Moving from Dubai to U.S. Virgin Islands
Moving to U.S. Virgin Islands may be a major transition for anyone, and there’ll be plenty to contemplate and harden before you head across the world.
The final thing you would like to stress about is that the logistics of a sophisticated move, especially when it involves documentation, Customs regulations and shipping services. Which is why you should not worry about it. Instead, allow us to tackle the tough stuff for you.
Dubai Movers will make your transition to U.S. Virgin Islands as seamless as possible, by providing top-notch shipping services for all of your household goods and far more.
We’ll be there with you each and each step of your move abroad, from packing and crating your goods to shipping them overseas and assisting you thru the complicated overseas documentation process.
All you would like to try to do is give us a call so we will start with an on-site estimate. We’ll make sure of everything else.
Here’s how we get the work done:
How Dubai Movers can help for moving to U.S. Virgin Islands
To start, one among our trained moving specialists will provide a one-on-one consultation with you, thoroughly outlining your moving options supported certain criteria, such as:
- Your moving timeline. When does one must be in U.S. Virgin Islands
- Your assets plans. Will you be renting or buying?
- Your family/household size. Will you be moving alone or along with your family? For business or personal reasons?
- Cubic feet estimate. How large is your shipment?
What Will Moving to U.S. Virgin Islands Cost?
For the foremost accurate estimate of your total shipment size, you ought to schedule an in-home survey as early as possible for your move to U.S. Virgin Islands. Don’t wait until the last possible moment, contact Dubai Movers today. you will not regret the choice. After we hear from you, our moving specialists will assess your belongings to offer you the simplest estimate possible to expedite your relocation.
The cost of moving to U.S. Virgin Islands will vary considerably supported the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination point in time so it’s extremely important that you simply work with an agent in order that they can offer you the foremost accurate quote.
Ready to start budgeting for your international move?
Give us a call, and do not forget to ask about our overseas packing and custom crating services, too!
About U.S. Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands of the u. s. (known also because the u. s. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands and also the American Virgin Islands) are a bunch of islands located within the Caribbean.
Part of Jewess Islands archipelago, the most islands are Saint Croix, Saint John, Saint Thomas, Water Island and smaller surrounding minor islands, none of which practice daylight savings time.
The majority of the population (106,405 residents in 2010) is Afro-Caribbean. While the official language is English, Virgin Islands Creole is spoken in informal situations – Spanish and French Creole is additionally widely spoken.
Over two million tourists visit the island annually and for that reason the first economic activity is tourism.
Can’t wait to urge started along with your overseas relocation to U.S. Virgin Islands? First, determine what you will need to clear Customs.
Customs Regulations for U.S. Virgin Islands:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
- Completed U.S. Custom’s form
- Power of attorney (original)
- Photo identification (two copies)
- Bill of Lading
- Inventory (signed by owner)
- Freight bill (signed by owner)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Customer must be in U.S. Virgin Islands during the clearance process
- Customer should also be present for the Customs process
PROHIBITED ITEMS
In U.S. Virgin Islands, some articles may not be imported in a customer’s baggage whatsoever. These items (for residents of the United States and non-residents) include, but may not be limited to:
- Explosives
- Meat or meat products (dried, canned, etc.)
- Narcotics and certain medicines containing prohibited substances
- Absinthe or any alcohol-containing artemisia absinthium
- Plants, seeds, vegetables and fruits
- Soil, livestock and animals pests
- Bacteria cultures, fungi specimens, viruses and other biological samples used for research (allowed with APHIS permit)
- Unprepared fish and fish eggs
- Imports from embargoed countries (Iran, Myanmar, Sudan)
- Leather souvenirs imported from Haiti (drums)
- Endangered wildlife species, monkeys and products made from endangered species
- Cultural artefacts from Byzantine period, pre-Columbian period, Khmer sculptures (unless with permission)
- Dog and cat fur
- Items infringing trademark and copyright regulations
- Pornographic materials
- Lottery tickets
RESTRICTED/DUTIABLE ITEMS
Some articles may have restricted quantities or require special authorization/ payments of duties and taxes to clear customs in U.S. Virgin Islands. These items include, but are not limited to:
- Firearms (must state serial number; advanced clearance and written arrangements from U.S. Virgin Islands’s law enforcement agencies are required for import; can come only as main baggage)
- Alcohol – wine and liquor (taxable when imported to the mainland)
- Medication (must be accompanied by a prescription or letter from a personal physician)
MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS
In U.S. Virgin Islands, the following rules apply to import motor vehicles:
- Personal items cannot be held within the vehicle
- All automobiles are subject to inspection
- Vehicles are subject to tax and Customs duties
For importation, you will need the following documents:
- Title certificate (original)
- Registration (original)
- Customer’s driver’s license (copy with Social Security number stating physical and postal address in U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Notarized letter from lienholder showing VIN number, model, make and copy of the title
- Commercial invoice for vans and pickups
- Customs Form 3299 (if originating from a foreign country)
- Certificate of compliance with U.S. Federal EPA and DOT regulations – Form 3520 (if car imported from a foreign country)
PETS AND ANIMAL REGULATIONS
When importing a pet to U.S. Virgin Islands, they will need to have the following documentation:
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by…
- A health certificate, issued at point of origin within 30 days (certificate must state that animals have lived in an area which has not been under quarantine due to contagious, infectious or transmissible disease)
- A rabies certificate issued within six months (only if the animal is over four months old)
- Birds require a health certificate issued before shipment.
- The certificate must state that the birds were found free of psittacosis or ornithosis
DUTY AND TAX RATE PERCENTAGE
When moving to U.S. Virgin Islands permanently, shipments from the mainland are subject to excise taxes. Items deemed to be non-essential will be taxed at a rate of 6.6 per cent of the value declared by customers. Taxable goods include:
- Furniture
- Books and clothing
- Telecommunication equipment
- Computers
- Sporting goods items
- Musical instruments
- New items
- Electrical items
- Carpeting
- Cameras
- Toys
To ask more about our company please use the form available on our contact page, give us a call at +97143306717 or send any inquiries to our email address enquiry@dubaimovers.net.
NOTE – Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Dubai Movers cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double-check with your local embassy or consulate.