Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Santos to Toronto via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and use of cages to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus Country of 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 garments is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is essential to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and handling during transit. Additionally, textiles should be labeled correctly and may require specific handling to avoid creasing or contamination.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any certificates of origin or compliance relevant to textiles. It's also important to ensure that all items comply with Canadian import regulations for textiles to avoid delays at customs.

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