The following is Sterling Van Lines’ destination rate schedule for Southern California. If you have questions, please contact us by telephone at (800) 264-6313 or by email.
All rates are in US Dollars
Effective 2005-2006
Documents Required
In order to avoid any delays and port storage, the following should be received by Sterling Van Lines about one week prior to vessel’s ETA.
- Your letter of instructions, including billing instructions, insurance coverage and special handling requirements.
- A clear copy of the owner’s passport (copy showing personal data and photo page).
- A full descriptive and legible copy of the inventory in English.
- Original Ocean Bill of Lading or AWB.
- Signed Declaration of Facts form.
- A copy of employment pass or a letter undertaking from his/her employer.
- Full delivery address, information about the address, phone number, etc.
To apply GST relief, your client should provide us the required documents for onward transmission to Customs, one week prior to vessel arriving in Southern California.
Prohibited Items
Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances, obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software, reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes, seditious and treasonable materials, cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape, firecrackers, chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products, chewing gum, toy coins and toy currency notes, endangered species of wildlife, weapons and ammunition of any kinds.
Additional Information
Sea Shipment will be ready for delivery 1 – 3 working days (for FCL) and 3 – 5 working days for (LCL & Groupage) after vessel’s arrival in Southern California.
Air Shipment will be ready for delivery 2 – 3 working days after arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. If all documents are available, shipper need not be in Los Angeles during customs clearance.
Customs Regulations
Used household goods and personal effects may be imported GST exempted if:
- Foreigner/Shipper is taking up residence in USA
- Foreigner/Shipper has obtained an employment pass or his company can produce a copy of his employment pass application together with the sponsor letter
- Foreigner/Shipper imported his goods within 6 months from his first arrival.
Returning Americans and Permanent Residents must have resided in a foreign country for not less than 6 months to qualify for GST exemption on their used household goods and personal effects. Documentary proof of stay is required 7 days prior to vessel’s arrival.
Documentation Required
For Foreigners
- Passport (copy) showing personal particulars and photo page
- Employment pass (copy)
- Completed and signed Customs for “Declaration of Facts” (Customs form)
For US and Permanent Residents
- Passport (copy) showing personal particulars and photo page
- Proof of stay in foreign country for over 6 months
- Completed and signed Customs for “Declaration of Facts” (Customs form)
Note: If the above documents are not available prior to the arrival of vessel, client will have to pay GST before the goods can be released by customs. The GST payable will be based on the value of the goods. It is important for client to contact our Import and clear up the paperwork at the earliest convenience.
DISCLAIMER:
At the time of printing, the following regulations apply, but are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, please check with Sterling Van Lines, Inc.
All rates are in US Dollars
Effective 2005-2006