to USA cost?

Indicative door-to-door ranges by home size and shipping mode. Sea is the default for full households; air is for small, urgent loads.

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Move size	Sea door-to-door	Air	Sea transit
Studio / 1 BHK~8–15 cbm	₹1,96,000 – ₹3,06,000	₹3,92,000 – ₹6,13,000	30–45 d
2 BHKMost common~18–25 cbm	₹3,08,000 – ₹4,82,000	₹6,16,000 – ₹9,63,000	30–45 d
3 BHK~28–38 cbm	₹4,62,000 – ₹7,22,000	on request	30–45 d
Villa / 4 BHK+40 cbm+	₹7,00,000 – ₹10,94,000	on request	30–45 d
20 ft containerFCL · ~33 cbm	₹3,41,000 – ₹5,33,000	—	30–45 d
40 ft containerFCL · ~67 cbm	₹5,60,000 – ₹8,75,000	—	30–45 d

Indicative door-to-door estimates · ~22% below market · rates as of Jun 2026. Get verified quotes for an exact, itemised price.

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Transit insurance (1–3% of value) is usually quoted separately.

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Customs, documents & what you can ship

CBP Form 3299 — Duty-free entry

Form 3299: "Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles" — filed when your goods arrive separately from you
Duty-free condition: Used household goods and personal effects used abroad for ≥1 year, imported for personal use, not for sale
Who qualifies: Generally extends to both US residents and non-immigrant visa holders (H-1B, L-1, etc.) who meet the 1-year use threshold — verify your specific situation with CBP and your licensed customs broker
Year of use: Need not be continuous, nor the year immediately before importation (19 CFR § 148.52)
Your customs broker or mover files Form 3299 on your behalf at the US port of entry
Verify current conditions with CBP and your licensed customs broker before shipping

Prohibited & restricted — key risks

Ivory: Severely restricted (incl. antique furniture inlays common in Indian homes) — assume ivory cannot be shipped; identify every ivory item to your broker before packing or it may be seized
Alcohol: Generally NOT covered by the household-goods duty-free exemption in mover-shipped containers — verify with your customs broker before packing
Food / plants: Fresh produce, meats, seeds, plants and soil generally prohibited; all agricultural items must be declared
Full US customs guide — CBP 3299, documents, all prohibited items: /guides/us-customs-cbp-3299-household-goods/

Questions, answered

India to USA moving FAQ

How long does an India to USA household move take?

Sea freight is typically 30–45 days door-to-door depending on origin port and US coast; air freight is 3–7 days for essentials.

What customs paperwork is needed for the USA?

A CBP 3299 declaration, a detailed itemised inventory, your visa/immigration documents, and compliance with USDA rules for wooden items.

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