Shipping Household Furniture from Wuhan to Montevideo via Ocean Freight

Shipping furniture sets and decorative items Requires Layered protection. Exporters should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in Double-walled cartons with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and Upright handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, it is possible to use parcel carriers, but exporters should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive Furniture and home accessories, shippers should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, never place pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value Furniture sets and decorative items typically need a Commercial invoice, packing list, and HS codes for each product type. Exporters 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, confirm if any IP documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for Furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, Mirrors, or premium Furniture sets. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

The required documentation typically includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and import permits specific to furniture and home décor items. Additional customs declarations may be necessary to comply with Uruguayan import regulations.

Seasonal considerations may include potential weather-related disruptions such as typhoons in the Pacific during summer months, which can impact shipping schedules. Additionally, demand fluctuations during holiday seasons may affect shipping capacity and port operations in both Wuhan and Montevideo.

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