Shipping Dry Food from Foshan to Minneapolis via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate 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. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be kept in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. Proper sealing and packaging materials are essential to protect the integrity of the food products from moisture and contamination during the ocean freight journey.

Shipments of packaged food 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. Importers must also provide a prior notice to the FDA before the food arrives in the U.S.

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