Shipping Fashions from Felixstowe to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, 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 fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric 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 edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification 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 check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products 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.

Shipping clothing and textiles from Felixstowe to Long Beach requires several key documents, including a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Additionally, a customs declaration must be completed to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

Yes, importing clothing and textiles from the UK to the US requires compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including adherence to labeling requirements, safety standards, and potential tariffs under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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DNA’s ETAs are AI-powered and based on real data, congestion, and vessel telemetry, whereas other forwarders often rely on static estimates copied from carrier schedules.

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