Shipping Snacks from Dallas-Fort Worth to Shekou via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of processed food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored to maintain its shelf stability during the ocean freight journey. It is important to use appropriate packaging materials that can withstand moisture and temperature variations. Additionally, compliance with food safety standards and regulations is essential, including adherence to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines before export.

Shipments of packaged food to China require compliance with Chinese import regulations, including obtaining the necessary permits from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). Importers must ensure that the products meet China's food safety standards, including labeling requirements in Chinese, and may need to provide a Certificate of Origin and health certificates depending on the product type.

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