Shipping Shelf-stable Food from Santos to Tampa via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice submission for food imports. Additionally, the products must meet the standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if applicable, and must be accompanied by appropriate documentation such as a commercial invoice and packing list.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is robust and moisture-resistant to protect the contents from seawater exposure and humidity during the ocean journey.

SAMMIE helps international teams by providing a single dashboard with all data needed to manage shipments, saving significant time and improving control compared to archaic, time-consuming methods using inaccurate data.

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

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