Shipping Furniture from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and decorative items necessitates Layered protection. Exporters should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the Upright orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, shippers 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, maintain a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically need 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 home decor, verify if any IP documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium Furniture sets. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can Recover 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 packaged to withstand ocean conditions, including potential humidity and movement during transit. Using protective materials such as bubble wrap, foam, and sturdy pallets can help prevent damage. Additionally, oversized or heavy items may require special handling and securing within the shipping container to avoid shifting.

Shipping Furniture & Home Décor from Vietnam to the United States requires compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, including documentation such as a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any necessary import permits. Additionally, items must meet U.S. safety standards and may be subject to inspections for pests or adherence to regulations regarding treated wood products.

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Prospective clients can take the “One Test Run Challenge” by giving us a single shipment, which we use to demonstrate what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like, with a dedicated page available to get started.

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