Shipping Home Decor from Callao to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Shipping furniture sets and Home decor Requires careful preparation. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and wall decor panels, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, Label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the top orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and Upright handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive Furniture and home accessories, You should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so home decor cartons are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value Furniture sets and decorative items typically Require a Commercial invoice, packing list, and customs classification 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, confirm if any IP documentation or origin statements are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for Furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, Mirrors, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can claim the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary import permits for the United States, along with compliance with customs regulations for both Peru and the U.S.

Furniture & Home Décor should be well-packaged to prevent damage during transit, using materials that can withstand ocean conditions. Additionally, items may require special handling to ensure stability and security during loading and unloading.

SAMMIE helps you stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

We offer in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.

With DNA, you get live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.