Shipping Clothing & Apparel from Jakarta to Denver via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner plastic sleeve 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 dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage 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 use appropriate packaging to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Additionally, textiles should be properly labeled and organized to facilitate customs inspections and ensure compliance with import regulations.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates related to the textiles, such as compliance with U.S. safety regulations and import permits, if applicable.

DNA manages ISF, AMS, and ACE filings for your shipments.

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