Paying for Amazon Global Logistics
This article applies to selling in: United States

Paying for Amazon Global Logistics

You can pay for Amazon Global Logistics shipments in two ways:

  • With a disbursement account through Seller Central
  • Via wire transfer through Shipper Central
Note: For step-by-step instructions on setting up payment, download Using Amazon Global Logistics in Seller Central in English or Chinese.

For more information, see these Help topics:

Booking transportation

Using Send to Amazon to book transportation with Amazon Global Logistics

After you book: bill of lading, shipment tracking, changing a booking

Claims and reimbursements

Program fees and how to view them

Amazon Global Logistics charges these fees:

To view your overall fees, click your payments summary on the Seller Central homepage. You can also go to your payments dashboard by clicking Reports and then selecting Payments.

To view specific fees, do the following:

  1. Go to your payments dashboard.
  2. Click the Transaction View tab.
  3. In the Filter view by drop-down menu, select Service Fees.
  4. Click Update. Amazon Global Logistics freight charges will appear as FBA International Freight Shipping Charge and FBA International Freight Duties and Taxes Charge.

For an itemized breakdown of a fee, click the cost in the Total column.

Note: For a complete list of rates for shipments from China to the US, go to the Amazon Global Logistics portal.

USD payments with a disbursement account

You can pay in US dollars (USD) through Seller Central by using a disbursement account.Fees are charged against the account within 48 hours after a shipment is received at a fulfillment center. If inventory is being distributed to multiple fulfillment centers, fees are charged 7 days after delivery to the first fulfillment center. If there are additional fees, they will typically be charged seven days after the shipment has been received and, if necessary, charged again 14 days later.

With a disbursement account, you’ll select a preferred currency when you set up your Amazon Global Logistics profile. You’ll also provide general company information (including address, email, phone, and signatory name), tax information (bank name and account number), and billing contact information.

Note: Be sure to have a sufficient balance in your Seller Central account when making payment. If you don’t have a sufficient balance, Amazon may seek payment or reimbursement by other means permitted by your seller agreement or applicable law. This can include charging your credit card.

CNY or RMB payments via wire transfer

You can book shipments through Shipper Central and pay in Chinese yuan (CNY) or renminbi (RMB) via wire transfer. If you have never used Shipper Central and prefer to pay using a wire transfer, sign up for an account.

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