Shipping Toys & Sporting Goods from Colombo to Boston via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive Toys, choose a multi-layer approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with Void fill. Add Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container is usually adequate, but shippers should Verify door seals and install Container desiccants. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider Ventilated containers on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, choose stronger boxes, Limit pallet height, and add Corner posts. Mark pallets of Toys with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and make sure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries have Safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. Shippers should Verify that all games meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require Special packing.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, taking out cargo insurance Is strongly recommended. Protect your Toys at Full replacement value and Confirm that the policy Covers water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export permits from Sri Lanka. Additionally, an Importer Security Filing (ISF) may be required for entry into the United States.

Yes, Toys & Sporting Goods must comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, including safety standards and labeling requirements. Importers should also be aware of any applicable tariffs and duties.

Yes, our team can arrange custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.

Once onboarded, you are assigned a dedicated support team led by a Client Success Officer, so you work with real people who know your freight instead of call centers or scripts.

Our company takes ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments, with payment terms set during onboarding and adjustable for specific enterprise requirements.