Shipping Garments from Mexico City to Long Beach via Ground Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, Use an inner Poly bag 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 Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. 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 Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The key documentation includes a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, and specific customs declarations. Additionally, all textiles must comply with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission labeling requirements, which may necessitate additional certificates of origin or compliance.

Yes, shipments of Clothing & Textiles must adhere to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including compliance with the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. This requires accurate labeling and may involve duties and tariffs based on the product's classification.

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