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MOVING TO ITALY • CALIFORNIA • BAY AREA • IAM MEMBER
Moving company to Italy from California: CG Moving Company, Inc. coordinates international household goods shipments from the Bay Area and California to Italy. As a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), CG Moving Company works with a vetted IAM agent in Italy for customs clearance and delivery at the Italian address. Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428. California intrastate authority CPUC MTR 0190922. City and County of San Francisco approved vendor no. 96965. Free survey and written estimate before any commitment.
International Association of Movers
Federal operating authority
CA intrastate authority
South San Francisco, CA
International move insurance available
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. Moving to Italy from California. IAM member. Free survey and estimate before booking.
CG Moving provides international moves from the Bay Area. IAM member. Free survey.
CG Moving Company coordinates moves to Italy from California for Bay Area residents relocating to Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Turin, and the Amalfi Coast, and other Italian destinations. International household goods shipments to Italy are arranged by sea freight from California ports. The IAM agent in Italy handles customs clearance and delivery at the Italian address. Every Italy move begins with a free pre-move survey and a written estimate.
Moving from California to Italy involves several steps that differ from a domestic move: export packing to international standards, an inventory list for Italian customs, sea freight booking to a Italian port (typically Genoa, Livorno, or Naples), Italian customs clearance, and delivery by the IAM Italy agent. CG Moving Company handles the California side. The Italy agent handles the receiving side.
The full international moving hub covering Italy, Italy, France, Belgium, England, and other destinations from the Bay Area and California.
Export packing to international shipping standards. Required for all household goods shipments to Italy from California.
Bay Area residential pickup for Italy moves. The California side of the Italy move starts as a standard Bay Area residential move.
Specialty items in Italy moves: pianos, fine art, antiques, and high-value items needing specialist packing and export documentation.
CG Moving ships household goods from California to Italy. Italian customs documentation provided.
CG Moving Company handles the following aspects of a California to Italy move.
Most California to Italy moves use sea freight. Full Container Load (FCL) is a dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container for your household goods alone. Groupage (Less-than-Container Load or LCL) means your goods share a container with other shipments. FCL is recommended for households above approximately 800 cubic feet (three bedrooms or larger) and offers faster transit without co-loading. Groupage is more economical for smaller volumes. The recommended method is confirmed in the pre-move survey.
Household goods imported to Italy from California qualify for duty-free importation under EU regulation when the importer is establishing primary residence in Italy for the first time or returning after living outside the EU. Required documentation includes a valid Italian residency certificate (Certificato di Residenza) or a signed declaration of intent to establish Italian residence, a valid passport copy, and a detailed itemised inventory listing every item in the shipment with descriptions and declared values. The Italian customs authority (Agenzia delle Dogane) uses this inventory for the customs declaration.
Household goods from California arrive at one of three main Italian ports. Genoa (north-west Italy) is the primary port for shipments destined for Milan, Turin, and the north. Livorno (Tuscany) is used for shipments to Florence, Rome, and central Italy. Naples (south Italy) serves Rome's southern approaches, the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily. The IAM Italy agent arranges delivery from the receiving port to the home address.
All household goods shipped to Italy from California must be export-packed to international shipping standards. CG Moving Company uses new double-wall cartons, custom crating for fragile or high-value items, and professional furniture wrapping. A room-by-room itemised inventory is created during packing with descriptions and approximate replacement values for every item. This inventory is submitted to the Agenzia delle Dogane for Italian customs clearance.
CG Moving Company picks up at the California address, loads the container or groupage shipment, and coordinates all export documentation with the freight forwarder. The shipment is transported to the California port (typically Oakland or Los Angeles) for loading on the vessel. Transit time from California to Italian ports is typically 20 to 28 days depending on the shipping route and vessel schedule.
The IAM Italy agent meets the shipment at the Italian port, clears customs with the Agenzia delle Dogane using the pre-prepared documentation, and arranges delivery to the destination address in Italy. Standard delivery includes placement in the rooms designated. Unpacking at the Italian address is available through the IAM Italy agent and is confirmed at the time of booking. CG Moving Company tracks the shipment and keeps the customer informed throughout.
CG Moving handles every step: pre-move survey, COI, loading, and placement at destination.
A California to Italy move is coordinated in two stages: the California side, handled by CG Moving Company, and the Italy side, handled by the IAM agent in Italy.
