Shipping Mirrors from Felixstowe to Columbus via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and decorative items demands careful preparation. You should knock down 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 secure internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label 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 permits palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters 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 household furniture and home accessories, shippers should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers 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 covered docks so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and decorative items typically need a detailed 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 decorative items, verify 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 understates the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight 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 and home décor items should be packed securely to prevent damage during ocean transport. It is important to use appropriate materials such as bubble wrap, foam, or custom crates to protect against moisture and impact. Additionally, items should be labeled clearly for easy identification during customs clearance.

Shipments of Furniture & Home Décor to the United States must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including providing a detailed invoice, declaration of wood content to meet phytosanitary standards, and adherence to safety regulations such as those from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Our team coordinates with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, help is available for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.

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