Shipping Home Decor from Cai Mep to Colombo via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and Home decor demands multi-step packing. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in custom crates with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the top orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters should add Extra cushioning 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 household furniture and home accessories, You should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and decorative items typically Require a detailed invoice, packing list, and tariff 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, Check if any brand documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage during transit. This includes using protective materials like bubble wrap and sturdy packaging. Additionally, items should be secured within containers to avoid shifting, which is crucial for larger furniture pieces.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates such as phytosanitary certificates for wooden items. It is also important to ensure compliance with Sri Lankan regulations regarding import duties and taxes for Furniture & Home Décor.

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