Shipping Furnishings from Montreal to Shanghai via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and home accessories demands Layered protection. You should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but shippers should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized wall decor panels Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, exporters should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically call for a detailed invoice, packing list, and HS codes 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 home decor, confirm if any brand documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium Furniture sets. We 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 Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor over the ocean, it is essential to ensure that items are properly packed and secured to prevent damage during transit. This may include disassembling larger furniture pieces and using protective materials such as bubble wrap and foam padding. Additionally, items should be loaded in a way that minimizes movement and potential impact.

Shipping Furniture & Home Décor from Canada to China requires compliance with both Canadian export regulations and Chinese import regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary export permits in Canada and ensuring that items meet China’s quality and safety standards. Proper documentation, such as commercial invoices and packing lists, must also be prepared to facilitate customs clearance in both countries.

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