Shipping Mirrors from Aliaga to Miami via Ocean Freight

Moving Furniture and home accessories demands Layered protection. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in Double-walled cartons with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and Home decor, exporters should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and Home decor typically call for a detailed invoice, packing list, and HS codes for each product type. You should clearly describe items (for example, “wooden furniture,” “glass mirrors,” “metal wall decor”) and state materials to avoid customs delays. For designer or branded decorative items, verify if any Trademark documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium Furniture sets. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This Helps ensure you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, it is crucial to ensure that items are properly packed and secured to prevent damage during transit. Fragile items should be cushioned, and larger furniture pieces may require disassembly for efficient space utilization. Additionally, it is important to consider weight distribution in the shipping container to maintain stability during transport.

The required documentation for customs includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance. It is also essential to declare the value of the items accurately and comply with U.S. regulations regarding imported furnishings, including any applicable tariffs.

Our customs brokerage includes tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

Our network includes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

We encourage you to take the DNA “One Test Run Challenge” with a single shipment so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership-focused approach.