{"id":4427,"date":"2026-06-12T08:35:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2026-06-12T08:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:35:49","slug":"how-to-ship-art-from-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/ru\/how-to-ship-art-from-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ship Art from Bali: Packing, Costs, and Customs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"aob-custom-article\">\n\n<style>\n\/* Hero Panel *\/\n#aob-custom-article .full-hero-panel {\n  position: relative !important;\n  width: 100% !important;\n  min-height: 500px !important;\n  background-size: cover !important;\n  background-position: center 30% !important;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;\n  display: flex !important;\n  align-items: flex-end !important;\n  margin-bottom: 0 !important;\n  border-radius: 4px !important;\n  overflow: hidden !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .full-hero-panel::after {\n  content: '' !important;\n  position: absolute !important;\n  inset: 0 !important;\n  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,24,16,0.82) 0%, rgba(44,24,16,0.22) 55%, transparent 100%) !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .hero-inner {\n  position: relative !important;\n  z-index: 2 !important;\n  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 3rem !important;\n  max-width: 660px !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .hero-inner .section-label {\n  color: #b8860b !important;\n  margin-bottom: 0.7rem !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .hero-tagline {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;\n  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.7rem) !important;\n  font-weight: 700 !important;\n  color: #fff !important;\n  line-height: 1.25 !important;\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;\n}\n\n\/* Wide Panel *\/\n#aob-custom-article .wide-panel {\n  position: relative !important;\n  width: 100% !important;\n  margin: 3rem 0 !important;\n  overflow: hidden !important;\n  border-radius: 4px !important;\n  background: transparent !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  text-align: left !important;\n  color: inherit !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .wide-panel img {\n  width: 100% !important;\n  height: 420px !important;\n  object-fit: cover !important;\n  object-position: center !important;\n  display: block !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .wide-caption {\n  background: #2c1810 !important;\n  padding: 1rem 1.6rem !important;\n}\n#aob-custom-article .wide-caption p {\n  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif !important;\n  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76) !important;\n  font-size: 0.92rem !important;\n  margin: 0.3rem 0 0 !important;\n  font-style: italic !important;\n}\n\n\/* Card icon *\/\n#aob-custom-article .card-icon {\n  font-size: 1.5rem !important;\n  color: #b8860b !important;\n  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;\n  display: block !important;\n  line-height: 1 !important;\n}\n\n\/* Step number badge for process cards *\/\n#aob-custom-article .step-number {\n  display: inline-block !important;\n  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;\n  font-size: 0.7rem !important;\n  font-weight: 700 !important;\n  letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;\n  color: #b8860b !important;\n  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1) !important;\n  padding: 4px 12px !important;\n  border-radius: 16px !important;\n  margin-bottom: 10px !important;\n  text-transform: uppercase !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     FULL HERO PANEL \u2014 packing a large canvas\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"full-hero-panel\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-rolling-canvas-packing.webp');\">\n  <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Buyer&#8217;s Guide \u00b7 International Shipping<\/div>\n    <p class=\"hero-tagline\">From the gallery floor to your wall.<br>Here is exactly how it happens.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     PROMINENT INTRO QUOTE\n     &#x26a0;&#xfe0f; PLACEHOLDER \u2014 confirm with Putu Sucipta\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"prominent-intro-quote\">\n  <p>&#8220;Buyers ask us the same three questions every time. How will it be packed. How much will it cost. Will it get through customs without trouble. This guide is our honest answer to all three.&#8221;<br>\n  <strong>\u2014 Putu Sucipta, Owner of Arts of Bali<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     LEAD PARAGRAPH\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"lead-paragraph\">\n  <p>If you are asking how to ship art from Bali, you are probably standing in front of a painting you already want, doing the math on whether getting it home is realistic. It usually is. This guide walks through what actually happens after you say yes: how the canvas is packed, what it costs to send to Australia, the US, the UK, or elsewhere, and what paperwork customs will expect on the other end. Everything here reflects how Arts of Bali actually ships, based on real packages going out of our gallery in Seminyak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     FIRST IMG BLOCK \u2014 gallery interior with art on walls\n     loading=\"eager\" (first