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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about importing handcrafted Indian furniture from Stage Art & Craft.
Our standard MOQ is a 20ft Full Container Load (FCL), which accommodates approximately 28 to 30 CBM of mixed furniture items. We gladly allow mixed product assortments (dining tables, sideboards, chairs, etc.) in a single container. For sample prototyping and architectural projects, smaller LCL orders can be accommodated upon consultation.
We specialize in sustainably sourced Acacia (Babool), Sheesham (Indian Rosewood), Mango wood, and reclaimed architectural timber. All timber is harvested from legally approved farm plantations and complies strictly with the Vriksh Timber Legality Assessment and Verification standard.
Timber seasoning is our core expertise. We operate automatic seasoning kilns that gradually reduce timber moisture content to optimal levels of 8% to 12%. We also engineer expansion relief slots and butterfly joinery keys on wide live-edge slabs, ensuring high resistance to humidity changes in European and North American climates.
Standard production lead time is 45 to 60 days depending on container volume and bespoke detailing. Our standard terms are 30% advance deposit via T/T bank wire, with the 70% balance payable upon submission of the Bill of Lading (B/L) copy. Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) is accepted for volume contracts.
Yes! OEM custom manufacturing is a major part of our export business. Provide your CAD drawings, 3D renders, or dimension sheets, and our prototype engineering team will produce pre-production samples for your physical approval prior to mass production.
Every piece has a documented Cubic Meter (CBM) volume. Items are flat-packed or pre-assembled in 5-ply export grade corrugated boxes with heavy-duty corner protectors, thermo-foam cushioning, and silica gel desiccant packs to prevent transit damage and moisture accumulation during sea shipment.
Yes, all container shipments include Methyl Bromide or Phosphine fumigation treatment certified by government-licensed agencies, accompanied by official Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificate of Origin (COO), and Vriksh chain-of-custody documentation.
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