Shipping Processed Food from Miami to Puerto Caldera via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend 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.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and may need a phytosanitary certificate and health certificate to comply with Costa Rican regulations.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transport to prevent spoilage, and must be securely packed to withstand ocean conditions such as humidity and movement.

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