Shipping furniture from Bali costs roughly USD 150–250 per cubic meter by sea as of 2026 — about USD 180–350 for a crated teak dining table — with door-to-door delivery to the USA in 6–12 weeks and Australia in 4–6. Export crating, humidity protection, wood endorsement and fumigation paperwork are included in every all-in quote.
Bali’s furniture export trade runs on vague quotes and destination-fee surprises; this page does the opposite. Crated volumes, per-CBM rates and paperwork inclusions are published below, and a confirmed figure follows within 24 business hours of your inventory list.
How much does shipping furniture from Bali cost in 2026?
Sea freight is priced per cubic meter (CBM) of crated volume, not per piece. As of 2025–2026, LCL rates from Indonesia to the USA sit around USD 150–250 per CBM, with high-volume lanes quoted as low as USD 100–150. Applied to the pieces people actually ship:
| Furniture piece | Typical crated volume | Indicative LCL sea freight, Bali to USA (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Teak dining table, 6-seat | 1.0–1.4 CBM | USD 150–350 |
| Carved teak bed frame, queen | 1.5–2.0 CBM | USD 225–500 |
| Reclaimed-wood dining set, table + 8 chairs | 2.5–3.5 CBM | USD 375–875 |
| Three-piece rattan lounge set | 3.5–5.0 CBM | USD 525–1,250 |
| Whole-villa load in a 20ft container (~30 CBM) | Dedicated FCL | USD 2,500–4,500 flat |
Figures are indicative, dated 2026 and subject to change with carrier rates. Bali-side inclusions — export crating, multi-location pickup, Bali–Surabaya trucking, export documents, humidity protection — are bundled into the rate. Destination duty, port fees and last-mile delivery are itemized before you book, never invoiced as a surprise afterward.
For full households the math flips. Industry guidance puts the LCL-to-FCL break-even near 13 CBM: above that, a dedicated container is cheaper per cube. A 20ft box holds about 30 CBM and ran USD 2,500–4,500 Indonesia–USA in 2025, with Bali–Seattle rate sheets around USD 3,200. A 40ft holds about 60 CBM at USD 4,000–7,000, and a 40ft high cube stretches to 70 CBM. Marine cargo insurance adds about 2% of declared value as of 2026.
Air freight, at USD 4–12 per kg plus a 15–25% fuel surcharge, only makes sense for a single accent piece you need this week. Everything else goes by sea — ideally booked outside the Q4 peak, since 2025 saw fuel surcharges climb about 12%.
How long will your furniture take to arrive?
| Route | Sea, door-to-door | Air (small pieces only) |
|---|---|---|
| Bali to Australia | 4–8 weeks | 3–10 business days |
| Bali to USA West Coast | 6–12 weeks (Bali–Seattle 28–38 days port-to-port) | 3–10 business days |
| Bali to USA East Coast | 6–12 weeks (up to 45 days port-to-port) | 3–10 business days |
| Bali to Europe | 6–12 weeks | 3–10 business days |
According to FreightAmigo’s 2025 Indonesia–USA data, port-pair transit runs 28–45 days. The wider 6–8 week door-to-door window covers trucking, consolidation and clearance on both ends: LCL cargo from Bali is trucked to the Port of Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, then transshipped via Java and Singapore before the ocean leg.
What does export crating actually include?
Two transshipments in tropical humidity mean extra handling, so the packing standard is not negotiable:
- Heat-treated, export-compliant crate timber, kiln-dried so the crate itself cannot warp around the piece inside
- Blanket wrap plus foam corner blocks on every edge, then shrink film against salt air
- Desiccant bags sealed inside each crate, protecting oiled teak and lacquered finishes through six-plus weeks at sea
- Glass and marble tops crated separately, on edge, never laid flat
- Photo proof at four stages: wrapped, corner-protected, crated, and loaded — sent to you before the vessel sails
What paperwork does wooden furniture need to clear customs?
