Shipping Garments from New Orleans to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for high-value 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 Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles, it is important to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, humidity control is crucial, as textiles can be sensitive to moisture and temperature fluctuations during ocean transport.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Chinese regulations for textiles and apparel. Proper classification under the Harmonized System code for textiles is also essential for customs purposes.

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