The cost of shipping furniture to the USA from the UK depends on several factors: the volume of your shipment, your destination state, the shipping method you choose, and the level of service required. Rather than quoting a fixed price that may not reflect your actual move, PSS Removals offers a dedicated shipping calculator where you can enter your details and get an accurate estimate based on your specific route and volume.
PSS provides a complete door-to-door service covering professional packing, export clearance, ocean transit, US customs paperwork, and delivery to your address anywhere in the United States.
Best value quotes for household removals and furniture shipping from UK to the United States
If you’re planning on shipping furniture and household items to the USA from the UK you’ll find our international removals service perfect for your needs. PSS are one of the UK’s leading furniture shipping companies for the USA with many years of experience.
Our expertly trained consultants and packers can make the whole process of shipping your furniture from the UK to the United States very simple and straightforward. Not only that, due to the volumes we ship, you’ll discover the cost of shipping furniture to the USA to be much cheaper than you might think.
Whether you are relocating with your family, to study, set up a business, or maybe you are an expat returning to America after living in the UK, our shipping services allow you to move all your household goods including garden furniture, office furniture and much more.
PSS are the top independent, family run overseas furniture shipping company and we will provide you with all the help you need in taking your entire household furniture to the USA and delivering it to your new home. By handling all of the work from start to finish and ensuring your furniture arrives in the exact condition that you left it, you can send furniture from the UK to the USA is one simple procedure with PSS.
Shipping to the USA Cost
The cost of shipping depends on the volume and type of furniture you are sending. The cost ranges from £1900 for a few items in a shared container to £8900 or more for a full shipping container. This takes between 2-10 weeks depending on what part of the USA you are shipping your furniture to.
Shipping furniture to the USA is easy and stress-free with PSS
STEP 1
Home Survey or Quote
Get an online quote in 60 seconds or book a FREE home survey.
STEP 2
Help and Advice
Your dedicated Account Manager can help answer your questions and tailor your removal requirements.
STEP 3
Your belongings packed and shipped
Our specialist export-packing team will take care of everything for you.
STEP 4
Customs clearance & delivery to your new home
On arrival our agents will handle your customs clearance and deliver to your door.
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We have the capacity to ship all home or office furniture items from TV units, office desk and chair, cots and bedside tables, to much larger items including three-piece suites, sofas, bulky wardrobes, king size beds, dining room sets, garden furniture and everything in-between.
Our services for furniture shipping to the United States of America from the United Kingdom cover all major cities and ports including Florida, California, New Jersey, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Hawaii and Alaska!
If you choose to ship furniture to the USA with us, you will receive a cost-effective quote, first-rate customer service and a quick turnaround for shipping. PSS are here to make your the USA move a painless and pleasant experience, we are confident that our all-inclusive furniture shipping solutions are the helping hand you need.
Moving to the USA can be a challenge, but at PSS we like to make it simple and stress-free.
Our USA Removal Service includes:
- Door to door removal service
- Removal from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in the USA
- Free home/video survey
- Shared (Groupage) or full load (FCL) container service
- Advice from an expert International Removal Consultant
- Dedicated Move Manager
- Help with documentation
- Advice on customs requirements for the USA
- Use of recognised accredited shipping lines
- Automated notification of shipment advice
- Tailor-made shipment protection policies
- Frequent sailing schedule and delivery to all destinations in the USA
- Storage in the UK or the USA if required
- Low prices without compromising on service
Packing Services Include:
- Full international export standard packing & wrap service
- You pack, we ship option
- Fully trained export packers
- Provision of export quality boxes, cartons & packing materials
- Custom wood casing/crates if required
- Professional antique wrapping
- Advice on preparing your items for transport to the USA
“Why choose PSS International Removals in 2026?”
- Free home survey
- Family run business for over 40 years!
- We only handle Overseas Removals
- Members of BAR Overseas Group
- BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme
- FIDI Global Alliance (Worldwide Moving Association)
- FAIM Accredited (Removal Quality Assurance Standard)
How can we help? Call 0800 988 3711
Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions.
International Removals To USA Cost Calculator
Want to know how it will cost to move house to the USA? Our free online International Removal Cost Calculator will help you calculate the volume of household goods you want to ship and provide you with an estimate of the cost.
What Type Of International Removal Service Do I need?
How can we help? Call 0800 988 3711
Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions.
What Is the Most Reliable Way to Ship Furniture from the UK to the USA with Door-to-Door Delivery?
Sea freight is the standard and most cost-effective choice when shipping furniture to the USA from the UK. It handles bulky, heavy items well and costs considerably less than air freight for anything beyond a few small pieces. PSS Removals operates two sea freight options: a full container load (FCL) for larger household moves and a shared container (LCL/groupage) for smaller volumes.
Door-to-door means exactly what it says.
PSS collects your furniture from your UK address, manages export packing and clearance at the UK port, handles the ocean transit, completes US Customs and Border Protection clearance on arrival, and delivers to your door at the US address. There is no point at which you need to arrange separate providers or visit a port or warehouse.