image)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"img-block\">\n  <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-gallery-interior-seminyak.webp\"\n    alt=\"Interior of Arts of Bali gallery in Seminyak at night with walls covered in original paintings of ocean waves, elephants, Balinese figures, and wood carvings, an artist working on a large landscape canvas in the foreground\"\n    loading=\"eager\"\n    width=\"2361\"\n    height=\"1574\">\n  <div class=\"img-meta\">\n    <span class=\"caption\">Inside the Arts of Bali gallery, Seminyak, where every shipped piece begins<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     DEFINITION BOX \u2014 AEO featured snippet target\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"definition-box\">\n  <p><strong>Shipping art from Bali<\/strong> internationally generally involves three steps: the painting is either rolled (canvas removed from its stretcher bars) for cost efficiency, or crated flat with the stretcher intact for fragile or textured surfaces. The package is then sent via international courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) for faster delivery, or via Pos Indonesia \/ sea freight for larger or heavier shipments at lower cost. Customs in the destination country may require a commercial invoice, and in some cases an export declaration from Indonesia, depending on the value and size of the artwork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 1 \u2014 Rolled vs Crated\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">Step One: How the Painting Is Packed<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">How to Ship Art from Bali: Rolled Canvas vs. Crated Shipping<\/h2>\n\n<p>The first decision in shipping any painting is whether it travels rolled or flat. This decision is made by the gallery, not the buyer, but understanding it helps explain the cost difference you will see on a shipping quote.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"section-h3\">Rolled Canvas Shipping<\/h3>\n\n<p>For most oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, the work is removed from its wooden stretcher bars, rolled around a wide cardboard or PVC tube with the painted surface facing outward, and protected with several layers of acid-free tissue and plastic sheeting. The rolled canvas is then placed inside a rigid cardboard shipping tube, which is itself wrapped and reinforced with fragile tape and corner protectors.<\/p>\n\n<p>This method dramatically reduces the size and weight of the package, which lowers shipping cost significantly for larger paintings. A 100 x 150 cm canvas that would require a bulky flat crate becomes a tube under 15 cm in diameter and roughly the length of the canvas&#8217;s longer side. On arrival, the canvas is unrolled and re-stretched onto new stretcher bars, which any local framer can do.<\/p>\n\n<p>Rolling is not suitable for every painting. Works with thick impasto, palette knife texture, or mixed media elements (sand, gold leaf, modeling paste) can crack if rolled, because the paint film does not flex the same way the canvas does. For these pieces, flat crating is the only safe option.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"section-h3\">Flat Crated Shipping<\/h3>\n\n<p>Paintings with significant surface texture, works already mounted on stretcher bars that the buyer wants to keep assembled, and wood carvings or sculptural pieces all ship flat or in custom-built wooden crates. The piece is wrapped in foam, bubble wrap, and cardboard, then placed inside a crate sized specifically to the dimensions of the work with minimal empty space, which is then sealed and marked.<\/p>\n\n<p>Crated shipping costs more, both because the package is larger and heavier, and because some couriers calculate cost on volumetric weight rather than actual weight for oversized items. For most buyers, the additional cost is justified when the alternative is risking damage to a textured or three-dimensional surface.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- IMG GRID 2 \u2014 Rolling canvas process (two views) -->\n<div class=\"img-grid-2\">\n  <div>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-rolling-canvas-gallery-view.webp\"\n      alt=\"Gallery staff member at Arts of Bali crouching to carefully roll a large painting onto a cardboard tube for international shipping, framed lion painting and landscape artworks visible in the background, Seminyak gallery\"\n      width=\"1184\"\n      height=\"1791\">\n    <div class=\"img-meta\">\n      <span class=\"caption\">Rolling a large canvas for shipment \u2014 Arts of Bali gallery, Seminyak<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-fragile-package-wrapped.webp\"\n      alt=\"Long cardboard shipping tube wrapped in red FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE tape and security seals, leaning against framed Balinese paintings inside Arts of Bali gallery before being sent for international shipping\"\n      width=\"1184\"\n      height=\"2169\">\n    <div class=\"img-meta\">\n      <span class=\"caption\">A finished package \u2014 sealed, marked fragile, ready for the post office<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- PULL QUOTE \u2014 &#x26a0;&#xfe0f; PLACEHOLDER -->\n<div class=\"pull-quote\">\n  <p>&#8220;A buyer in Melbourne once asked me to send a photo of the package every step of the way. I sent six photos before it even left the building. By the time it arrived, he said it felt like he had been part of sending it himself.