Shipping Clothing & Apparel from San Jose to Xiamen via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packed to prevent moisture damage and wrinkling. Use breathable materials for packaging and avoid plastic wraps that can trap humidity. Additionally, textiles should be labeled accurately, including care instructions, to comply with import regulations in China.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any relevant certificates of origin. Import licenses may also be necessary for textiles, depending on the specific regulations in China. Proper documentation is crucial to facilitate customs clearance at both the departure and arrival ports.

SAMMIE helps you 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.

We offer 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.

With DNA, you get 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.