Shipping Textiles from Ho Chi Minh City to Charleston via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, choose an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes 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 Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Shipping clothing and textiles from Ho Chi Minh City to Charleston requires a Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and any necessary export permits from Vietnamese authorities. Import documentation for the United States includes a Customs Declaration and may require specific certificates for textiles.

Seasonal considerations for this route include peak shipping periods, such as pre-holiday seasons, which may affect port congestion and availability of containers. Additionally, the tropical climate in Vietnam can lead to increased humidity, requiring careful handling of textiles to prevent moisture damage during transport.

“DNA Expert Date” uses AI models with lane history, port trends, and weather data to deliver dynamic, accurate delivery timeframes.

Yes, we handle both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

We provide ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.