Shipping Fashions from Cleveland to San Jose via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments 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 and humidity during transit. Using waterproof packaging and ensuring that garments are adequately protected from crushing and folding can help maintain their quality. Additionally, labeling packages clearly with handling instructions is crucial.

When shipping clothing and textiles to Costa Rica, importers must comply with the country's customs regulations, which may include providing a commercial invoice, a packing list, and certificates of origin. Additionally, textiles must meet specific labeling requirements, such as fiber content and care instructions, as mandated by Costa Rican law.

Our air freight solutions feature consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

Our licensed brokerage team delivers in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.

Our distribution solutions include B2B pick/pack and palletization services.