Shipping Home Decorations from Shenzhen to Nashville via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and home accessories Requires multi-step packing. Shippers should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in custom crates with secure internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, exporters should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically call for a Commercial invoice, packing list, and tariff 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 home decor, Check if any IP 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, Mirrors, or premium home furnishings. Most brokers recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

The documentation required includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary import permits or licenses for specific items. Additionally, a customs declaration must be completed for entry into the United States.

Yes, shipping volumes can vary seasonally, particularly during peak retail seasons like the holiday period. This may affect port congestion and availability of shipping containers, so planning ahead is advisable.

Yes, DNA includes consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

DNA provides in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.

Yes, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.