Shipping Bottled Drinks from Busan to Nashville via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipped from South Korea to the United States must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including registration of the facility where the food is produced and adherence to labeling requirements. Additionally, a prior notice must be submitted to the FDA before the food arrives in the U.S.

Key documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates such as health certificates or phytosanitary certificates, depending on the nature of the packaged food. It's essential to ensure all documents comply with both South Korean export regulations and U.S. import regulations.

DNA offers in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.

Using DNA, you receive live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.

Our clients say that SAMMIE makes managing shipments simple, puts accurate real-time location, status, and ETAs at their fingertips, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage many shipments.