Shipping Furniture Sets from Le Havre to Shanghai via Ocean Freight

Transporting household furniture and decorative items demands Layered protection. Shippers should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in reinforced boxes with secure internal cushioning. Finally, Label all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, shippers can use parcel carriers, but exporters 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 furnishings and decorative items, shippers should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and home accessories typically need a detailed invoice, packing list, and HS 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 decorative items, verify if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and home accessories is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium Furniture sets. Most brokers recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture and home décor items require careful packing to prevent damage during the ocean freight journey. It is essential to use appropriate materials such as bubble wrap and sturdy crates, and to ensure items are securely loaded in containers to minimize movement. Additionally, larger furniture pieces may require disassembly for easier transport and to fit within standard container dimensions.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor from Le Havre to Shanghai, it is important to comply with China's customs regulations, which may include providing detailed descriptions of the items, import permits, and adhering to safety standards for materials used in furniture. Additionally, documentation such as a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list will be required for customs clearance in both countries.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.