Air freight remains available for urgent shipments or lower volumes, though the cost compared to sea freight is significant. For personal boxes and cartons shipping alongside your furniture, PSS also handles a dedicated shipping boxes service for smaller items.
What’s the Best Option for Shipping a Few Large Items Without Paying for a Full Container?
For smaller volumes, a shared container (LCL) is the most practical and affordable solution. Rather than reserving an entire container, you pay only for the cubic footage your items occupy, sharing the remaining space with other consignments heading to the same destination. This is by far the cheapest way to ship furniture from the UK to the USA when you have a single room or a handful of large pieces rather than a full household.
| Factor | Shared Container (LCL) | Full Container (FCL) |
| Best for | A few large items / single room | Full household / 3+ bedroom property |
| Cost | Lower total, priced per cubic metre | Higher total, better per-unit value |
| Transit time | Slightly longer (consolidation at port) | Faster, direct sailing schedule |
| Flexibility | Pay only for the space you use | Entire 20ft or 40ft container reserved |
For a full household move, a dedicated container offers better value per item, faster transit, and simpler customs processing at the US end.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Full Household of Furniture from the UK to the USA?
The cost of shipping furniture from the UK to the USA varies depending on origin address, destination state, total volume, shipping method, and time of year. US port of entry also matters; East Coast ports such as New York and Baltimore are generally quicker and sometimes cheaper to reach than West Coast ports such as Los Angeles or Seattle.
Quick Cost Guide: Every shipment is different, so request a free, no-obligation quote using the international removals cost calculator or find your nearest PSS branch for a home survey.
Household goods shipping from the UK to the USA is priced on actual volume rather than weight for most sea freight services, so a detailed inventory and pre-move survey will give you the most accurate figure before you commit to a booking.
How Long Does Sea Freight Take for Furniture Shipping to the USA?
Transit times when shipping furniture to the USA from the UK depend on the destination and shipping method. As a practical guide:
- UK to US East Coast by sea: approximately three to five weeks door to door
- UK to US West Coast by sea: approximately five to seven weeks door to door
- Air freight furniture from the UK to USA: five to ten working days, but typically five to eight times the cost of sea freight for the same volume
Each shipment passes through several stages: collection and export packing in the UK, port handling and export clearance, ocean transit, US Customs and Border Protection clearance on arrival, and last-mile delivery to your US address. PSS manages every stage, with a named move manager keeping you informed throughout.
Sea vs Air Transit Comparison: Sea freight to the US East Coast averages three to five weeks in total. Air freight delivers in under two weeks but typically costs five to eight times more for the same volume. For most furniture shipments, sea freight offers the best balance of cost and care.
What Are the US Customs Duties on Furniture Shipped from the UK?
Personal household effects imported as part of a genuine relocation may qualify for duty-free entry under US Customs “personal effects” provisions, provided the items are not for resale and have been owned and used abroad prior to the move. New or commercially purchased furniture does not qualify and will attract standard US import duties.
Important distinction: Personal effects forming part of a household relocation are assessed differently to commercial furniture imports. A detailed and accurate packing inventory is essential; errors or omissions can cause delays at the US port of entry and lead to unexpected charges. PSS handles all customs documentation and declaration as part of the service, reducing that risk considerably.
Which Companies Handle Customs Paperwork When Shipping Used Furniture to the USA?
Specialist international removal companies manage the full customs process on both ends, covering UK export documentation and US import clearance.
PSS Removals will guide you through completing all necessary forms and handles all paperwork in-house, eliminating reliance on third-party customs brokers and the risk of documentation mishandling. This is one of the primary reasons to choose a dedicated international removals company over a general freight forwarder for furniture cargo from the UK to the United States.
How Can I Ship Fragile and High-Value Furniture with Insurance Cover?
For fragile, antique, or designer pieces, professional packing makes a critical difference to the condition your furniture arrives in after an ocean crossing. PSS uses export-grade wrapping and materials throughout; custom timber crating for mirrors, glass-topped furniture, and antiques; and specialist protection for upholstered sofas and chairs. Dining tables and bed frames are disassembled, wrapped individually, and packed to minimise movement during transit.
On insurance, PSS offers limited liability cover and standard liability Shipment Protection Cover. For anyone moving furniture from England to America and shipping pieces of significant value, cover is the sensible choice, protecting against accidental damage, water ingress, and loss from collection to delivery.
For personal items and effects shipping alongside your furniture, PSS also provides a complete luggage shipping service.
Can I Ship Antique Furniture from the UK to the USA?
Yes. Antique furniture can be shipped to the USA, but it requires specialist timber crating, a detailed valuation for customs and insurance purposes, and, in some cases, a cultural property export licence for items of significant age or value. PSS provides bespoke crating and full documentation for high-value and antique pieces as standard when handling international furniture shipping from the UK to the USA.
Are There Size or Weight Restrictions on Shipping Furniture to the USA?
Standard 20ft and 40ft containers accommodate the vast majority of household furniture without issue. Unusually large or heavy items may require specialist handling or additional crating. PSS conducts a pre-move survey to identify any items needing special arrangements before the shipment is booked.
