THE FURNITURE IMPORT JOURNAL
From China.
To your country.
Practical country guides for importing furniture: the customs questions, product requirements and delivery details worth checking before you order.
OFFICIAL SOURCES REVIEWED · 15 OCTOBER 2026A useful guide changes more than the country name. Each article below covers furniture-specific decisions for its destination—from timber biosecurity to upholstery requirements, importer setup and product-conformity routes.
These are starting points for research, not a ruling for your shipment. Confirm the current position for your products with local authorities and your customs broker.
United States
HTS classification, composite wood and upholstered furniture.
Import furniture from China to United States02 / COUNTRY GUIDEUnited Kingdom
GB / Northern Ireland procedures and upholstered furniture fire safety.
Import furniture from China to United Kingdom03 / COUNTRY GUIDEAustralia
BICON biosecurity, timber materials and GST assessment.
Import furniture from China to Australia04 / COUNTRY GUIDECanada
CARM setup and trade measures on certain upholstered domestic seating.
Import furniture from China to Canada05 / COUNTRY GUIDEIndia
IEC, furniture BIS requirements and item-level customs assessment.
Import furniture from China to India06 / COUNTRY GUIDEGermany
EU customs, REACH formaldehyde restrictions and German packaging.
Import furniture from China to Germany07 / COUNTRY GUIDEUnited Arab Emirates
Entry emirate, mainland / free-zone procedure and VAT Designated Zones.
Import furniture from China to United Arab Emirates08 / COUNTRY GUIDESaudi Arabia
SABER product status, technical files and shipment certificates.
Import furniture from China to Saudi Arabia