Shipping Dry Food from Baltimore to Mexico City via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be securely packaged to prevent damage during transit, with temperature control measures in place if necessary. It is important to ensure that the food is shelf-stable and complies with both U.S. and Mexican food safety regulations to avoid spoilage or contamination.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary import permits for food products. Additionally, a phytosanitary certificate or health certificate may be needed to comply with Mexican regulations regarding food imports.

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SAMMIE’s Document Intelligence can auto-tag and organize bills of lading, customs forms, and invoices so you no longer need to hunt through folders or inboxes.

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