Free transit document (?????)

[In NYC 0]

Well, here I am again, each day closer to going to the States but trying to send my stuff has been quite a pain! UPS mentioned I need a "free transit document" (whatever that means) to be able to send my stuff. Does anyone here know what that is and how I can get it?

Thanks a million!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

They probably mean this customs form.

http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_3299.pdf

As an intending immigrant you state on the form that you are sending household goods that you have owned at least one year. You get free admission of all your personal goods. It's not that scrutinized so don't worry over a new pair of shoes, as long as what you are shipping looks like a normal persons clothing and posessions. Sending 25 new iPods in boxes would look suspicious and would incur customs duties. Be aware of knockoff...fake designer items...like a fake Gucci bag or fake Rolex. Not allowed. They probably won' t even open your boxes for inspection but the form tells what you are shipping and allows it t clear customs free.

[In NYC 0]

They probably mean this customs form.

http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_3299.pdf

As an intending immigrant you state on the form that you are sending household goods that you have owned at least one year. You get free admission of all your personal goods. It's not that scrutinized so don't worry over a new pair of shoes, as long as what you are shipping looks like a normal persons clothing and posessions. Sending 25 new iPods in boxes would look suspicious and would incur customs duties. Be aware of knockoff...fake designer items...like a fake Gucci bag or fake Rolex. Not allowed. They probably won' t even open your boxes for inspection but the form tells what you are shipping and allows it t clear customs free.

Thanks a lot for your response! I'm getting crazy with all this but I assume we all go through this, right?