Wayfair and Furniture Shipping to The Bahamas
Furniture is one of the biggest price gaps between US retail and The Bahamas, and Wayfair has the deepest catalogue. It is also the category where mode choice decides whether you save money.
Furniture is bulky and moderately heavy, which makes air freight expensive. Ocean pricing is flat and predictable:
- **Full pallet, $350.00**
- **Half pallet, $200.00**
A half pallet typically takes a bed frame and mattress, or a small sofa, or a patio dining set. A full pallet handles a bedroom or living-room set.
## Before you order
1. **Check the boxed dimensions**, not the assembled ones. Wayfair lists them on every product page.
2. **Prefer flat-pack.** Assembled furniture takes far more pallet space.
3. **Ask us first for anything over 7 feet** in any single dimension.
4. **Order the whole room at once** so it travels as one pallet.
## What ships well from Wayfair
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bed frames, flat-pack storage | Ideal, flat and stackable |
| Mattresses | Roll-packed mattresses ship very well |
| Patio and outdoor sets | Popular and heavily discounted off-season |
| Rugs and decor | Light, often better by air |
| Marble tops, glass tables | Fragile; crating recommended |
## Duty and VAT
Furniture attracts import duty (Bahamas rates run 0–60% depending on classification), plus 10% VAT on the landed value and the customs processing fee. Upload your Wayfair invoice so the declared value matches what you paid.
## Delivery in The Bahamas
Once the pallet clears, we handle delivery. Tell us in advance about stairs, narrow driveways or gated communities so the delivery is scheduled properly.
## FAQ
### How long does ocean freight take?
Plan on roughly one to two weeks door to door, depending on sailing schedule and customs clearance.
### Can I combine furniture with a parcel haul?
Yes, smaller boxes can travel on the same pallet.
### What about damage?
Flat-pack and roll-packed goods travel best. For fragile stone or glass, ask us about crating before ordering.