Shipping Leisure Products from Izmir to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive sporting goods, choose a Layered approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with padding. Include silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a dry van is usually adequate, but You should check door seals and use humidity absorbers. For premium toys with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate additional interior lining on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, choose Double-wall cartons, control pallet height, and use vertical supports. Clearly mark pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries enforce consumer safety rules for children’s toys. You should check that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that product certificates is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with aerosols, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require Special packing.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, Insuring cargo is advisable. Cover your sporting goods at Full replacement value and check that the policy includes Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that products are securely packaged to withstand vibrations and humidity during transit. Additionally, items must comply with safety standards and regulations specific to the United States, such as labeling requirements and age restrictions.

Toys & Sporting Goods exported from Turkey to the United States must adhere to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulations. This includes meeting safety standards, providing necessary testing documentation, and ensuring proper labeling. Importers should also be aware of any tariffs or trade restrictions that may apply.

DNA provides in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.

Yes, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.

Yes, DNA serves time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.