Shipping Furniture Sets from Jakarta to Chicago via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and home accessories demands careful preparation. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and wall decor panels, then place items in Double-walled cartons with secure internal cushioning. Finally, Label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and home accessories, exporters 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, Leave a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so home decor cartons are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and decorative items typically call for 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 Furnishings, verify if any IP documentation or origin statements are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can claim 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 and secured to prevent damage during transit. Consider using custom crating for fragile items and ensuring that furniture is disassembled if necessary to optimize space and protect against movement.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export permits from Indonesia. Additionally, an import declaration may be required upon arrival in Chicago, along with compliance with U.S. regulations on imported goods.

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