Cross Border Moving Made Easy: From Canada To The US

For many years our experts have given personal support to people moving across the border to the U.S.

Whether you’re moving back home or starting your next big adventure, PODS can help every step of the way. We’ll help you navigate the process and provide you with all the resources you’ll need for a smoother cross-border move.

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We’ll deliver your empty container to your house. We’ve got containers for any size move.
Load the container at your own pace, taking as much time as you need.
Complete your rental agreement and send us all required paperwork listed below, including a Power of Attorney form to allow us to clear customs on your behalf. (We cannot pick up your container until all documentation has been submitted.)
Schedule a time for us to come pick up your container.
Make sure to travel to the U.S. before your container is shipped and stay in the U.S. until it arrives.
PODS picks up your container and does all the driving.
We contact you when the container arrives in the U.S.
That’s it! You’ve moved to the U.S.!

Check out our cross-border FAQs here

Find all the required documents. Right here.

PODS won’t just provide the container to help you organize your stuff. We’re here to help you find all the documentation you’ll need to complete your move to the U.S.

Check out our guide, Required forms and key information for moves to the United States

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What to know before you pack

: When you’re packing for your move, you’ll need to be aware of the rules and regulations the U.S. Government has on the importation of certain goods.
Bringing goods into the U.S.: You may be required to pay duties on different goods from your household. Learn more from CBP.
Importing a vehicle into the U.S.: Before importing your car into the U.S., you need to ensure it’s admissible. Find out more from CBP.
Moving pets to the U.S.: If you’re planning on bringing your animal companions with you, make sure to get the right paperwork in place. Get details from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bringing alcohol into the U.S.: Alcohol cannot be shipped to the U.S. in a PODS container. It must travel with an individual following these regulations from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
Bringing tobacco into the U.S.: Tobacco cannot be shipped to the U.S. in a PODS container. It must travel with an individual following these regulations from CBP.
Prohibited and restricted items: Some items are considered too dangerous to be brought into the U.S. Here’s a comprehensive list from CBP on what to leave behind.
: For a full list of packing suggestions, see our Packing and Loading Tips.

With PODS, you get real people offering real support every step of the way. Our moving and storage experts work with you to create a personalized experience and adapt to any changes you might need to make. Take your time packing and loading your stuff into your container, and rest assured that unlike with traditional movers, there’s no unloading/reloading needed, so no one else will handle your stuff along the way.

Flexible scheduling: We fit your plans with no penalties for rescheduling.
Help with the heavy lifting: We do all the driving, and can connect you with local packing and loading pros.
Cross-border experts: We have many years’ experience moving people to the U.S.

For even more customization, you can mix and match containers to fit your move.