Shipping Packaged Groceries from Monterrey to Cincinnati via Ground Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, and may also need a phytosanitary certificate and FDA prior notice for food imports into the United States.

Yes, packaged food must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including labeling requirements and safety standards, as well as any applicable customs regulations for food imports.

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