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Shipping from Dubai to the USA by Sea or Air
There is no road route from the UAE to the United States. All shipments travel by sea or air.
By Sea
The standard and most economical option for household moves. Containers arrive into ports including New York and New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Miami, Norfolk or Seattle, followed by inland delivery to your address. Full container suits villas and larger households. Shared container costs less and suits apartments and partial loads.
By Air
The fastest option, priced by weight, into major US airports. Best for essentials, documents, electronics and a limited number of boxes. Commonly used alongside a sea shipment so you have what you need on arrival.
Cities We Deliver To in the USA
If your destination is not listed, we still deliver there. Send us the address and we will quote it.
US Customs and Documentation
Household goods and personal effects entering the United States are processed by US Customs and Border Protection. Used personal effects that you have owned and used may be eligible for duty-free entry when you are relocating, subject to CBP requirements and your visa or residency status. Documentation typically includes CBP Form 3299 (Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles), a supplemental declaration where required, a detailed valued inventory, your passport and visa copies, and the bill of lading or air waybill. Paperwork usually needs to be completed and lodged before your shipment arrives, and incomplete documentation is the most common cause of holds and storage charges at US ports.
Wooden packing materials must comply with international phytosanitary standards, and shipments may be selected for examination, which can add time and cost outside a mover’s control. We prepare your inventory and shipping documentation and guide you through the CBP forms, which are completed in your name. Rules change, so confirm current requirements before shipping.
Restricted and Prohibited Items
US import rules restrict or prohibit firearms and ammunition, controlled substances, certain foodstuffs, plants, seeds and soil, products from endangered species including certain woods, ivory and animal skins, counterfeit goods, and some medications. Alcohol and tobacco are treated separately from duty-free personal effects.
Agricultural restrictions are enforced strictly. Garden tools with soil residue, wooden items and plant products can trigger inspection. We review your inventory before packing and flag anything likely to cause a problem. General guidance only, not legal advice.
How Much Does Moving from Dubai to the USA Cost?
Cost depends on volume, whether you use a full or shared container, sea versus air, packing level, dismantling needs, port of entry, and inland delivery distance from that port. The USA is large, and delivery to Denver from a coastal port costs considerably more than delivery to a city near the port itself. Any CBP examination fees, port storage or duties are separate from our fee. Written fixed-price quote after your free survey.
How Long Does It Take?
Air is fastest and suits urgent shipments. Sea is considerably slower, and the Gulf to USA route is one of the longest we handle. Transit varies by coast, with East Coast, Gulf Coast and West Coast ports served differently, and by whether you are on a full or shared container. Shared containers take longer because of consolidation and deconsolidation. Customs clearance and any inspection add further time. We confirm a realistic window for your shipment in your quote.
Our Moving Process
Free survey and written quote
Shipping documentation, valued inventory and CBP form guidance
Restricted items check before packing day
Export packing at your Dubai address with compliant materials
Loading, container sealing and departure
US port arrival and CBP clearance
Inland delivery, unpacking and furniture reassembly
Why Choose Ezy Movers for Your Move to the USA
A licensed Dubai team that stays accountable from survey to final delivery — with export packing, documentation support and fixed written quotes.
Licensed by Dubai DET with a real Dubai office
Our own trained crews handling your packing, never subcontractors
CBP documentation guidance to reduce the risk of port holds
Export-grade, phytosanitary-compliant packing materials
FCL and LCL options priced to your volume
Nationwide inland delivery from any entry port
Written fixed-price quotes with inclusions itemised
Secure Dubai storage if your dates do not line up
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship from Dubai to the USA?
It depends on volume, container type, entry port and how far inland your address is. A shared container for a one-bedroom apartment to New York costs far less than a full container delivered to Denver. Share your inventory for a free written quote.
Can I move by road from Dubai to the USA?
No. All shipments travel by sea or air.
Will I pay US import duty on my household goods?
Used personal effects you have owned and used may be eligible for duty-free entry under CBP rules when you are relocating. Eligibility depends on your circumstances and correct documentation.
What is CBP Form 3299?
It is the declaration used for unaccompanied personal and household effects entering the United States. It is completed in your name, and we guide you through it as part of your move.
Why do US shipments get held at port?
Most commonly because of incomplete documentation, or because the shipment is selected for examination. Careful paperwork prepared before sailing is the best protection against both.
Can I ship plants, seeds or garden tools?
Agricultural items face strict controls and soil residue can trigger inspection. We review these during your inventory check.
Do you deliver to my new home?
Door to door, with unpacking and furniture reassembly on request.
Can you store my belongings in Dubai first?
Yes, short-term and long-term storage is available.
Moving from Dubai to the USA? Get a Free Quote Today.
Tell us your destination city and what you are shipping, and we will recommend sea or air and send a clear written quote, usually within the same day.