Shipping Shelf-stable Food from New York to Manaus via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipped via ocean freight must be properly sealed and protected from moisture and contamination. It's essential to use appropriate packaging materials that comply with international shipping standards to prevent spoilage during transit.

When shipping packaged food from New York to Manaus, compliance with Brazilian health regulations is required, including obtaining necessary import permits and ensuring that products meet labeling and safety standards as stipulated by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA).

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