Shipping Processed Food from Kobe to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you May also need Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be handled in compliance with both Japanese and U.S. regulations, ensuring that the products remain shelf-stable during transit. Proper temperature control may be necessary, even for ambient food, to prevent moisture damage and maintain quality. Additionally, packaging should be robust enough to withstand ocean freight conditions.

Shipments of packaged food from Japan to the U.S. must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and documentation. Importers must file a prior notice with the FDA and ensure that all products meet U.S. safety standards, including any necessary phytosanitary certificates for certain food items.

We offer in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.

Yes, we offer B2B pick/pack and palletization services.

Yes, we support time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.