Sarelli Interiors Textiles provides worldwide international shipping for all hand-tufted carpets, delivering custom luxury rugs directly from the Italian production facilities to residential and commercial addresses globally. Sarelli coordinates air freight and sea freight logistics for carpets of any dimension.
The logistics team at Sarelli manages the entire export process for the Rugs & Carpets category. International shipping rates depend on the final destination country, the total volumetric weight of the packaged rug, and the selected transit method.
How Sarelli calculates international carpet shipping costs
Sarelli calculates international shipping costs based on the exact dimensions and the physical weight of the finished hand-tufted carpet. Hand-tufted rugs possess a dense pile structure that significantly impacts the final freight quotation.
Standard hand-tufted carpets produced by Sarelli weigh between 4.5 kilograms and 5.5 kilograms per square meter. A custom carpet measuring 300 centimeters by 400 centimeters yields a total surface area of 12 square meters and weighs approximately 60 kilograms before packaging. Carpets exceeding 300 centimeters in width require specialized oversized freight handling because standard courier networks reject packages exceeding 300 centimeters in length. Clients receive a precise shipping quotation in EUR within 48 hours after finalizing the Bespoke Customization details.
Packaging standards for international carpet transit
The Sarelli logistics department secures every hand-tufted carpet using multi-layer protective packaging to prevent moisture damage and physical abrasion during international transit. Proper packaging ensures the carpet pile remains uncrushed upon arrival.
Production staff roll the hand-tufted carpet tightly around a rigid cardboard core measuring 15 centimeters in diameter. The cardboard core prevents the carpet foundation from folding or creasing. Workers then seal the rolled carpet inside a 100-micron waterproof polyethylene sleeve. For international shipments exceeding 15 square meters or 75 kilograms, Sarelli constructs custom ISPM-15 certified wooden crates. The wooden crates protect heavy carpets during complex air freight transfers. Clients can review the specific Rug Materials used in their order to understand specific handling requirements upon delivery.
Estimated delivery timelines for global carpet shipments
International transit times for Sarelli hand-tufted carpets vary based on the destination country and the selected freight service level. Sarelli dispatches all completed carpets directly from the Italian manufacturing center.
Standard air freight delivery to addresses within the European Union requires 3 to 5 business days. Shipments traveling to North American destinations typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days after customs clearance. Deliveries to the Middle East and Asia require 10 to 14 business days. Sarelli includes comprehensive transit insurance covering 100 percent of the invoice value up to 50,000 EUR per shipment. The stated transit times apply only after the 8 to 12 week manufacturing period detailed in the Hand-Tufted Production schedule.
Customs duties and import taxes for Italian luxury textiles
International clients must account for local customs duties and import taxes when receiving Italian luxury textiles outside the European Union. Sarelli ships most international carpet orders under Delivered At Place terms.
Delivered At Place terms mean the buyer assumes responsibility for paying all applicable import duties, local taxes, and customs clearance fees upon the arrival of the carpet in the destination country. Sarelli provides all necessary commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and textile composition documents to facilitate rapid customs clearance. Clients can contact the Sarelli Showroom team to request specific harmonized tariff schedule codes for their local customs authority.
