Shipping Processed Food from Hong Kong to San Juan via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination during transit. Additionally, ensure that the cargo is securely loaded to minimize movement and potential damage during the journey.

Compliance with both U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and local Puerto Rican food safety standards is required. Importers must provide appropriate documentation, including a food import permit, and ensure that all products meet labeling and ingredient regulations as mandated by U.S. law.

Yes, our team is able to integrate via robust EDI/API capabilities, mapping fields, automating status updates, pushing documentation, and syncing PO and invoice data with systems like SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or custom WMS/ERP platforms.

Yes, our system supports user-level permissions so warehouse, finance, purchasing, or customer service teams can access exactly what they need and nothing they don’t.

Yes, our in-house team provides this. Our licensed customs experts handle import/export compliance, HS classification, tariff codes, ISF filings, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies.