Shipping Home Decor from Incheon to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

Shipping household furniture and Home decor demands multi-step packing. Shippers should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in custom crates with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, shippers can use parcel carriers, but You should add Extra cushioning 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, You should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use Container desiccants 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 Require a detailed invoice, packing list, and tariff codes 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 Furnishings, Check 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 Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. Most brokers recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers 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 & Home Décor, it is essential to ensure that all items are properly packed and secured to prevent damage during the ocean transit. Additionally, oversized or heavy items may require special handling and consideration for loading and unloading at both ports.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Additionally, items may need to comply with U.S. regulations for furniture and home décor, including safety and material standards.

Yes, DNA is fully licensed, bonded, and compliant with U.S. and international freight regulations as a Freight Forwarder, with credentials including Freight Forwarder & NVOCC License 019344, USDOT 3458744, MC-1128283, FMC Bond 91385, and C-TPAT Certification 24009050.

Yes, SAMMIE uses trained AI models to match documents, verify charges, and identify anomalies such as duplicate invoices, unmatched line items, or missing customs paperwork.

Transit times vary on lane, mode, and carrier, but SAMMIE provides up-to-date, predictive ETAs that factor in real-world conditions like port congestion and weather delays.