{"id":373,"date":"2024-03-28T13:04:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T17:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/?page_id=373"},"modified":"2024-06-25T17:24:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T21:24:30","slug":"international-move","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/complaints-and-assistance\/international-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Household Goods Shipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you moving overseas? Here are some tips to protect your property. The FMC encourages you to protect their possessions by taking the following steps when shipping their goods overseas via ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-a-successful-move\">Tips For a Successful Move<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/oti\/\">Work with a licensed and registered moving company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a quote completed after a visual inspection of your goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read and understand all of the terms and conditions of your moving contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"planning-your-move\">Planning Your Move<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/international-moving-checklist\/\">International Moving Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/moving-dos-and-donts\/\">Moving Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/documentation-insurance-and-customs-requirements\/\">Important Paperwork<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moving-tips\">Moving Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/hiring-a-reputable-mover\/\">Hiring a Reputable HHG Mover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/packing-for-an-international-move\/\">Packing for an International Move<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/shipping-your-vehicle-overseas\/\">Shipping Your Vehicle Overseas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/moving-small-shipments-in-boxes-or-barrels-overseas\/\">Shipping Small Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"service-request-form\">Service Request Form<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When requesting assistance, <strong>please complete the appropriate form,\u00a0add any supporting documentation, and submit it to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:complaints@fmc.gov\">complaints@fmc.gov<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CargoForm33.pdf\">Dispute Resolution Service Request \u2013 Household Goods (FMC-33)<\/a> [PDF, 378 KB]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you moving overseas? 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