Shipping Home Accessories from Colombo to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Moving household furniture and Home decor necessitates Layered protection. Exporters should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and wall decor panels, then place items in Double-walled cartons with secure internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, it is possible to use parcel carriers, but exporters should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized wall decor panels Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and decorative items, You should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, never place pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so home decor cartons are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and home accessories typically Require a full commercial invoice, packing list, and HS codes for each product type. Exporters 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, confirm if any brand documentation or origin statements are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and home accessories is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium Furniture sets. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee 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 export permits from Sri Lanka, as well as import permits and customs declarations for the United States.

Furniture & Home Décor should be properly packaged to withstand ocean conditions, including moisture and movement. It is advisable to use protective materials like bubble wrap and to secure items within containers to prevent damage during transit.

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