Shipping Household Furniture from Vancouver to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Moving furniture sets and home accessories necessitates Layered protection. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in custom crates with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” 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 exporters should add Extra cushioning 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, create a small air gap and use Container desiccants 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 decorative items, Check 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 supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

The required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary customs declarations to comply with U.S. import regulations.

Yes, Furniture & Home Décor should be securely packaged to prevent damage during transit, and it is recommended to use moisture-resistant materials due to potential exposure to humidity at sea.

Yes, our in-house team provides this. Our licensed customs experts handle import/export compliance, HS classification, tariff codes, ISF filings, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies.

The system detects potential issues such as rerouted containers or port congestion early, giving our team time to step in quickly, resolve problems, and keep you proactively updated.

Yes, DNA safeguards your data. All shipment, billing, and documentation data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and SAMMIE uses secure protocols and authentication layers to control access.