Shipping Textiles from Dallas-Fort Worth to Boston via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel 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 Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, 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 Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of 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 Theft and relies on accurate Invoices 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 items are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Additionally, lightweight and breathable materials should be used for packaging to minimize the risk of mildew. Proper labeling is essential to identify the contents and ensure compliance with customs regulations.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance. As both locations are within the United States, there are no additional customs requirements between states, but it is important to adhere to any state-specific regulations that may apply to clothing and textiles.

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