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Excellent Customer Service
They are very careful and thorough. Their customer service is most
polite and precise in answering questions. Thank you SO much!”
WHY UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS?
Relocate With Ease
Universal Relocations was established in 1998. In the very early years, we concentrated on developing our international moving business. We moved Corporate Expatriates and Diplomats from a wide range of business sectors. And we’re still working with many of those clients today.
SHIPPING TO INDIA
RELOCATION TO INDIA
It is here that your research skills are put to best use to look up the Internet, browse ads, receive reference from friends and employers and so on. Identifying and shortlisting the moving company is the first step to a successful relocation; base this on the company credentials online reviews and infrastructure. Here is where Universal Relocations stands above the rest of their competitors in all of the above mentioned aspects.
TYPE OF SHIPMENTS
Shipments can be classified in to FCL (Full Container Loads, Called as Half a Container, 20ft and and 40ft Container ) LCL ( Less than container loads ) , Baggage shipment and Air freight. You may choose to either ship a full house or move part of your goods or just ship a few boxes. Universal Relocations will work out a tailor made proposal based on your requirement. With three of its own offices in the USA and six offices in India and infrastructure, Universal Relocations services the entire United States and in India . With nearly 26 years of industry experience we understand the importance of each move and what it means to the moving family. Our wholly owned offices are located at New Jersey, Georgia ,Texas, California and Washington DC.
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Years of Experience
RECOMMENDED THINGS TO SHIP
We recommend that shipping of LED Televisions, leather furniture, love seats, beds, mattresses, electronic items (i.e.: music system, home theatre etc.) are worthwhile items to ship considering the huge cost in India and at the same time due to the sentimental value attached for having used it for so long. Items like Tv s and electronic stuff can be shipped but a step down transformer needs to be bought in India for converting from 110 Volts to 220 volts ,some TV you need buy NTC and PAL Converter.
Our Services
SURVEY, VOLUME ASSESSMENT AND QUOTE
On the spot surveys can be done, the volume may also be ascertained via online auto volume calculator or through a simple phone call by listing the items if they are few in number. Once the volume is determined the quote can be prepared and sent within the next couple hours. The customer can then review the quote and have a direct telephonic discussion with the assigned Sales Manager to clarify any queries he or she may have. The client has an option to opt for full packing, partial packing or choose to pack by themselves leaving Universal to pick up the shipment and ship it to India. In case of customer self packing, it is hereby advised to use only double walled heavy duty carton boxes.
EXEMPTION FROM DUTY UNDER TR (TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY
All Used Items more than 1 Year – Furniture, Clothes, Bags, Books, Shoes, Kitchen Appliances, Utensils, Washing Machine, Refrigerator less than 200 Ltrs, 1 Laptop, 1 Desk Top Computer.
- RESTRICTED /PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Porno-graphic material
- Obscene literature
- Narcotics
- Wildlife items like ivory, horns etc
- Firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
- Drone
DEPRECIATION
In case a person knows the rate of duty for a particular item, it's easy to calculate the duty that will be charged. However, for used items the value is determined by allowing depreciation on a yearly basis. Normally depreciation would be calculated as:
- First year depreciation @ 16%2.
- Second year depreciation @ 12%3.
- Third year depreciation @ 10%
- Hence, for an item that is four years old the price works out to the new item price less 38%.
TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE ELIGIBILITY FOR DUTY EXEMTPIONS AND CONCESSIONS
- Minimum stay of 2 years abroad immediately preceding the date of arrival on transfer of residence,
- Total stay in India on short visit during the two preceding years should not exceed 6 months/180 Days
- Passengers should not have availed this concession in the preceding 3 years.
- Only For Indian Citizens - Indian Passport Holders & Foreign Passport with OCI
- Foreign Nationals with Work Permit/Residence Permit in India
- Allowance INR 5 Lac.
LIST OF ITEMS WITH REDUCED CUSTOMS DUTY
For the following items a reduced customs duty of 38.5% is charged. It does not matter whether these items are new or old.
- Television
- Monochrome Television.
- Digital Video Disc Player.
- Video Home Theatre System.
- Dish Washer, Music System.
- Air Conditioner.
- Domestic refrigerators of capacity above 300 litres or its equivalent.
- Deep Freezer, Microwave Oven
- Word Processing Machine.
- Fax Machine, Printer, Scanner, Monitor
- Portable Photocopying Machine.
- Vessel, Aircraft, Cinematographic films of 35 mm and above.
- Gold or silver, in any form, other than ornaments
- Bicycles, Vacuum Cleaners, Battery Operated Toys
- Any New items & New items in Bulk Quantity
- Motorized Furniture/Beds:
- Video camera or the combination of any such video camera with one or more of the following goods, namely: - Television Receiver; Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; Video reproducing apparatus.
WHY MOVE WITH UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS?
TRANSIT TIMES
TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
DELIVERY OF SHIPMENT
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INSURANCE
Is Optional, but highly recommended for International Shipping – Considering the damages prone to happen during shipping and handling. Insurance Premium – Minimum $ 90 – Good for a value Up to $ 3000. Exceeding $ 3000 value, premium would be charged @ 3% on the total declared value.
Coverage is available for individual damages to the items, for individual loss of items and for the entire shipment loss under Catastrophic. Subject to shipment is packed by a certified or a licensed mover.
Packed by Owner shipments – Paying a minimum premium of $ 90 or 3% on the total declared value – Coverage is available for Individual loss of boxes and for the total shipment loss under catastrophic. Does not cover for any individual damage to the items and for individual loss of items. Maximum Value per Box – Not to Exceed $ 500.
For all PBO shipments – Baggage/LCL/FCL - 2.5% on the total declared lumpsum value or a minimum $ 75 premium. Coverage is available only on the total shipment loss under catastrophic – Not available for partial loss.
When the customer is not opting for any insurance, signed the insurance waiver, in the event of loss or damage when the shipment is in our possession, claim as per Movers Liability - $ 0.60 per pound per package will be provided.
$ 250 on the total claim value.
Universal Relocations is a member of IAM, FIDI ( Chennai office ) BBB A+, IPATA, ARA ,AMSA and All our India offices is ISO 9001 Certified which are amongst the trusted relocation International bodies in the moving industry. Our customer reviews both internal as well as external on online forums speaks volumes of Our Service Levels and demonstrates why Universal Relocations stands apart as the Market Leader when moving from US to India
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