Shipping Processed Food from Barcelona to Newark via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight. It is important to ensure that containers are properly sealed to prevent contamination and spoilage, as well as to maintain compliance with food safety regulations.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which include registration of the facility where the food is produced and adherence to labeling requirements. Importers must also ensure that the food meets U.S. standards for safety and quality.

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