Shipping Ambient Food from Rio Grande to Detroit 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 drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries 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. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

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 free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

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 list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, 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. Most carriers 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.

Shipments of packaged food from Brazil to the United States must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including registration of facilities and adherence to labeling requirements. Additionally, customs documentation such as a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and import permits may be required.

Packaged food should be securely packed to withstand ocean transport conditions, including temperature variations and humidity. It is important to ensure that the packaging is resistant to moisture and damage during transit, and that any necessary temperature control measures are in place if the products are sensitive to heat or cold.

Our customs brokerage includes tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

Our network includes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

We encourage you to take the DNA “One Test Run Challenge” with a single shipment so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership-focused approach.