Shipping Bottled Drinks from Balboa to Seattle via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be shipped in a manner that prevents damage and contamination. It is important to ensure that the containers are sealed properly and are resistant to moisture and pests. Additionally, temperature control may be necessary for certain types of processed food to maintain quality during transit.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and adherence to safety standards. Importers must also provide necessary documentation such as the Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, and any required certificates of analysis or inspection.

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