Shipping Toys from Guayaquil to Jacksonville via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive games, select a Layered approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with cushioning. Place moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a general-purpose container normally works, but You should check door seals and use drying agents. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at enhanced humidity control on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, select Double-wall cartons, control pallet height, and use edge protectors. Prominently label pallets of games with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and confirm heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries Apply product safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. You should check that all games meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require declared classification.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo is advisable. Cover your games at commercial invoice value and verify that the policy includes humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that items are packaged to withstand moisture and potential impacts during transit. Additionally, products should comply with safety regulations and standards applicable in both Ecuador and the United States to avoid delays at customs.

Essential documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of compliance for safety standards. Importers must also be aware of customs regulations and may need to provide additional documentation for specific items classified as sporting goods.

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