Breakage prevention, from carton to claim
How glass jars and bottles are packed for export, which packing data accompanies a quotation, and who carries breakage risk under each Incoterm.
How is glass packed for export?
Export cartons with inserts keep jars separated inside the box, and cartons are palletised for container loading. The packing spec is fixed at quotation so carton dimensions, gross weight and pallet count are known before booking, not discovered at the dock.
What packing data comes with a quotation?
Per-carton gross weight, packed carton dimensions, pallet count and HS code 7010. With those four numbers your forwarder can price door-to-door freight the same day, and the same figures appear on the packing documents issued at handover.
Who carries breakage risk in transit?
The Incoterm decides. Under EXW risk passes at the factory premises, under FOB once the cargo is on board, and under CIF the seller buys minimum-cover insurance for the voyage while risk still passes at the port of shipment. DDP keeps risk with the seller to your door.
Which documents support a damage claim?
The packing documents issued at handover: the packing list with carton and pallet figures, plus the commercial invoice. Under EXW and FOB the claim runs on the buyer's policy; under CIF the seller's minimum-cover policy responds.