Shipping Apparel from Miami to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select 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 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 bulk textiles, 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 limited transfers, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers 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 accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. 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 SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles, it is important to ensure that the cargo is properly packaged to prevent moisture damage during transit. Additionally, the textiles should be secured to avoid shifting and wrinkling, and any sensitive materials should be protected from saltwater exposure.

Since both Miami and Charlotte are within the United States, there are no customs duties or tariffs for shipping Clothing & Textiles domestically. However, compliance with federal regulations regarding labeling, safety standards, and any specific textile regulations must still be adhered to.

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