Shipping Home Decorations from Tianjin to Norfolk via Ocean Freight

Transporting Furniture and decorative items Requires Layered protection. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Handle with Care” and indicate the top orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and Upright handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters should add reinforced packaging 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 furnishings and Home decor, shippers should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs 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 covered docks so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and Home decor typically need a 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 decorative items, verify if any brand documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, Mirrors, or premium Furniture sets. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture & Home Décor items should be securely packed to prevent damage during ocean transit, considering their size and fragility. Additionally, special care should be taken to ensure that items are properly loaded and secured in containers to minimize movement and potential damage at sea.

Required documentation typically includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance, especially for items that may be subject to specific regulatory requirements in the United States.

Absolutely, we do full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.

If you spot an issue, we act fast, and SAMMIE also flags duplicates or anomalies before invoices are sent, with your dedicated Client Success Officer available for clarification.