Shipping Clothing from Nanjing to Nhava Sheva via Ocean Freight

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

Most fabric can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

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

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or quality. Additionally, compliance with Indian customs regulations for textiles, including import permits, may be necessary.

Yes, regulatory requirements include adherence to India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for certain textile products, as well as compliance with any trade agreements or tariffs applicable to textile imports from China.

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