Shipping Processed Food from Manzanillo to Houston via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids 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 Soak surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including labeling, ingredient disclosure, and adherence to safety standards. Importers must also ensure that the food products meet the USDA requirements if applicable.

The Port of Manzanillo is equipped with facilities for handling containerized cargo, including refrigerated containers if necessary. The Port of Houston has extensive infrastructure for receiving and processing food products, including customs clearance facilities, which are essential for efficient handling of packaged food shipments.

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