Shipping Home Decor from Tokyo to Xiamen via Ocean Freight

Moving Furniture and decorative items necessitates careful preparation. Shippers 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 custom crates with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark 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 permits palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, shippers 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 decor, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow 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 Home decor typically need a full commercial invoice, packing list, and customs classification 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, confirm if any brand 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 understates the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium home decoration items. Most brokers 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.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary customs declarations to comply with regulations between Japan and China.

Yes, furniture and home décor items often require careful packing to prevent damage during transit. It is essential to use protective materials and ensure that items are securely loaded to withstand ocean conditions.

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