Shipping and routing requirements
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Shipping and routing requirements

Packaging your shipment correctly is crucial to making sure your inventory reaches us safely and that it's optimized for entry into our fulfillment centers.

The following requirements apply to all boxes shipped to Amazon fulfillment centers whether by small parcel delivery, less than truckload (LTL), or full truckload (FTL) shipping.

Some shipments have additional requirements:

Download our Shipment checklist (PDF).

Important: Share the following requirements with your carrier. Failure to comply with FBA product preparation requirements, safety requirements, and product restrictions may result in the following:
  • Refusal of inventory at the Amazon fulfillment center
  • Disposal or return of inventory
  • Blocking of future shipments to the fulfillment center
  • Inbound defect fees for the additional cost required to re-direct, receive, and process your shipment. To learn more, go to Inbound defect fees.

Box content information

Providing information about the contents of your boxes will improve the management of your inventory on Amazon and help your products become available for sale more quickly.

Important: Provide accurate box content information might result into avoid blocking of future shipments, and a manual processing fee.

If you select Skip providing box contents, make sure that:

  • Each box contains inventory from only one shipment ID. Do not combine items from multiple shipments in the same box. You can find the required shipment ID on the Summary page for that shipment.
  • The shipment details that are listed on your shipping plan must match the shipment that you sent to the fulfillment center. These details include the following:
    • Merchant SKU
    • UPC/EAN/ISBN or other external barcode
    • FNSKU
    • Product condition
    • Quantity shipped
    • Packing option (individually packed or case packed)
    • Box weights and dimensions
  • Units are prepped according to the requirements found on the Packaging and prep requirements page

Packaging shipments

Following these instructions helps ensure shipments arrive undamaged and ready for intake to our fulfillment centers:

  • Use a rigid, six-sided box with flaps intact.
  • Use a single address label that has clear, complete delivery and return information.
  • Each box you include in the shipment must have its own unique FBA Box ID label printed from your Shipping Queue.
  • Each pallet requires four FBA Pallet ID labels, one on the top center of each side. Each box on the pallet also requires its own unique FBA Box ID label.
  • When shipping multiple case packs in a larger box, apply the unique FBA Box ID shipping label on the outside of the primary box.
  • If you are reusing boxes, remove all old shipping labels, barcodes, or markings.
  • Cover existing barcodes with opaque tape or use a black felt-tip marker to render the barcode unscannable by crossing out the barcode. This prevents the incorrect barcode from being accidentally scanned during the receiving process.
  • Wrap all items separately.
  • Use adequate packaging material.
  • Use strong tape designed for shipping.
  • Use 2 inches of cushioning between each of your items and the inside of the box.
  • After you pack your box, shake it gently. The contents should not move when shaken.
  • Using boxes with dimensions measuring at least 6 x 4 x 1 inches and weighing at least 1 lb can reduce delays in receiving.
  • Boxes must not exceed these maximum size and weight requirements: No more than 25.00 inches on any side and no more than 50.00 lb total, unless the box contains an individual oversize item that exceeds these limits. See the Box Dimensions and Box Weight sections below for additional information on box requirements.

Avoiding the following also helps ensure shipments arrive ready for intake to Amazon fulfillment centers:

  • Do not use point-of-sale containers. Point-of-sale containers are part of the product you are selling and typically contain one single unit. (For example, a coffee maker shipped and sold in its original container.)
  • Do not use open boxes typically used for display purposes. (For example, open front boxes or boxes without tops.)

  • Do not use pallet-sized boxes (also known as "gaylords").

  • Don’t use string, straps, or over-wrap (plastic or paper).
  • Do not bundle multiple boxes together.

Picking the right-sized box for what you are shipping is important. If the container is too large, you will need to fill it up with enough packaging material so that the box will not collapse if heavier boxes are stacked on top during shipping.

Tip: For best results, use a new, single-wall, corrugated shipping container with a high burst- or crush-strength stamp.

Acceptable standard boxes:

  • Regular slotted carton (RSC)
  • B flute
  • ECT-32 (edge crush test)
  • 200 lb./sq. inch (burst strength)

Use a minimum of 2 inches of appropriate packing material around each item and the same amount in between your products and the walls of the box. If your items are being shipped in the manufacturer's case pack, the 2 inches of packing material is not necessary.

Box dimensions

Boxes containing multiple items (standard or oversized items) must not exceed 25.0 inches on any side.

Boxes that contain a single oversize item that do not fit the above dimension limitations must comply with the following requirements:

  • A box may exceed the 25.0 inches if it contains a single oversize unit that measures longer than 25 inches. If this is the case, then the box must only contain one single oversized item and must not be significantly longer than the item dimensions. Boxes that are excessively large relative to the oversize units may be subject to restriction of shipping privileges, additional fees, or refusal at a fulfillment center. For all the boxes, we recommend you to exceed 2 inches of cushioning on all the sides.
  • Boxes may exceed 50 lb, but must not weigh more than 65 lb. If this is the case, the box must not exceed 25.0 inches on any side.
Note: Any box that weighs more than 50 lb must contain "Team Lift"/"Heavy Package" safety label displayed on top and sides of each heavy-weight box (5 labels in total).

Important: Box dimension policies are strictly enforced. Sending oversize boxes to the fulfillment center may lead to blocking of future shipments.

