Shipping Home Decorations from Nanjing to Manzanillo via Ocean Freight

Moving Furniture and Home decor demands careful preparation. You 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 Tight internal cushioning. Finally, Label all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You 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 household furniture and Home decor, You 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, 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 household furniture and Home decor typically Require 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 decorative items, verify if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home decoration items. We 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.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, items should be packed securely to prevent damage during transit. Use protective materials such as bubble wrap and foam padding, and consider the weight and dimensions of each piece to optimize space in the shipping container.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific certificates related to customs compliance. Furniture items may also require adherence to regulations regarding wood treatment and safety standards to prevent delays at customs.

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