Shipping Textiles from Busan to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that the items are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture, mold, or mildew during transit. Additionally, textiles should be secured to avoid shifting or creasing, and any delicate fabrics should be handled with extra care to prevent tearing or abrasion.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. regulations. Importers must also ensure that the products comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, particularly regarding labeling and safety standards for textiles.

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