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The survey confirms the household goods volume (cubic feet or cubic meters), the destination city and address in Italy, the required delivery timeline, and the customer's Italian residency status for customs purposes. Volume determines whether FCL or groupage is the right shipping method. Residency status determines what documentation is required for the duty-free declaration to the Agenzia delle Dogane. The survey is completed in person at the California address or remotely.
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CG Moving Company packs the household goods at the California address, creating a room-by-room itemised inventory with descriptions and approximate replacement values for every item. This inventory is required by the Agenzia delle Dogane for Italian customs clearance. All goods are packed to international shipping standards. The shipment is loaded and a Bill of Lading is issued by the freight forwarder.
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The container is transported to the California port and loaded on the vessel. Transit time from California to Italy is typically 20 to 28 days depending on the shipping route and the destination port. CG Moving Company provides the customer with the vessel name and Bill of Lading number for tracking. The IAM Italy agent is notified of the expected arrival date at the Italian port.
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The IAM Italy agent receives the shipment at the Italian port (Genoa, Livorno, or Naples), clears customs with the Agenzia delle Dogane using the pre-prepared documentation, and arranges delivery to the Italian address. The customer is notified when customs is cleared and given the expected delivery date. The IAM Italy agent contacts the customer directly for delivery scheduling and any unpacking arrangements.
Italy move costs depend on shipping weight, container type, and destination region. Free survey.
California to Italy moving costs are driven by shipment volume, the destination city in Italy, and the shipping method. All are confirmed in the pre-move survey before the estimate is issued.
The primary cost driver. Volume determines whether FCL or groupage is appropriate. A two-bedroom apartment typically ships as groupage; a three-bedroom or larger house typically fills a 20-foot container. Volume is confirmed in the pre-move survey.
Destination City in Italy and Port of Entry
Barcelona (north-east), Livorno (Tuscany), or Bilbao (north) are the main receiving ports. The destination city in Italy determines which port is most practical and affects the final delivery distance from port to door.
Marine Insurance, Packing, and Specialty Items
Marine cargo insurance is available and recommended for all California to Italy shipments. Export packing to international standards is included in the quoted scope. Specialty items (pianos, fine art, antiques) require custom crating and additional documentation and are quoted separately.
Common factors that affect a California to Italy move estimate:
Shipment volume: determines FCL vs. groupage vs. air freight (quoted in the pre-move survey)
Destination city in Italy: determines port of entry and final delivery distance from port
Italian customs: duty-free importation confirmed if residency documentation is in order
Export packing: included in the California-side quote; required for all shipments to Italy
Marine cargo insurance: available and recommended for California to Italy shipments
Specialty items: fine art, pianos, antiques requiring custom crating and additional Italian customs documentation
CG Moving Company reviews the shipment volume, Italian destination city, residency status, and specialty items before preparing a written estimate. The estimate covers the California side of the move. Italy agent charges are confirmed by the Italy agent separately. No charges are added after the California-side estimate is agreed.
CG Moving has served the Bay Area since 2005. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor 96965.
CG Moving Company, Inc. has coordinated California to Italy moves for Bay Area residents since 2005. As a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), CG Moving Company has access to a vetted IAM agent network in Italy for customs clearance and delivery at the Italian address. Founded by Charlie Gonzalez in South San Francisco. Federal authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor no. 96965. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132.
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CPUC MTR 0190922
CA DMV MCP 0426662
No. 96965
City and County of San Francisco
USDOT 3907428
MC 1441357
C61/D34 No. 987530
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Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Tell us the origin address in California, the destination city in Italy, your preferred move-out date, the number of rooms (approximate volume), and your Italian residency status. Note any specialty items (pianos, fine art, antiques). The survey is completed in person or remotely. Italy move estimates are confirmed within 48 hours.
CG Moving Company handles the California side: pre-move survey, export packing, itemised inventory for Italian customs, loading and export documentation, and coordination with the IAM Italy agent. The Italy agent handles customs clearance and delivery at the Italian address. Marine cargo insurance is available and recommended.
Free Italy Move Survey across San Francisco and the Bay Area
CG Moving serves the full Bay Area. See all locations at /movers-near-me/california
CG Moving Company coordinates California to Italy moves from any Bay Area or California address. Pre-shipment storage at 1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, is available before the Italy sailing date.