Box weight

Weigh and measure boxes and pallets accurately and ensure that the correct values are provided for every shipment. All cartons must also meet these weight requirements:

  • Boxes must not exceed the standard weight limit of 50.00 lb, unless they contain one single item that exceeds 50.00 lb.
    • For a single item that exceeds 50.00 lb, attach a label that clearly indicates Team Lift on the top and sides of the box.
    • For a single item that exceeds 100.00 lb, attach a label that clearly indicates Mechanical Lift on the top and sides of the box.
  • Boxes containing jewelry or watches must not exceed 40.00 lb.
  • UPS allowances for larger box dimensions and weight do not apply to boxes containing multiple standard-size items.
Important: Box weight policies are strictly enforced. Sending overweight cartons to the fulfillment center may lead to blocking of future shipments.
Note:
  • Accurate box weight and dimensions are required for all shipments, even if you opt to not provide box content information in Seller Central, or if you are not using an Amazon partnered carrier.
  • We do not provide Seller the “Team lift” or “Mechanical lift” labels for now, you may generate it by yourself, and please make sure to use local language of the shipment ship-to country.

Packing materials

Using appropriate packing material ensures your shipment quickly moves through the fulfillment center receiving process and protects our associates from potential safety issues.

Use the following packing materials:

  • Bubble Wrap
  • Full sheets of paper (heavy-weight kraft paper is best)
  • Inflatable air pillows
  • Polyethylene foam sheeting

Do not use the following packing materials:

  • All types of packing peanuts, including those made of biodegradable material or corn starch
  • Foam strips
  • Crinkle wrap
  • Shredded paper
  • Thermocol chips
  • Styrofoam

Tip: After you pack your box, shake it gently. The contents should not move when shaken.

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Breaking down the material benefits

Bubble Wrap or small cell bubble sheeting provides surface protection as well as shock absorption. It can also be wrapped around almost any product, regardless of shape or size.

Paper, specifically kraft paper intended for packing applications, can be used to fill empty space in your shipping box. For best results, use kraft paper with a minimum basis weight of 60 lb to ensure that it is thick enough to provide protection.

Inflatable air pillows use air pressure to secure and hold products in place inside the shipping container, and provide an air barrier of cushioning. They generally come in a strip of air pillows that you can easily use as lightweight dunnage to fill the empty space in your box.

Warning: Inflatable air pillows can lose pressure in low-temperature and high-altitude environments.

Polyethylene foam sheeting is thin, soft, resilient, and provides surface protection and cushioning properties. This type of packaging is good for protecting lightweight items.

Additional requirements

All products require a scannable barcode. For more information, see FBA product barcode requirements.

Each box in a shipment requires an Amazon FBA Box ID label in addition to any carrier labels. For more information, see Shipment label requirements.

Additional requirements apply based on the shipping method you use:

In addition, boxes and box contents must be packaged in such a way that the contents arrive safely and intact at the fulfillment center. For more information, see Packaging and prep requirements.

Refused shipments

Some common issues that may result in the refusal of inventory at the fulfillment center include shipments that are larger than expected, not labeled properly, violate policy, damaged, or sent to the wrong fulfillment center.

Each shipment sent into an Amazon fulfillment center requires an advanced dock appointment to be made by your carrier. Failing to create a dock appointment will result in your shipment being refused. For more information about requesting a dock appointment, see Carrier requirements for LTL and FTL deliveries.

Shipments may be rejected at the dock and returned to you at your expense. Seller Damage refers to any inventory that is delivered to an Amazon fulfillment center in an unsellable condition. Shipments considered Seller Damaged or Defective incur a return freight charge.

Shipments that are closed, have been canceled or deleted, or have not been fully completed cannot be delivered to an Amazon fulfillment center. For information on deleting shipments, see Deleted, misrouted and incomplete shipments.

Shipments that contain products that are unexpected or exceed the capabilities of the fulfillment center may be refused. Ensuring your product listings are created with correct information, such as entering accurate weight and dimensions and selecting the appropriate category, assists in ensuring successful placement and delivery to a corresponding fulfillment center.

You cannot refuse or return shipments that are returned to you without first contacting Amazon and your carrier. When a shipment is refused at a fulfillment center, your carrier will be given information from the fulfillment center. Reach out and work with your carrier for any shipment that is refused. Return shipments that you refuse or return to Amazon again without first contacting Amazon and your carrier may be refused by Amazon a second time, and any costs incurred will be at your expense.

Shipping directly to a fulfillment center from a distributor

Make sure your distributor has the correct Amazon FBA Box ID labels for your shipment. You can grant limited access to your seller account to access labels. For more information, see Set user permissions.

In addition, your distributor must adhere to all Amazon shipment requirements.

Acknowledgement for Huawei items

You acknowledge that the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has restricted and may in the future restrict dealings with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and certain of its non-U.S. affiliates included on the bureau’s Entity List ("Huawei Listed Entities").

You are responsible for complying with these restrictions, as updated from time to time, in relation to any products, software, or technology ("items") that you receive from Amazon or its affiliates. This includes ensuring that you do not remove, transfer, or accept any items, including inventory, that are subject to these restrictions from Amazon or its fulfillment centers if you are a Huawei Listed Entity or for the purpose of transferring or delivering such items to a Huawei Listed Entity.

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