Shipping Garments from Puerto Barrios to Miami via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner sealed liner 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 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 use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Shipments of clothing and textiles require a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Additionally, they must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for proper classification and any necessary import permits.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and mold during transit. It is advisable to use waterproof packaging and to ensure that the cargo is secured to avoid shifting during ocean transport.

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