Shipping Clothing from Charleston to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is essential to ensure that materials are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and mildew during the ocean transit. Additionally, garments should be packed in a way that minimizes wrinkling and creasing, often using protective coverings or garment bags.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Chinese regulations. It's important to ensure that all documentation accurately describes the clothing and textiles being shipped to facilitate clearance at both the U.S. and Chinese customs.

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Human checks are important because before arrival, our team verifies data to complement live carrier feeds, port tracking, and AI rules, improving the accuracy of our DNA Expert ETA.

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