Shipping Furniture Sets from Xiamen to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and Home decor demands multi-step packing. Shippers should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in custom crates with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, You should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, do not allow 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 Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically Require a detailed invoice, packing list, and tariff codes 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, Check if any Trademark documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home furnishings. Most brokers 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 Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

Furniture and home décor items require careful handling to prevent damage during transit. This includes using appropriate packing materials, securing items to prevent movement, and ensuring that fragile components are well-protected.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance to meet U.S. regulatory requirements for furniture and home décor imports.

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