Shipping Furniture & Home Décor from Kobe to Baltimore via Ocean Freight

Moving household furniture and home accessories necessitates multi-step packing. Exporters should Disassemble 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 custom crates with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, it is possible to use parcel carriers, but You 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 household furniture and decorative items, exporters should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, never place pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave 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 household furniture and home accessories typically call for a full commercial invoice, packing list, and tariff 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 Furnishings, confirm if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings 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 furnishings. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing Separate cargo insurance 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.

Furniture & Home Décor items require careful packing and cushioning to prevent damage during ocean transport. Fragile items should be secured with additional padding, and larger furniture pieces may need disassembly to fit standard shipping containers. Ensuring proper weight distribution in the container is also important to avoid shifting during transit.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export permits from Japan. In the United States, an entry manifest and customs declaration must be filed, and items may be subject to tariffs or duties based on their classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Yes, our in-house team provides this. Our licensed customs experts handle import/export compliance, HS classification, tariff codes, ISF filings, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies.

The system detects potential issues such as rerouted containers or port congestion early, giving our team time to step in quickly, resolve problems, and keep you proactively updated.

Yes, DNA safeguards your data. All shipment, billing, and documentation data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and SAMMIE uses secure protocols and authentication layers to control access.