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Flat-Pack or Fully Assembled: How Are Custom Cabinets Shipped From China?
2026-10-07

Short answer: we ship custom cabinets either fully assembled or flat-pack, and you choose. Sea packing is on wooden pallets or in wooden crates, and you choose that too. Which one fits depends mostly on who will install the cabinets at your end.

What is the difference between flat-pack and fully assembled?


Fully assembledFlat-pack
How it arrivesCabinets arrive builtCabinets arrive as parts, to be put together on site
Space in the containerTakes more container spaceTakes less container space
Work on sitePosition, level and fixAssemble each cabinet first, then install
SuitsBuyers who want the cabinets ready to placeBuyers with their own installer

Both are made to your approved drawings.

Which one should I choose?

Start with your installer. If you have your own cabinet maker or fit-out team, flat-pack is one option, because it takes less container space.

If you would rather have the cabinets ready to place, ask for fully assembled.

You do not have to decide before you ask for a quote. Tell us you want both and send your drawings, and we will quote each.

How are the cabinets packed for sea freight?

On wooden pallets or in wooden crates. You can choose either. Tell us which you want when you confirm the order.

What does the factory need to work out freight?

Three things: your delivery address, the value of the goods, and the volume of the shipment in cubic metres. The volume comes from the final drawings, so it is known once the design is signed off.

A freight figure needs all three, so we cannot give a reliable one before then. Trade terms are explained in EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP: which price to ask for.

Who installs the cabinets when they arrive?

Usually your own installer. We can also send an installation team to your site, and that service is charged separately from the cabinets.

How long does production take?

Production takes 35–45 days from the day the final drawings are approved, not counting sea freight. The full sequence is in how an order runs, step by step.

Can I check the goods before they ship?

Yes. You are welcome to send your own third-party inspector before shipment. We run our own inspection before shipment and can send you photos or video of it. See third-party inspection and Trade Assurance.

What should I send to get both prices?

Your drawings and a note that you want flat-pack and fully assembled quoted side by side. See what to send for a quote.

To get a quotation, send your plans through our contact page or on WhatsApp +86 13302428306.

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