Shipping Furniture from Jakarta to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and decorative items necessitates multi-step packing. Shippers should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in custom crates with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, Label all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the this side up 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 home decor items under parcel size limits, shippers can use parcel carriers, but shippers should add double-boxing 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 furnishings and home accessories, shippers should use poly sheeting 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, maintain a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so decorative item boxes 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 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 home decor, confirm if any brand documentation or COO documents 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 home furnishings. 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 helps guarantee you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture & Home Décor items should be securely packaged to withstand ocean transport, including protective materials to prevent damage from moisture and movement. It is advisable to use sturdy crates or pallets to ensure stability during transit.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary customs declarations. Additionally, compliance with U.S. import regulations, including any applicable tariffs and duties, is essential for clearance at Charleston port.

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