&#8221;<br>\n  <strong>\u2014 Putu Sucipta, Arts of Bali<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 2 \u2014 Shipping Methods and Cost\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">Step Two: Courier Options and Cost<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">Shipping Cost for Art from Bali: Courier Options Compared<\/h2>\n\n<p>There is no single answer to what shipping art from Bali costs. It depends on the size and weight of the package, the destination country, and how quickly you want it to arrive. Below is how the main options compare for a typical rolled canvas in the 80 to 150 cm range.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cultural-cards\">\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">&#x2708;<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">International Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS)<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">The fastest option, typically 4 to 8 business days door to door to Australia, the US, the UK, and most of Europe. For a rolled canvas tube under 5 kg, cost generally runs from roughly USD 80 to 180 depending on destination. Full tracking, signature on delivery, and the most reliable customs processing of the three options because these couriers handle the paperwork directly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">&#x26f4;<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">Pos Indonesia (EMS \/ Standard Post)<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">The most economical option for rolled canvases and smaller crated pieces. Delivery time runs from 2 to 6 weeks depending on destination and service level. Cost for a rolled canvas tube typically runs from roughly USD 30 to 70. Tracking is available but less granular than commercial couriers. This is the method shown in the photos throughout this guide.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">&#x1f4e6;<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">Sea Freight (Large Crates)<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">For multiple paintings, wood carvings, or very large crated works, sea freight consolidates everything into one shipment. Transit time runs 4 to 10 weeks depending on the destination port and customs clearance. Cost is calculated by volume rather than per item, which makes it efficient for buyers purchasing several pieces at once or furnishing an entire room.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For a single mid-size painting, Pos Indonesia or international courier covers nearly all cases. Sea freight becomes worthwhile mainly when shipping multiple large pieces together, where the per-item cost drops significantly compared to shipping each one separately.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     WIDE PANEL \u2014 Pos Indonesia counter (the actual GEO evidence shot)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"wide-panel\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-pos-indonesia-counter.webp\"\n    alt=\"Long cardboard tube wrapped in red fragile tape standing upright at a Pos Indonesia post office counter, ready for international shipping, orange counter and tiled floor visible\"\n    width=\"1186\"\n    height=\"1781\">\n  <div class=\"wide-caption\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Real Shipment in Progress<\/div>\n    <p>A rolled canvas from Arts of Bali at the Pos Indonesia counter, Seminyak, prepared for international dispatch.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 3 \u2014 Customs and Documentation\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">Step Three: Customs and Paperwork<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">Customs Documents for Importing Art: What Australia, US, and EU Buyers Need<\/h2>\n\n<p>This is the part that worries most first-time buyers, and it is usually simpler than expected. Original paintings, sculptures, and handcrafted artwork are treated favorably by most customs authorities compared to general merchandise, but the paperwork still matters.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"section-h3\">The Commercial Invoice<\/h3>\n\n<p>Every international shipment needs a commercial invoice: a document stating what the item is, its declared value, the sender&#8217;s and recipient&#8217;s details, and the country of origin (Indonesia). Arts of Bali prepares this invoice for every shipment and attaches it to the outside of the package, as customs authorities require it to be visible without opening the box.<\/p>\n\n<p>The declared value should reflect the actual purchase price. Under-declaring to reduce duty is not something we do, and it can cause a shipment to be held or returned if customs suspects the value does not match the item. For most personal art purchases under typical duty-free thresholds, declared correctly, clearance is straightforward.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"section-h3\">Country-Specific Notes<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Australia:<\/strong> Original paintings and artworks generally clear without issue. Buyers should be aware that GST may apply on imports above a certain value threshold, which is collected by the courier or Australia Post on delivery, not paid in advance.