Moving items from Canada to the U.S.

[Paul H 4]

Jenni has some bamboo flooring in her storage unit that she planned to use in her house, but now that she is moving to the states we thought it might be good to use them for my place.

Are we going to have to pay duty on this or can it be considered household items? Have any of you moved something similar and what was your experience?

Thanks!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Jenni has some bamboo flooring in her storage unit that she planned to use in her house, but now that she is moving to the states we thought it might be good to use them for my place.

Are we going to have to pay duty on this or can it be considered household items? Have any of you moved something similar and what was your experience?

Thanks!

Just put it in the moving truck and add it to the list - they aren't that particular - she won't have enough that it will look like she's importing something - 5 boxes of flooring is nothing. If she has the receipt hold on to it if it worries you.

It belongs to her so it is her personal item.

Edited September 13, 2011 by Udella&Wiz

[Paul H 4]

Just put it in the moving truck and add it to the list - they aren't that particular - she won't have enough that it will look like she's importing something - 5 boxes of flooring is nothing. If she has the receipt hold on to it if it worries you.

It belongs to her so it is her personal item.

5 boxes? She has over 45 square boxes of bamboo flooring. Will that raise red flags?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

5 boxes? She has over 45 square boxes of bamboo flooring. Will that raise red flags?

Sorry - was just thinking of laminate strip flooring...anyhoo, doubt that's a problem. They are her personal property and they'll be packed in the truck. As long as you itemize them there shouldn;t be a problem. She has a plausible explanation. If you've read through the border crossing experiences, I don't think there is 1 single person whose truck/ vehicle has been torn apart and searched comign from Canada. She isn't bringing anything illegal.

Edited September 13, 2011 by Udella&Wiz

[Flames9_RN 358]

Sorry - was just thinking of laminate strip flooring...anyhoo, doubt that's a problem. They are her personal property and they'll be packed in the truck. As long as you itemize them there shouldn;t be a problem. She has a plausible explanation. If you've read through the border crossing experiences, I don't think there is 1 single person whose truck/ vehicle has been torn apart and searched comign from Canada. She isn't bringing anything illegal.

In all my time on VJ, I can only recall 1 or 2 that were looked at. And when I say looked at I mean opened the trunk/gate and spent a few seconds gandering in!!

[Paul H 4]

Ok, good to know!

Thanks