Shipping Apparel from Nagoya to Boston via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss 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 ensure that the items are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater during transit. Use waterproof materials for packaging and consider using air circulation methods to reduce the risk of mold and mildew.

Regulatory requirements include compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, which necessitate proper documentation such as a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant certificates of origin or quality. Additionally, textiles must meet labeling requirements under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.