Shipping Home Decorations from Nanjing to Nhava Sheva via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and home accessories necessitates Layered protection. You should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with secure internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and stable 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 are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and home accessories, exporters should use poly sheeting 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 decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and decorative items typically call for a full commercial 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 COO documents 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, artistic decorative items, 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 be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor, it is essential to ensure that items are properly packed and secured to prevent damage during transit. Due to the nature of these products, they may require specialized packaging materials to protect against moisture and impacts. Additionally, larger items may need to be disassembled for efficient shipping and to comply with container size regulations.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific export permits from China. Import documentation for India may include a customs declaration, import license, and compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements. It is important to ensure all documents are accurate and complete to facilitate the clearance process.

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