You can use 2D barcodes to provide the product quantities and expiration dates (if applicable) for each box in your shipment.
If you use 2D barcodes, you do not need to provide box content information through Seller Central. Instead, you can select Use 2D barcodes in the shipment creation workflow and then apply a 2D barcode to each of your boxes. We can then simply scan your barcodes to determine the contents of a specific box.
Providing box content information helps reduce the time needed between your products arriving at the fulfillment center and your products being available for sale. 2D barcodes are especially useful for drop shipping inventory directly from suppliers. Your supplier can provide box information without having access to the details of your FBA shipment. If you manage high-volume operations, 2D barcodes will scale to larger shipments more easily.
To enable the 2D barcode option, follow these steps in Seller Central:
Please note that you will need to use a third-party application or website to generate 2D barcodes. 2D barcodes do not replace Amazon shipping labels. Amazon shipping labels are still required.
Amazon accepts all 2D barcodes that meet the following standards:
PDF417 (Recommended) | |
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Module width | Minimum: 0.020" (0.508 mm) |
Row height | Minimum: 3 modules |
Error correction | Minimum: Level 6 |
Data Matrix | |
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Supported versions | 14x14, 16x16, 18x18, 20x20 or 22x22 |
Module width and height | Minimum: 0.040" (1.016 mm) |
QR Code | |
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Module width and height | Minimum: 0.040" (1.016 mm) |
Error correction | Minimum: High level |
Barcode labels should be printed in black on a white label at a minimum of 600 DPI.
The barcode must contain the following information in the order listed:
A colon should be used between a code and its value. Each segment should be separated by a comma.
Please note the following:
Box with UPC product | |
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Shipment ID (PO)=FBA23JFC2G UPC=847603044631 Quantity=24 Expiration Date=2014, April 28 |
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This barcode reads: AMZN,PO:FBA23JFC2G,UPC:847603044631,QTY:24,EXP:140428 |
Box with UPC product (no expiration date) | |
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Shipment ID (PO)=FBA23JFC2G UPC=847603044631 Quantity=24 |
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This barcode reads: AMZN,PO:FBA23JFC2G,UPC:847603044631,QTY:24 |
Box with ASIN and UPC products | ||
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Shipment ID (PO)=FBA23JFC2G ASIN=B00H1BPQ1Y Quantity=12 Expiration Date=2014, March 1 |
Shipment ID (PO)=FBA23JFC2G UPC=847603044631 Quantity=24 Expiration Date=2014, April 28 |
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This barcode reads: AMZN,PO:FBA23JFC2G,ASIN:B00H1BPQ1Y,QTY:12,EXP:140301,UPC:847603044631,QTY:24,EXP:140428 |
Box with two UPC products | ||
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Shipment ID (PO)=FBA23JFC2G UPC=776403045720 Quantity=10 Expiration Date=2014, May 15 |
Shipment ID (PO)=FBA23JFC2G UPC=847603044631 Quantity=24 Expiration Date=2014, April 28 |
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This barcode reads: AMZN,PO:FBA23JFC2G,UPC:776403045720,QTY:10,EXP:140515,UPC:847603044631,QTY:24,EXP:140428 |
Please note that the barcode images in this document are samples only, and the actual size of your barcodes will be dependent on several factors, including your barcode type and the number of ASINs in your shipment.