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>United States:<\/strong> Original works of art (paintings, drawings, and most sculptures classified as fine art rather than decorative goods) are typically duty-free under US tariff schedules, though this can change and should be confirmed at the time of shipping. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/trade\/basic-import-export\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Customs and Border Protection import basics guide<\/a> outlines the general documentation process for personal imports.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>European Union:<\/strong> Original artworks from outside the EU may be subject to import VAT, which varies by member state, generally applied at a reduced rate for art compared to standard goods. The commercial invoice and correct tariff classification are what customs uses to apply the correct rate.<\/p>\n\n<p>For wood carvings specifically, some countries (notably Australia, New Zealand, and the US) have biosecurity declarations for wooden items. Arts of Bali includes the appropriate phytosanitary information on the package documentation where applicable. Our <a href=\"\/ru\/wood-carving-bali\/\">wood carving guide<\/a> covers material types in more detail, which can help with declarations.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     WIDE PANEL 2 \u2014 Pos Indonesia signage (location\/GEO proof)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"img-block\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-pos-indonesia-signage-wall.webp\"\n    alt=\"Rolled canvas package wrapped in red fragile tape standing against an orange wall with POS INDONESIA signage, prepared for international art shipment from Bali\"\n    width=\"1186\"\n    height=\"1781\">\n  <div class=\"img-meta\">\n    <span class=\"caption\">The same package at the Pos Indonesia office, mid-shipment, Bali<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 4 \u2014 What Arts of Bali Includes\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">What&#8217;s Included When You Buy from Arts of Bali<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">Shipping a Painting from Arts of Bali: What&#8217;s Included and What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n<p>When you purchase a painting from Arts of Bali, whether in person or remotely, shipping is handled as part of the process rather than something you arrange separately. Here is what that looks like in practice, step by step.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cultural-cards\">\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">Assessment and Method<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">We assess the painting&#8217;s surface, size, and your destination to decide between rolled or crated shipping. For textured or mixed media works, we will tell you directly if rolling is not advisable, even if it would be cheaper.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">2<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">Packing with Photos<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">The painting is packed at the gallery. For remote buyers, we send photos of the packing process on request, the same way it happens for in-person purchases. Nothing is packed out of sight.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">3<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">\u0414\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">Commercial invoice, declared value, and any country-specific documentation (such as biosecurity notes for wood items) are prepared and attached before the package leaves Bali.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"myth-card\">\n    <span class=\"card-icon\">4<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">Tracking and Updates<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-body\">A tracking number is sent via WhatsApp as soon as the package is dispatched. For longer transit times (Pos Indonesia, sea freight), we follow up proactively rather than waiting for you to ask.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For a sense of what this looks like from the buyer&#8217;s side over a longer relationship, our post on a <a href=\"\/ru\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d1%81-%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%be%d0%b1%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b6%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5%d0%bc-%d0%ba%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b1%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d1%81-%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d1%80\/\">collector&#8217;s experience shipping from Bali to India<\/a> follows one buyer&#8217;s journey from gallery visit to delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 5 \u2014 Timing and Practical Tips\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">Timing It Right<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">When to Order: Timing Your Art Shipment from Bali<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you are buying during a trip to Bali and want the piece to arrive before a specific date at home (a renovation completion, a gift occasion, a move), work backward from that date using the transit times above, and add a buffer of at least one week for customs clearance, particularly during December and around major holidays when import volumes spike everywhere.