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📦 Best Box Types
- Double-wall corrugated — standard for most items
- Small (1.5 cu ft) — books, toys, heavy memorabilia
- Medium (3 cu ft) — clothing, decor, kitchenware
- Dish pack / barrel — fragile decor, figurines
- Wardrobe box — clothes on hangers
- Plastic bins (locking) — photos, documents, irreplaceable items
🌡️ Container Survival
- Add silica gel packs to boxes with photos, leather, electronics
- Use bubble wrap + packing paper (not newspaper — ink transfers)
- Fill empty space with crumpled paper to prevent shifting
- Seal all seams with quality packing tape (3 strips minimum)
- Never pack liquids, aerosols, or plants (US Customs)
- Wrap box opening in plastic film before taping — moisture barrier
🏷️ Labeling System
- Label all 4 sides + top of every box
- Include: Box #, Room, Priority on every label
- Use colored tape per room — fast visual ID at the container
- Write "THIS SIDE UP" and "FRAGILE" clearly
- Take a photo of open box before sealing
- Load P1 boxes last so they come off first
🛃 US Customs CBP
- File CBP Form 3299 — Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles
- Items owned 1+ year enter duty-free
- Use fair market value of used items (not replacement cost)
- Sentimental/used personal items: generally duty-free
- New items with tags may be taxed — keep receipts
- Use the Customs tab to generate your declaration
🎯 Priority System
P1 — Day 1
Open immediately. Bedding, toiletries, medications, chargers, one set of clothes per person, toilet paper. Load these last in the container.
P2 — Week 1
Open first week. Clothing, kitchen essentials, everyday decor, work setup, basic tools.
P3 — Month 1
Open first month. Seasonal items, books, secondary decor, hobby gear, extra clothing.
P4 — No Rush
Open when settled. Memorabilia displays, collections, seasonal decor, souvenirs, storage items.
Log a New Box
Arrival strategy: Work P1 → P4. Check off boxes as you open them. Progress bars track each tier.
CBP Form 3299 — Household Effects: You are entering the US as a new resident moving personal household effects. Items personally owned 1+ year enter duty-free. Values should be fair market value of used items. Keep this list with your shipping documents.
Customs Declaration Summary
$0
Total boxes: 0
Category: Personal household effects
Origin: Canada (Montreal, QC)
Destination: Florida, USA
Item-by-Item Declaration
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