--- title: International Moving from Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - International moving through partner carriers # International moving from Reno and Sparks O'Brien's arranges international household moves from Reno and Sparks through partner international carriers, with an itemized not-to-exceed estimate. The free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) An overseas move has more steps than a move across the country: packing for sea or air, customs paperwork, and a carrier at the far end. O'Brien's takes care of the home end, where the estimator, packers and loading crew work, and connects the shipment to a partner carrier that handles the international leg. The same service covers Carson City, the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe: the estimator comes to the home, and the crew packs and loads there. ## At a glance - Partner international carriers - Itemized estimate with a not-to-exceed number - Itemized inventory and condition report - Full-time employees on the crew ## How the work is divided O'Brien's estimators visit your home, count what you plan to ship and prepare the estimate. The crew packs and loads, and when the shipment is crated or containerized, the partner carrier takes it from there. Because the home-end work happens in Sparks and Reno, you meet the people who handle your goods. ## The estimate to ask for A good international estimate is itemized, and it includes a not-to-exceed number, which is a top figure for the work described on the estimate, provided the scope of the move does not change. Ask the estimator to list what is included, such as packing, crating, loading and origin services. ## Inventory and condition report Before anything is packed or crated, the crew makes an itemized inventory and a condition report of your goods, ideally with photographs. That record is your reference if a question about damage comes up. Read the guide on [the moving inventory](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-inventory/) to see how to check it. ## Customs, documents and rules Customs rules depend on the country you are moving to, and they change. U.S. Customs and Border Protection publishes the rules for goods leaving or entering the country, and the Federal Maritime Commission oversees ocean transportation intermediaries. Check the receiving country's rules early and ask the estimator what documents the carrier needs. The guide to [moving overseas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) covers the process in general terms. ## Pack for the journey Overseas shipments are handled many times, so packing matters more than usual. Custom crating protects art, glass and antiques, and the crew can crate pieces that need it. See [custom crating](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/), and call 775-359-6683 on a weekday between 8 am and 5 pm to schedule your estimate. Before the estimate visit, gather the list of items you plan to take, the items you will leave or sell, and the address and country of your destination. The more specific that list is, the more accurate the estimate. Keep your passport, visa papers and medicine with you rather than in the shipment. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Customs and Border Protection](https://www.cbp.gov/) - [Federal Maritime Commission](https://www.fmc.gov/) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (household goods movers)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving overseas: how international household moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) - [Custom crating for art, glass, antiques and machinery](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) ## In this section 15 - [### Moving from Reno to Canada Canada treats you as a settler when you arrive to live there for at least one year, and goods enter free of duty and tax only if you owned...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/canada/) - [### Moving from Reno to Mexico Mexican customs lets an eligible resident bring household goods in free of foreign-trade taxes under the menaje de casa rules, and the goods must...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/mexico/) - [### Moving from Reno to United Kingdom HMRC's transfer of residence relief can remove customs duty and VAT on household goods, but only if you lived outside the UK for at least 12...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/united-kingdom/) - [### Moving from Reno to Germany German customs admits household goods from a non-EU country duty-free as Umzugsgut when you declare them within 12 months of the move and your...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/germany/) - [### Moving from Reno to Japan Japan Customs clears household effects for people relocating as unaccompanied articles, and in principle the goods must clear within 6 months...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/japan/) - [### Moving from Reno to South Korea Korea Customs Service exempts household goods used overseas for more than 3 months when you plan to live in Korea for a year, or 6 months with family.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/south-korea/) - [### Moving from Reno to Philippines The Philippine Bureau of Customs sets returning-resident allowances in three tiers by time abroad, under 5 years, 5 to 10 years and 10 years...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/philippines/) - [### Moving from Reno to Australia Australia's biosecurity officers assess one form, the B534, together with a packing list to decide how much of your shipment gets inspected.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/australia/) - [### Moving from Reno to Italy Italian customs offers two forms for household goods from outside the EU, F-01 A without a guarantee and F-01 B with one, and both rest on 12...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/italy/) - [### Moving from Reno to Spain Spain's tax agency grants a customs franchise and a VAT exemption for household goods when you have lived outside the EU for at least 12...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/spain/) - [### Moving from Reno to France French customs exempts personal property from duty and tax when you have stayed in a third country for at least 12 months and used the items...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/france/) - [### Moving from Reno to Netherlands Dutch customs lets you import moving goods without tax in many cases, but you must request the exemption, and you cannot file the declaration yourself.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/netherlands/) - [### Moving from Reno to Ireland Revenue lets goods come to Ireland free of duty and VAT if you lived outside the EU for 12 continuous months, and you can import them from 6...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/ireland/) - [### Moving from Reno to New Zealand New Zealand Customs concession for household effects requires that you have lived outside the country for the full 21 months before arrival...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/new-zealand/) - [### Moving from Reno to India India's Baggage Rules, 2016 tie the duty-free transfer of residence allowance to time abroad in four tiers, from 3 months up to 2 years or more.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/india/) Answers ## International moving through partner carriers questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Who carries an international shipment? A partner international carrier carries it after the O'Brien's crew packs and loads at your home. ### What is a not-to-exceed estimate? It is an itemized estimate with a top figure for the work described on it. ### Will I get an inventory? Yes. The crew prepares an itemized inventory and condition report before packing. ### Are the crews full-time employees? Yes. O'Brien's crews are full-time employees, not day labor. ### Do you handle international moves from Carson City? Yes. Carson City and the Carson Valley are inside our regular service area, about 33 miles from the Sparks warehouse. The free in-home estimate, the packing and the loading work the same way as in Reno and Sparks. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070