Shipping Food from Xiaolan to Newark via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” 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 beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

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 could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, 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 damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be handled with care to prevent damage to the packaging and contamination. It is essential to ensure that the food is stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain its quality, especially for shelf-stable products. Proper ventilation in the shipping containers is also necessary to avoid humidity build-up that could affect the food's integrity.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Chinese export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. Importers must provide a prior notice to the FDA before the food arrives in the U.S. Additionally, all food products must be labeled according to U.S. standards, and appropriate documentation, such as a commercial invoice and packing list, must be included to facilitate customs clearance.

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