Shipping Textiles from Suape to Chicago via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. 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 high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles, it is important to ensure that items are packed in moisture-resistant materials to protect against humidity during transit. Additionally, garments should be folded or hung properly to avoid creasing, and care should be taken to label packages clearly to facilitate customs inspection.

Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Brazil to the United States requires compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification, proper labeling, and adherence to any specific import restrictions on textiles. Importers must also provide necessary documentation, such as a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any required certificates of origin or quality standards.

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