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Furniture & wood products

Solid wood, MDF, and metal hybrids ship by volume—Incoterms and crate specs drive true landed cost.

Compliance checklist

  • FSC / timber due diligence for EU/US if claimed
  • CARB TSCA / formaldehyde for composite wood in US
  • BS EN stability tests for certain categories in EU/UK

Spec template (copy into RFQ)

Item & dimensions (L×W×H):
Materials (solid species / veneer / board grade):
Finish (stain, lacquer, VOC limits):
Knock-down vs assembled:
Carton / crate drawing:
Target Incoterm (FOB vs CIF vs DAP):
Assembly instructions & hardware list:
MOQ & spare parts policy:
Open sourcing briefLanded cost tool

Red flags

  • No crate drawing before production
  • Undisclosed substitution from hardwood to composite
  • Vague “export packing” without stack test or drop test agreement

Questions before deposit

  • Who pays if ocean damage occurs under which Incoterm?
  • What is the claim window after delivery?
  • Are customs HS codes and FOB value aligned for your importer?