Shipping Toys from Oakland to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive sporting goods, select a Layered approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with padding. Place silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van normally works, but You should Verify door seals and use humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate additional interior lining on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, select Double-wall cartons, Limit pallet height, and use vertical supports. Prominently label pallets of games with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and confirm heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries have consumer safety rules for certain leisure products. You should Verify that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with aerosols, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require declared classification.

Because toys and leisure products often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo Is strongly recommended. Cover your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and check that the policy includes humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it's important to ensure that products are packaged securely to withstand ocean transit. Items should be protected from moisture and potential damage due to movement during transport. Additionally, compliance with safety standards for children's toys and sporting equipment is crucial, as these regulations can vary between the United States and China.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates that confirm compliance with safety regulations for toys and sporting goods. Import permits may also be needed based on the specific products being shipped, and adherence to customs regulations in both the United States and China is essential for smooth clearance.

We rely on in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, absolutely. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.