Shipping Clothing & Apparel from New York to Seattle via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner plastic sleeve 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 protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear material composition, plus Country of 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 water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles via ocean, it's important to ensure products are properly packed to prevent moisture damage and wrinkles. Additionally, items should be labeled clearly to facilitate customs inspections at both the departure and arrival ports.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any necessary certificates for textiles. Since both locations are within the United States, no special customs documentation is needed, but compliance with regulations on labeling and safety standards for textiles is essential.

Our platform helps shippers stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

DNA offers in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.

Using DNA, you receive live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.