<\/p>\n\n<p>For custom commissions, add production time on top of shipping. Our <a href=\"\/ru\/custom-painting\/\">commission process<\/a> typically takes two to four weeks for paintings and four to eight weeks for wood carvings, before the shipping clock even starts. If timing matters, mention your deadline when you place the commission. We will tell you honestly whether it is achievable.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"section-h3\">Insurance<\/h3>\n\n<p>All shipments from Arts of Bali include basic carrier insurance as standard. For higher-value pieces, additional insurance coverage is available and recommended. We will discuss this directly for any painting where the declared value makes additional coverage worthwhile, rather than leaving it for you to ask about.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 6 \u2014 Featured Example\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">A Real Example<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">An Example Shipment: Large Format Landscape Painting<\/h2>\n\n<p>To make this concrete, here is how shipping works for a piece like the large-format rice field and volcano landscape shown below: an oil painting roughly 90 x 150 cm with thick impasto texture in the sky and mountains.<\/p>\n\n<p>Because of the textured sky, this piece would not be rolled. It would be crated flat, with the stretcher bars intact, foam-wrapped, and boxed to its exact dimensions. For a buyer in Australia, this would ship via international courier or a smaller sea freight consignment if combined with other purchases, with a transit time of roughly one to three weeks depending on the method chosen. The commercial invoice would list it as an original oil painting on canvas, country of origin Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- IMG GRID 2 \u2014 Volcano landscape painting (two views) -->\n<div class=\"img-grid-2\">\n  <div>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-rice-field-landscape-painting.webp\"\n      alt=\"Large textured oil painting of Balinese rice field terraces with a central volcano under a dramatic orange and yellow sunset sky, waterfall, traditional huts, and palm trees, displayed at Arts of Bali gallery Seminyak\"\n      width=\"2521\"\n      height=\"1668\">\n    <div class=\"img-meta\">\n      <span class=\"caption\">Large-format rice field and volcano landscape \u2014 original oil on canvas, textured sky<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/artsofbali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shipping-art-from-bali-volcano-rice-field-detail.webp\"\n      alt=\"Close-up view of a textured oil painting showing a volcano with thick impasto sky in orange and purple tones, rice terraces, red flame trees, and a small waterfall, Arts of Bali gallery display\"\n      width=\"2025\"\n      height=\"1316\">\n    <div class=\"img-meta\">\n      <span class=\"caption\">Detail view showing the impasto texture in the sky and mountain \u2014 why this piece ships crated, not rolled<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     CTA BLOCK\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"cta-block\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">Questions Before You Buy<\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"section-h2\">Ask About Shipping Before You Commit<\/h2>\n  <p>If you are considering a piece and want to know exactly how it would be packed and what shipping to your country would cost, send us a message on WhatsApp with the painting and your destination. We will give you a real estimate, not a guess, before you decide. The same applies to <a href=\"\/ru\/custom-painting\/\">\u0438\u043d\u0434\u0438\u0432\u0438\u0434\u0443\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0437\u0430\u043a\u0430\u0437\u044b<\/a> and pieces from the <a href=\"\/ru\/%d0%b3%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5%d1%8f\/\">full gallery collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6285237454011\" class=\"cta-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u0427\u0430\u0442 \u0432 WhatsApp<\/a>\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d0%b3%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5%d1%8f\/\" class=\"cta-btn outline\">Browse the Gallery<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     FAQ ACCORDION (AEO)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"section-label\">\u0427\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u044b<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-h2\">Questions About Shipping Art from Bali<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-q\">How is a painting packed for international shipping from Bali? <span>\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      Most paintings on canvas are removed from their stretcher bars, rolled around a protective tube with acid-free tissue, and shipped inside a reinforced cardboard tube marked fragile. Paintings with thick texture, impasto, gold leaf, or mixed media elements are shipped flat in custom-built crates instead, since rolling can crack a textured paint surface. Wood carvings and sculptures are always shipped in foam-padded crates.