The standard Indonesian export set applies first: a commercial invoice with an HS code on every line (the 2025 HS updates are mandatory — outdated classifications get flagged), a packing list, a Certificate of Origin, and a Bill of Lading for sea cargo.
Wooden furniture then adds its own layer: a wood endorsement, a phytosanitary certificate where the destination requires one, and — for Australia — fumigation with treatment documentation arranged before loading, because Australian biosecurity screens wood, rattan and used household goods on arrival. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise clears the export, filings run electronically through the Indonesia National Single Window, and enforcement keeps tightening through 2027. Every certificate appears as a named line item in your quote.
LCL or your own container: which suits a furniture order?
- Under about 13 CBM — a few statement pieces up to a one-bedroom’s worth: LCL, priced per CBM.
- 13–30 CBM — most whole-villa moves: a 20ft container at a flat rate.
- 30 CBM and up, or trade orders — a 40ft (roughly 60 CBM) or 40ft high cube (roughly 70 CBM).
- Fragile or high-value pieces at any volume — consider FCL anyway. A container is loaded and sealed in Bali and not rehandled in Surabaya or Singapore, which removes the riskiest touchpoints for carved and glass-fitted furniture.
How does booking work?
- Send your inventory. Photos plus rough dimensions through the quote form — a phone-camera list is enough.
- All-in quote within 24 business hours. One all-in per-CBM or flat container rate, with destination charges itemized beside it.
- Pickup and crating. Collection from any workshop, showroom or villa in Bali; crating photographed at each stage.
- Export clearance. Invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, wood endorsement and any fumigation certificates filed through INSW.
- Sailing and tracking. Trucking to Surabaya, vessel loading, milestone updates until arrival.
- Destination delivery. Customs clearance and door delivery in the USA, Australia or the EU, with duty billed transparently at destination.
Get a confirmed furniture quote within 24 business hours
Send a photo inventory of your pieces through the quote form and the Ship From Bali concierge team will return one all-in figure — crating, trucking, ocean freight and wood paperwork included, destination charges itemized alongside. Prefer to talk it through first? Message the concierge through the quote form on this page. Ship From Bali is operated by Ship From Bali; freight, fumigation and customs clearance are carried out by vetted, licensed Indonesian export partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ship a single furniture piece from Bali, or is there a minimum?
Yes — LCL has no per-piece limit, though shipments are typically billed at a 1 CBM minimum. A single crated dining table at 1.0–1.4 CBM ships routinely; as of 2026 expect roughly USD 150–350 in sea freight plus destination charges. Below about half a cube, consolidated parcel services usually beat LCL on price.
Does teak furniture need fumigation before shipping to Australia?
Almost always. Australian biosecurity screens wood, rattan and used household goods on arrival, so solid-teak pieces are fumigated in Bali and the treatment certificate travels with the Bill of Lading. Arranged before loading, it typically adds a few working days. Missing paperwork risks quarantine holds, treatment at destination prices, or re-export at the buyer’s cost.
How is CBM calculated for crated furniture from Bali?
Multiply the crate’s length, width and height in meters. A 6-seat teak table crated at 2.0 × 1.1 × 0.55 m comes to 1.21 CBM. Crating adds 10–20% over the bare piece, so always quote from crated dimensions rather than showroom measurements — that gap is the single most common cause of surprise freight invoices.
Will reclaimed-wood furniture survive the sea humidity from Bali?
Yes, when packed for it. Bali cargo trucks to Surabaya and transships via Singapore, spending six-plus weeks in marine air, so each crate is sealed with desiccant bags, shrink film and kiln-dried timber. Reclaimed wood is already fully seasoned, which means it moves less in transit than fresh-cut teak.
Who pays import duty on furniture shipped from Bali to the USA?
The consignee — you, as importer of record. As of 2026, quotes cover Indonesian export clearance and freight; US duty, port fees and any customs-exam charges are billed at destination. The rate depends on the HS code declared for each line on the commercial invoice, so accurate classification directly protects your landed cost.