Canada–USA moving checklist

Route and inventory

• Confirm the Canadian origin and U.S. destination, or the reverse
• Create a complete itemised household-goods inventory
• Separate items that may be restricted, prohibited or permit-dependent
• Note vehicles, plants, food, alcohol, firearms and other regulated goods for separate review

Documents and responsibilities

• Keep your identity and status documents accessible
• Ask which shipment documents and signatures are needed
• Confirm who is responsible for declarations, duties, taxes and any broker or agency steps
• Do not rely on a mover for immigration, tax or legal advice

Timing and delivery

Choose a flexible planning window. Border wait times, inspections, weather, road conditions and incomplete paperwork can affect the schedule. Keep essentials with you and do not book around an exact guaranteed arrival time.