Which International Movers Are Best for Relocating Bulky Furniture from the UK to the USA?
PSS Removals has operated on the transatlantic corridor for decades, with dedicated shipping schedules, destination agents across all 50 US states, and full customs brokerage handled in-house.
Why choose PSS for shipping furniture from the UK to the USA:
- Nationwide UK collection from any address
- Delivery to all 50 US states via established destination agents
- All-inclusive pricing with no hidden charges at the US end
- Professional export packing and custom crating included
- Named move manager from survey to delivery
Read customer reviews or use the branch finder to locate your nearest office.
How to Compare Instant Quotes for Shipping Furniture to Different US States
A lower headline quote may exclude key services. When comparing quotes, check whether the following are included:
- UK home collection and export packing
- Port handling and export documentation
- Ocean freight and marine insurance
- US Customs clearance and import duty guidance
- Last-mile delivery to your US address
PSS provides fully itemised, all-inclusive quotations. Contact PSS or use the cost calculator.
How Can I Arrange Packing and Collection Services in the UK?
PSS arranges home collection from any UK address with a professional packing team. Book a free home or video survey.
Planning Your UK-to-USA Furniture Shipment the Right Way
Shipping furniture to the USA from the UK is a well-established route when handled correctly. The most common delays come from incomplete documentation or poor packing, both avoidable with an experienced removals specialist.
PSS recommends beginning the process six to eight weeks before your move date to allow time for survey, booking, packing, and documentation.
FAQ Guide for household removals and furniture to the USA
Below are answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about overseas household removals and furniture to the USA. There is a lot to consider which is why we allocate you a Move Manager to guide you through the whole shipping process.
Why are PSS the best removals company for shipping your furniture and personal effects to the USA?
PSS have over 40 years of experience, specialising in international removals and shipping to many countries including the USA.
Over that time we have gained a reputation for being one of the UK’s best international removals companies.
We are members of the BAR Overseas Group (British Association of Removers), members of the FIDI Global Alliance, accredited to the highest international standards with FAIM, to name just a few of our credentials.
This means we not only operate to the highest standards but also use the best international shipping lines such as Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, ONE and MSC.
But in addition to that, we are members of the International Association of Movers, the Movers Trader Club, Euromovers and Demeco International. These exclusive memberships give us unrivalled buying power which enables us to pass savings on to our customers.
Where in the USA do you ship to?
Cost of Shipping Furniture to the USA
What Can/Can't I ship to the USA?
the rules regarding importing goods into the United States of America are strict and uncompromising. You must carefully inspect what you can and cannot import into the country and ensure your shipment fully complies with these regulations, or risk being denied entry.
Restricted Exports to the USA where approval may be required.
- Medicines & therapeutic drugs (must have a prescription and no more than 3-6 months supply)
- Alcohol & wine will require a permit (importation is only allowed to certain states, please check)
- Bamboo, wicker or cane items
- Fishing knives and martial art weapons
Prohibited Exports to the USA:
- Seeds, plants and dried floral arrangements
- Raw untreated wood or bark
- Food and meats
- Endangered animal fur, skins, tusks or ivory
- Firearms (purchased and manufactured outside of the USA will require a firearms permit and CANNOT be shipped with household effects, they must be shipped separately through a firearms dealer)
- Hoverboards
For more information visit the USA Government website.
Organising your furniture shipping to the USA
Moving furniture to the USA with PSS is easy work; you only have to tell us that you are interested and decide which pieces of furniture you want to ship. We operate on a door-to-door basis, meaning all the work is handled by our seasoned furniture shippers.
After our initial contact, we will assign you a specified shipping co-ordinator who will take care of your move from beginning to end, from your pre-move survey right through to delivery and unloading your furniture in the USA.
We carry out a pre-move survey to assess the quantities of home furniture and goods that you want to send to the USA so that we can provide you with an accurate quote.
Since we understand the safe arrival of your goods, our teams expertly wrap and pack all furniture items on the day of your furniture shipping, using protected and industry approved 6 ply export blankets and complete an inventory.
We can load 90% of our full containers at the home, although this is sometimes limited due to the access at your home. If you are shipping a part-load, we take your items to our depot on a PSS truck and prep, pack and load furniture for shipping.
To eliminate any worry, we prefer to have 4 weeks’ notice before shipping furniture from the UK to the USA, but we understand this is not always possible. If you have an approximate moving day, we can set a provisional booking date that you can adjust accordingly.
Full or part load furniture removals to the USA
The quantity of household goods you are sending to the USA will influence the shipping method you require, so we recommend that you have a FREE HOME SURVEY regardless if you are sending one small piece of furniture of a whole home load.
If you are sending just a few pieces of furniture to the USA, or smaller items, you will only require our part-load service. A part-load container allows you to have your furniture sent to the USA via air freight or within a shared shipping container and your costs will be based on the volume of this load.
Alternatively, for larger items of furniture in higher quantities, it might be more advantageous if you make use of our full-load the USA shipping. Your furniture will be loaded onto a 20ft or 40ft container, dedicated for your use only and you will pay one flat fee for your container. This is ideal for whole home loads or commercial premises.
