At Schumacher Cargo Logistics, we’re experts in shipping vehicles overseas or exporting household goods. However, not everyone knows what’s required and we receive a lot of questions about what documents our customers need when moving internationally. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a helpful guide to explain some of the most common documents required when exporting an automobile or household goods.
Documents for Vehicle Export from USA
- Passport
- A clear scanned copy with the passport number
- If it’s a U.S. passport, it needs to include the Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- If it is not a U.S. passport, no EIN is needed
- Receive your Employer Identification Number with the EIN Assistant
- Certificate of Title
- The shipper’s name has to be the current owner of the vehicle listed on the title
- Bill of Sale
- Power of Attorney, depending on the port
Documents for Exporting Household Goods
- Passport
- A clear scanned copy with the passport number
- If it’s a U.S. passport, it needs to include the Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- If it is not a U.S. passport, no EIN is needed
- Receive your Employer Identification Number with the EIN Assistant
- Valuation of the shipment, as required by U.S. Customs
- Signed Schumacher Quotation
- Marine Insurance Form, if applicable
For Temporary Exports
If you are only exporting your vehicle for a temporary amount of time, you can get an ATA Carnet. This specialized document allows you to bring your car and household goods overseas for up to a year, and then the item(s) need to be brought back. For example, you would use this document if you were shipping your car overseas for a race or a show; after the event, the car would be returned to the United States.
Using this document gives you the benefit of bringing your vehicle and household goods into the country duty and tax free. In addition, you cannot sell the item(s) with a carnet overseas.
Documents for Exporting Items, by Country
Note that the lists above are not exhaustive; these documents are only the most commonly required. Each country will have its own specific requirements for exported items. Here are some examples of the different documentation required by Australia, France and the United Kingdom.
Australia
- B534 Form – Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement
France
- Inventaire pour la Douane Française / Inventory for French Customs
- CERFA 10070*02
- Certificate of Non-Resale
United Kingdom
- Application for Transfer of Residence relief, from HM Revenue & Customs
How Schumacher Cargo Logistics Can Help You Export Your Items
To keep things in order, Schumacher Cargo Logistics provides to our customers a checklist to ensure that all required documents are received, as well as assistance if you need help completing the documents. In addition, you will receive a booking confirmation letter containing details of your shipment and information for the documents required by your destination country.
For more information about moving and shipping internationally, call our moving specialists toll-free at 800-599-0190 or request your free shipping quote today.
