Shipping Bottled Drinks from Newark to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests 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 Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak 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 Food, you might 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 All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and specific food safety certifications as mandated by Chinese customs, such as the Health Certificate and Import Permit for food products.

Packaged food exports to China must comply with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) regulations, including adherence to food safety standards, labeling requirements, and potential inspections upon arrival in Shenzhen.

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