Shipping Bottled Drinks from Ningbo to New York via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food will require itemized 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 beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is properly secured to avoid damage and contamination. Additionally, the packaging should be robust enough to withstand the conditions of ocean transport.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and import permits. It is also necessary to provide a certificate of origin and may require a food safety inspection certificate to comply with U.S. regulatory standards for imported food products.

The platform’s document tools will auto-tag and organize bills of lading, customs forms, and invoices so you no longer need to hunt through folders or inboxes.

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