Whether you are returning to the United States of America, or coming here for the first time, there will inevitably be questions that you would like answered prior to your move.

Please bear in mind while making your travel arrangements that generally household goods and personal effects shipments can only be Customs cleared once you have physically arrived in the U.S.A.

The following documents are required for Customs clearance in the U.S.

Documentation provided by shipper:

1. Photocopy of picture page of passport (including visa)
2. Power of Attorney
3. US Customs 3299
4. US Treasury Department Supplemental declaration

How do I fill out the required Customs Forms?

1. Power of Attorney
2. US Customs 3299 and US Treasury Department Supplemental declaration

a. Instructions
b. Download form 3299 - This file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
c. Download US Treasury Department Supplemental declaration
d. Download Power of Attorney

Swiss Customs Forms:

e. Download 18.44 DE Customs Doc Information.pdf
f.  Download 18.44 Formular DE-EN.pdf

German Customs Forms:

g. Download Germany customs form.pdf
h. Download GERMANY-RETURNING.doc
   

Documentation provided by S & K 2000:

1. Ocean Bill of Lading
2. Household goods inventory