Shipping Dry Food from Salvador to Seattle via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and adherence to safety standards. Importers need to file a Prior Notice with the FDA prior to arrival, and all products must be inspected and approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Packaged food should be properly sealed and stored in temperature-controlled containers if necessary to maintain quality. Humidity and temperature fluctuations during the ocean transit should be monitored to prevent spoilage or damage to the products.

Customers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

DNA is fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, we do, including CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.