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-q\">How much does it cost to ship a painting from Bali to Australia, the US, or Europe? <span>\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      Cost depends on size, weight, and shipping method. A rolled canvas under 5 kg via international courier (DHL, FedEx) typically costs around USD 80 to 180 with delivery in 4 to 8 business days. The same package via Pos Indonesia typically costs around USD 30 to 70 with delivery in 2 to 6 weeks. Large crated paintings or multiple pieces are usually more cost-effective via sea freight, calculated by volume.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-q\">Will I have to pay customs duty or tax on art imported from Bali? <span>\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      Original paintings and artworks generally receive favorable customs treatment compared to general goods. In the United States, original fine art is typically duty-free. In Australia, GST may apply above a certain value threshold and is collected on delivery. In the European Union, import VAT may apply at a reduced rate for original art. A correctly completed commercial invoice with accurate declared value is what determines the correct treatment in each case.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-q\">How long does it take to ship art from Bali internationally? <span>\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      International courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) typically delivers in 4 to 8 business days. Pos Indonesia (EMS or standard international post) typically takes 2 to 6 weeks depending on the destination country. Sea freight for larger crated shipments typically takes 4 to 10 weeks including customs clearance. Custom commissions add production time on top of these shipping windows.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-q\">Does Arts of Bali handle shipping and customs paperwork? <span>\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      Yes. Arts of Bali prepares the commercial invoice, declared value documentation, and any country-specific paperwork (such as biosecurity declarations for wood items) for every international shipment. A tracking number is provided via WhatsApp once the package is dispatched. Buyers can request photos of the packing process for remote purchases.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-q\">Can wood carvings be shipped internationally from Bali? <span>\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      Yes. Wood carvings ship in foam-padded custom crates sized to the piece. Some countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, have biosecurity requirements for wooden items, which Arts of Bali addresses with appropriate documentation included in the shipment paperwork. See our wood carving guide for details on the materials used.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     TAG ROW\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"tag-row\">\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3\/shipping-art-from-bali\/\" class=\"tag\">Shipping Art from Bali<\/a>\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3\/%d0%ba%d1%83%d0%bf%d0%b8%d1%82%d1%8c-%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%ba%d1%83%d1%81%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be-%d0%b2-%d0%b1%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8\/\" class=\"tag\">\u041a\u0443\u043f\u0438\u0442\u044c \u0438\u0441\u043a\u0443\u0441\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u043d\u0430 \u0411\u0430\u043b\u0438<\/a>\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3\/art-customs-guide\/\" class=\"tag\">Art Customs Guide<\/a>\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3\/international-shipping\/\" class=\"tag\">International Shipping<\/a>\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3\/seminyak-gallery\/\" class=\"tag\">Seminyak Gallery<\/a>\n  <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3\/buyers-guide\/\" class=\"tag\">Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/#aob-custom-article -->\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n            \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/artsofbali.com\\\/#organization\",\n            \"name\": \"Arts of Bali\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/artsofbali.com\",\n            \"logo\": {\n                \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/artsofbali.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/official-arts-of-bali-branding-identity-traditional-frangipani-logo.webp\"\n            },\n            \"sameAs\": [\n                \"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/artsofbali_official\\\/\"\n            ]\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocalBusiness\",\n            \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/artsofbali.com\\\/#localbusiness\",\n            \"name\": \"Arts of Bali\",\n            \"image\": {\n                \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/artsofbali.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/shipping-art-from-bali-rolling-canvas-packing.webp\"\n            },\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/artsofbali.com\",\n            \"telephone\": \"+6285237454011\",\n            \"priceRange\": \"$$$\",\n            \"address\": {\n                \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n                \"streetAddress\": \"Jl. 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