Furniture import compliance, by market
Every export claim is a competence signal to an importer — so we keep this precise. Below is what we prepare as standard and what each major market typically asks for. The exact requirements are always confirmed against your specific product and importer, per order.
What we prepare as standard
- ISPM-15 fumigation and phytosanitary documentation on all solid-wood sea shipments, so timber clears biosecurity at the destination.
- Legal-timber documentation for the wood used, prepared on request.
- Moisture control — kiln-dried and logged, typically 8–10% for sheesham and mango, so furniture stays stable in dry, air-conditioned interiors.
- Export packing engineered for container transit.
Requirements by market
Indicative of what importers in each market typically require. Confirm the exact documents and finishes for your product with us and your customs broker before ordering.
| Market | Typically required | What we provide |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | EUDR timber-legality / due diligence; legal & sustainable sourcing | EUDR-ready legal-timber documentation on request; ISPM-15 |
| United States | CARB Phase 2 / TSCA Title VI (formaldehyde); Prop 65 (California) | CARB/TSCA-aware finishes and materials on request; documentation; ISPM-15 |
| United Kingdom | UK timber regulations / legal-timber due diligence | Legal-timber documentation; ISPM-15 |
| Australia | Biosecurity (AQIS) — treated & declared timber and packaging | ISPM-15 fumigation and compliant packing with declarations |
| UAE & others | Standard import documentation and fumigation | Full export documentation set; ISPM-15 |
Timber legality & sustainability
We supply legal-timber documentation for the wood used and can prepare EUDR-ready due-diligence paperwork on request. Kiln-drying and moisture logging are part of every run. Where a market or buyer requires specific chain-of-custody or certification, tell us at enquiry so it is built into the order.
Inspection you can trust
Every piece passes in-house QC before packing. You are welcome to appoint a third-party inspector (SGS / Bureau Veritas), and we can provide QC photos and a video walkthrough so you can verify the order before it sails.
Frequently asked
- Is your furniture compliant for US import (CARB / TSCA)?
- We provide CARB Phase 2 / TSCA Title VI-aware finishes and materials on request, plus documentation and ISPM-15 fumigation. Confirm the exact requirement for your specific product and finish at enquiry, and verify the HTS code and duty with your customs broker.
- What does the EU require under EUDR?
- EUDR-ready legal-timber and due-diligence documentation is prepared on request. Confirm the precise documents your importer needs for the specific product before ordering.
- What is ISPM-15 and do I need it?
- ISPM-15 is the international standard for solid-wood products and packaging shipped across borders. We fumigate every sea shipment to ISPM-15 as standard and provide the certificate, so your timber clears biosecurity at the destination.
- Who confirms the exact duty and code for my market?
- Duties and tariff codes depend on the destination and the product’s classification and change over time. We supply the documentation your broker needs; confirm the exact HTS/commodity code and rate with your customs broker.
Planning an import order?
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