San Francisco
Moves to Italy coordinated from all SF neighbourhoods. IAM member. USDOT 3907428. Export packing and Italian customs documentation included. SF vendor no. 96965.
Peninsula / San Mateo County
Moves to Italy coordinated from South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, and the Peninsula. CG Moving picks up from any Peninsula address for Italy shipments.
East Bay
Moves to Italy coordinated from Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda County. Bay Area pickup for California to Italy household goods shipments.
Silicon Valley
Moves to Italy coordinated from San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. Silicon Valley to Italy household goods shipments through Bay Area port.
Marin County / North Bay
Moves to Italy coordinated from San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Marin County. Marin to Italy household goods shipments.
Common questions about CG Moving services, licensing, COI, and costs answered below.
Sea freight from California to Italy takes approximately 20 to 28 days on the vessel from a California port (Oakland or Los Angeles) to an Italian port (Genoa, Livorno, or Naples). The total door-to-door timeline from the Bay Area pickup to delivery in Italy is typically 8 to 12 weeks, including the pre-shipment preparation in California and the Italian customs clearance process at the receiving port.
To import household goods to Italy duty-free from California, the importer must be establishing primary residence in Italy or returning to Italy after living outside the EU for at least 12 months. Required documents include a valid Italian residency certificate (Certificato di Residenza) or a signed declaration of intent to establish Italian residence, a valid passport copy, and a detailed itemised inventory listing every item in the shipment with descriptions and declared values for the Agenzia delle Dogane.
Household goods from California typically arrive at Genoa, Livorno, or Naples, depending on the shipping route and the destination city in Italy. Genoa serves northern Italy (Milan, Turin, and the north-west). Livorno serves central Italy (Florence, Rome, and Tuscany). Naples serves southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily. The IAM Italy agent coordinates final delivery from the port to the home address.
Full Container Load (FCL) is recommended for households above approximately 800 cubic feet (typically three bedrooms or larger). It provides a dedicated container for your goods only, no co-loading, and faster customs processing. Groupage (LCL) is more economical for smaller volumes (studio to two-bedroom). The recommended shipping method and cost comparison are confirmed in the pre-move survey.
Italy, as an EU member, allows duty-free importation of household goods when the importer is establishing primary residence in Italy. The key conditions are that the goods must have been in personal use before the move, and the importer must qualify as a new EU resident (first move to the EU, or returning after 12+ months abroad). Items not qualifying as household goods (e.g., goods intended for commercial use, vehicles, certain food items) are subject to standard Italian and EU import duties.
EU and Italian import regulations restrict certain items. Personal quantities of wine (typically within reasonable personal use limits) are generally permitted as part of household effects. Commercial quantities are not. Many food products are restricted under EU plant health or food safety regulations. Plants, firearms, and controlled substances are subject to specific import controls. CG Moving Company advises on restricted items at the survey stage.
Marine cargo insurance is not automatically included but is available and strongly recommended for all California to Italy shipments. The insurance covers the declared replacement value of the household goods for loss or damage during the sea voyage. The insurance premium and coverage terms are confirmed at the time of the California-side booking.
CG Moving Company sends the IAM Italy agent the shipment details (itemised inventory, container details, Bill of Lading) and the expected arrival date at the Italian port. The Italy agent contacts the customer directly for the customs clearance process and delivery scheduling. CG Moving Company remains the customer’s main California-side contact throughout and provides shipment tracking information during transit.
Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Whether you are moving from San Francisco to Rome, from the Peninsula to Milan, from Silicon Valley to Florence, or from anywhere in California to any Italian destination, CG Moving Company coordinates the California side of the Italy move from the pre-move survey through loading and export. The IAM Italy agent handles customs clearance and delivery at the Italian address.
CG Moving Company is a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM). Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor no. 96965. Pre-shipment storage at 1755 Mission Rd. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132. Every Italy move starts with a free California-side survey and a written estimate.
International moving services across San Francisco, the Bay Area, and California.
CG Moving Company, Inc.
1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: 888-508-7838
CPUC MTR 0190922 | USDOT 3907428 | CSLB C61/D34 No. 987530 | GSA GS-33F-0063X
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. After-hours and weekend international moving services scheduled on request.