Shipping Mirrors from Cai Mep to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and home accessories necessitates Layered protection. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized wall decor panels are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, exporters should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically call for a full commercial 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 Furnishings, verify if any brand documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium Furniture sets. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture & Home Décor items should be securely packaged to prevent damage during ocean transit. It's advisable to use wooden crates or bubble wrap for fragile items. Additionally, due to the size and weight of furniture, it is important to ensure proper weight distribution in the shipping container to avoid shifting during transport.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any applicable certificates of origin. It is also necessary to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, which may require additional information for furniture that includes specific materials, such as wood, which may need to meet phytosanitary standards.

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