Shipping Apparel from Yokohama to Houston via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, Use 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 Textiles can move in Standard dry containers 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 Fashion products benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear Fiber content, 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 Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for Branded 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 and textiles via ocean freight, it is essential to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture, mold, or pests during transit. Additionally, textiles should be labeled correctly to comply with international shipping regulations, and any specific handling instructions should be clearly indicated on the shipping documents.

Required documentation for customs clearance includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and specific certificates of origin or compliance for textiles. It is also important to ensure that the shipment complies with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations regarding textile imports, including any applicable tariffs or quotas.

Yes, we handle both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

We provide ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.

Yes, we provide tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.