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Furniture · Bali to USA

Bali to USA furniture shipping

Teak, rattan and carved pieces crated to export standard, HS-coded correctly and delivered to your US door — all-in quote within 24 business hours.

Quick answer

About USD 150–250 per CBM shared (LCL) or USD 2,500–4,500 for a 20ft container, 28–45 days port to port (2025 benchmarks). US duty is estimated on the quote, billed at cost.

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Per CBM · LCL
USD 150–250
20ft container · ~30 CBM
From USD 2,500
Sea · port to port
28–45 days
LCL / FCL break-even
13 CBM
Downtown Los Angeles skyline at dusk behind palm trees

Los Angeles / Long Beach: the highest sailing frequency

US duty

US duty on Indonesian furniture

The US importer — usually you — pays duty at clearance. Correct HS coding per line decides the rate.

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  • HTS 94 01 / 04

    Low or zero base rate

    Most wooden furniture classified under HTS Chapter 94 carries a low or zero base duty rate.

  • 2025 02 / 04

    Extra tariffs since 2025

    Additional US measures on Indonesian-origin goods have shifted more than once — confirm your HS code’s current rate before sailing.

  • HS 03 / 04

    Declare each piece correctly

    A carved daybed declared as “wooden goods” can sit at Long Beach accruing storage while customs asks questions.

  • EST 04 / 04

    Duty estimate on every quote

    A government charge, billed at cost — shown on the quote, never marked up.

Transit times

Port-to-port time by US gateway

West Coast sits at the fast end, East Coast and Gulf at the slow end. Route choice is part of the quote.

2025 data

  • Seattle / Tacoma

    Days at sea
    28–38
    Coast
    West
    Notes
    Fastest documented Bali pair

  • Los Angeles / Long Beach

    Days at sea
    28–40
    Coast
    West
    Notes
    Highest sailing frequency

  • Oakland

    Days at sea
    30–40
    Coast
    West
    Notes
    Northern California delivery

  • Houston

    Days at sea
    35–45
    Coast
    Gulf
    Notes
    Texas and mid-South

  • New York / New Jersey

    Days at sea
    38–45
    Coast
    East
    Notes
    Largest East Coast gateway

  • Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, Miami

    Days at sea
    38–45
    Coast
    East
    Notes
    Southeast and mid-Atlantic

Source: FreightAmigo 2025 Indonesia–USA data. Add 1–2 weeks for packing, trucking, US clearance and delivery.

Rates (USD, 2025)

LCL 150–250 per CBM. 20ft 2,500–4,500 (Bali–Seattle ~3,200); 40ft 4,000–7,000 (~4,800). Air 4–12 per kg.

Route by address

Delivering to Austin? Clearing Houston beats clearing LA and trucking 2,200 km.

Documents & packing

Paperwork and packing that clear first time

Export filings run through INSW and compliance tightens through 2027 — right first time saves idle days.

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  • Every furniture shipment

    • Commercial invoice, HS code per line
    • Packing list
    • Certificate of Origin
    • Bill of Lading

    The 2025 HS code updates are mandatory.

  • Where the goods require

    • Wood endorsement
    • Stone endorsement (stone-top tables)
    • Phytosanitary certificate

    Depends on species and finish; arranged in Bali before loading.

  • Export packing standard

    • ISPM-15 heat-treated, stamped crates
    • Disassembly where joints allow
    • Corner and edge protection
    • Humidity absorbers in the container
    • Breathable wrap for rattan

    US customs rejects untreated wood packaging.

Carpenter working timber at a workbench
Solid timber needs export-grade crating

LCL or FCL

Which load fits your furniture

The break-even sits near 13 CBM. LCL trucks to Surabaya and transships via Singapore — every transfer is another set of hands on your crates.

  1. LCL — a few statement pieces

    Priced per CBM, so a 1.5 CBM carved cabinet is viable. Minimum charge near 1 CBM.

  2. FCL — the full villa

    Loaded once in Bali, sealed, opened next at US customs. A 20ft holds about 30 CBM.

  3. Air — one urgent piece

    3–10 business days ex-Denpasar: viable for a bench, rarely for a dining suite.

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Furniture to the USA questions

All shipping questions
How much does a full container of furniture from Bali to the USA cost?

As of 2025 benchmarks, a 20ft (about 30 CBM) runs roughly USD 2,500–4,500 to the West Coast, Bali–Seattle around 3,200; a 40ft runs 4,000–7,000, Seattle near 4,800. Our quotes bundle packing, pickup and documents in.

Do I pay US import duty on furniture from Bali?

Yes, the US importer pays at clearance. Most wooden furniture under HTS Chapter 94 has a low or zero base rate, but extra tariffs on Indonesian goods change periodically — confirm your HS code’s rate before sailing.

Can I ship just one or two pieces?

Yes. LCL prices per cubic metre — about USD 150–250 to the USA — so a 1.5 CBM carved cabinet is viable. Expect a minimum charge near 1 CBM and a 6–8 week door timeline.

How long does furniture shipping from Bali to the US take?

Plan on 6–12 weeks door to door by sea: 28–45 days port to port (Bali–Seattle about 28–38), plus one to two weeks for packing, trucking and US clearance. Air cuts it to 3–10 business days.

Does Bali wood furniture need treatment for US customs?

All solid-wood crating must be ISPM-15 heat-treated and stamped. The furniture itself may need a wood endorsement or phytosanitary certificate, depending on species and finish — both arranged in Bali before loading.

Destinations & services

More on shipping to the USA and beyond

The full USA route, other destinations and the services behind a furniture move.

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