Shipping Bottled Drinks from Chicago to Shekou via Ocean Freight

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

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend 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, being shelf-stable, generally requires proper temperature control and protection from moisture during ocean freight. It should be securely packed to prevent damage and contamination, and appropriate dunnage should be used to avoid shifting during transit.

Shipping packaged food from the U.S. to China requires compliance with both U.S. export regulations and Chinese import regulations. Documentation such as a health certificate, import permit, and a commercial invoice is necessary. Additionally, products must meet China’s food safety standards and labeling requirements.

Our team provides 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.

Our customers get 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.

Shippers have shared 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.