Shipping Home Decor from Zhongshan to Shanghai via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and decorative items Requires Layered protection. You should Disassemble removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in reinforced boxes with secure internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the Upright orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor 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, You can use parcel carriers, but You should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings 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, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, Leave a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items 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 Furnishings, verify if any Trademark documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

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

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor, it is essential to ensure that items are properly packaged to withstand ocean conditions, including moisture and movement. Use protective materials such as bubble wrap and sturdy crates to minimize damage. Additionally, larger items may require disassembly for safe transport.

The shipment requires standard documentation, including a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Since both locations are within China, customs clearance is typically streamlined, but it is advisable to ensure compliance with local regulations concerning furniture materials and safety standards.

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