Shipping Packaged Food from Yokohama to Baltimore via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry 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 Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can 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 Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak 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 Food, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged 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 Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient 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 Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be kept in a controlled environment to prevent exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity during the ocean freight journey. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice of importation. Additionally, imported food must meet labeling requirements and may be subject to inspection at the port of entry in Baltimore.

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