Shipping Fashion Products from New York to Puerto Quetzal via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall 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 Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. 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 branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments 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 compliance with Guatemalan regulations for textiles.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to prevent moisture damage and ensure ventilation. It is also important to use appropriate containers to avoid crushing or wrinkling of garments during transit.

Yes, DNA offers custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.

As a DNA customer, you are assigned a dedicated support team led by a Client Success Officer, so you work with real people who know your freight instead of call centers or scripts.

DNA accepts ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments, with payment terms set during onboarding and adjustable for specific enterprise requirements.