Shipping Wall Decor from Hong Kong to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Shipping household furniture and home accessories necessitates careful preparation. Shippers should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, shippers can use parcel carriers, but shippers should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive Furniture and decorative items, exporters should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value Furniture sets and home accessories typically call for a full commercial invoice, packing list, and customs classification for each product type. Shippers 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, confirm if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for Furniture and home accessories is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium home decoration items. Most brokers recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping furniture and home décor, it's important to ensure proper packing to prevent damage during transit. Items should be disassembled if possible, and fragile components should be cushioned adequately. Additionally, weight distribution in containers is crucial to maintain stability during ocean transport.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary import permits or certificates. It's also essential to comply with U.S. Customs regulations, which may require a detailed description of the items being shipped, including their value and country of origin.

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.