Shipping Furniture Sets from Teoloyucan to Seattle via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and home accessories demands multi-step packing. You should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and wall decor panels, then place items in reinforced boxes with snug internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and home accessories, exporters should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so home decor cartons are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and decorative items typically call for a detailed invoice, packing list, and tariff 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, Check if any Trademark documentation or origin statements 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, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. We recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This Helps ensure you can claim the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping furniture and home décor via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that items are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit. Furniture should be disassembled when possible, and protective materials such as bubble wrap or foam should be used to safeguard surfaces. Additionally, items should be properly labeled to facilitate handling at both the loading and unloading ports.

The required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Importers must also comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, which may require additional documentation such as a declaration of the value of the goods and compliance with safety standards for furniture and home décor.

In practice, it means we serve people, not just packages, focusing on face-to-face communication, thoughtful support, and long-term trust rather than one-off transactions.

Shippers can join the “One Test Run Challenge” by giving us a single shipment, which we use to demonstrate what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like, with a dedicated page available to get started.

Access to SAMMIE comes with every ocean, air, land, and customs service at no extra cost.