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Furniture Shipping from China

FCL, LCL and oversized furniture shipping from Foshan, Shenzhen and Zhongshan, with packed dimensions and wood packaging checked before loading.

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Priced on Packed Volume

CBM taken from the packed outer size of every carton or crate.

FCL for Bulky Pieces

Sofas and outdoor sets sealed at the factory and opened at your door.

ISPM 15 Wood Packaging

Crates, pallets and dunnage checked for treatment marks before loading.

Multi-Supplier Projects

Beds, lighting and outdoor sets consolidated for one site delivery.

Quick Answer: How to Ship Furniture from China

Furniture from China is priced mainly on packed volume, not weight, so the CBM comes from the packed outer dimensions of each carton or crate. Bulky or assembled pieces such as sofas and rattan outdoor sets usually ship FCL in a 40ft high cube, while flat-pack orders can go LCL.

Solid wood crates, pallets and dunnage need ISPM 15 treatment and marks, and the US requires a Lacey Act declaration for wood products. Many wooden bedroom pieces from China also carry US antidumping duties, so check the HS code before comparing freight.

Furniture Shipping from China: Check Cost, Packing & Quote Details

A product's own size says little about its shipping cost. Use the four cards below to see when furniture needs a specialist plan, what it costs, what changes the quote and what to send.

🛋️ When Furniture Needs a Specialist Plan

Bulk cargo • Lower cost for large shipments
  • Pieces: Assembled, upholstered, glass, stone-top and solid wood furniture.
  • Projects: Hotel fit-outs and multi-supplier orders timed to a site.
  • Compliance: Solid wood in the product or packing triggers timber rules.
  • Choose this if: Your order is not a single flat-pack SKU in regular cartons.

💵 What Furniture Shipping Costs

FCL rates • LCL per CBM • 2026 guide
  • Freight: Charged on packed volume, per CBM or per container.
  • Packing: Crating, reinforcement and corner protection where needed.
  • Delivery: Liftgate trucks or timed unloading for sites without a dock.
  • Choose this if: You want delivery access priced before the container ships.

📦 What Changes Your Furniture Quote

CBM • Container type • Route-based pricing
  • Shape: Dead space from odd shapes raises CBM per piece.
  • Stacking: Heavy and light pieces must be planned together.
  • Timber rules: Destination wood declarations and duties.
  • Choose this if: Your order mixes solid wood with upholstered pieces.

✅ How to Get an Accurate Furniture Quote

Better quote • Fewer price changes
  • Send these details: Packing list with piece count, packed dimensions and gross weight.
  • Add: Factory packing photos, crate designs and HS codes.
  • Site: Destination address, access details and whether solid wood is used.
  • Choose this if: You want the load plan confirmed before production finishes.

Send your packing list and site details and we will confirm FCL or LCL and the delivery plan.

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Most furniture shipping questions come down to three things: FCL or LCL, how wood packaging and timber rules affect clearance, and how to deliver bulky pieces to a site.

This page answers them in that order, with two common scenarios at the end.

Start with how the furniture is packed.

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What Kind of Furniture Are You Shipping?

1. Flat-Pack Furniture: dense, regular cartons that stack well; LCL for smaller orders, efficient containers for larger ones. 2. Assembled and Upholstered Pieces: light but bulky with dead space; usually FCL in a 40ft high cube with edge protection and stretch wrap. 3. Solid Wood and Heavy Pieces: often crated; loaded low with lighter cartons above, every crate and pallet ISPM 15 marked. 4. Oversized and Stone-Top Items: custom crates, flat racks or open tops, certified lashing and crane loading, planned before production finishes.

FCL, LCL or Oversized for Furniture?

Factor FCL LCL Flat Rack or Open Top
Best for Sofas, outdoor sets, fragile pieces Flat-pack and small replenishment Oversized pieces, stone tops
Handling Sealed at the factory Handled at both CFS warehouses Crane loading and lashing
Damage risk Lowest Higher for assembled pieces Depends on crating
Pricing Per container, 40HQ common Per CBM of packed volume Case by case

In simple words: bulky or fragile furniture belongs in its own container, flat-pack can share space, and oversized pieces need a plan before they are built.

6 Packing and Compliance Checks for Furniture

  1. Packed dimensions and photos: CBM from product sizes is always lower than what the container holds.
  2. Edge, surface and moisture protection: corner guards, stretch wrap and desiccants for long sea routes.
  3. ISPM 15 wood packaging: solid wood crates, pallets and dunnage need treatment and a clear mark; plywood and MDF are treated differently.
  4. US Lacey Act declaration: genus, species and country of harvest for wood furniture.
  5. US antidumping and formaldehyde rules: supplier-specific duties on many wooden bedroom pieces, and TSCA Title VI certification for composite wood panels.
  6. EU deforestation rules: from 30 December 2026, large and medium EU operators must show wood products are deforestation-free.

How Furniture Shipping from China Works

1. Dimensions and Packing Review: packed sizes, weights, photos and crate designs checked; weak packing reinforced. 2. CBM Planning and Loading: heavy pieces low, lighter cartons above, height used and dead space avoided. 3. Compliance and Risk Checks: ISPM 15, timber declarations and HS codes confirmed; insurance for high-value pieces. 4. Clearance and Site Delivery: entry, appointments and liftgate or unloading planned before arrival.

Two Common Furniture Scenarios

Hotel or Project Fit-Out: beds from Foshan, lighting from Zhongshan and outdoor seating from Shenzhen are consolidated in China and held until the site is ready, with the shipment planned around the installation date.

Marketplace and 3PL Replenishment: smaller regular shipments of flat-pack SKUs need repeatable arrival windows, accurate barcodes and booked receiving appointments.

Your Questions
Answered
Is furniture shipping priced by weight or volume?

Mostly by packed volume; heavy pieces such as stone tops matter mainly for container weight limits.

Does MDF or plywood packaging need ISPM 15?

Generally not; ISPM 15 applies to raw solid wood packaging.

Can you deliver to a site without a loading dock?

Yes, with a liftgate truck, smaller vehicle or timed unloading window, priced in the quote.

What delays furniture after arrival?

Missing appointments, no dock, restricted site hours, timber documentation questions and sites not ready to receive.