Amazon FBA Cargo Management and Logistics Optimization Guide
1. Goods delivery process
The process that needs to be confirmed when delivering goods includes the inspection method, person in charge of inspection, inspection content, delivery location, delivery method, delivery time, delivery docking person, etc. There are two methods of inspection: random inspection and full inspection. Pre-delivery inspection personnel should inspect the quantity, workmanship, function, color, size specifications, packaging and other details of the goods before product production and packaging are completed and ready for delivery. Whether it is random inspection or full inspection, it should be carried out in accordance with internationally recognized standards and at the same time comply with the buyer’s AQL sampling level.
2. Cargo tracking and electronic bill of lading
Amazon Freight provides convenient and fast cargo tracking and electronic bill of lading services. With Amazon Freight scheduled shipments, shippers can track the status of their shipments at any time through the website. Amazon Freight’s electronic bill of lading (ePOD) is a driver who uses a smartphone to take a photo of a paper bill of lading (BOL) and digitally collect signatures and confirmations from relevant parties (shipper, driver, and consignee).
3. Cargo packaging skills
Use six-sided rigid packaging boxes with complete lids. Each box in the shipment must have its own FBA shipment label (printed from Shipment Progress). Each pallet requires 4 labels, one on the top center of each side. After packing the box, give it a gentle shake. The contents of the box should not move when shaken. Products packaged in cartons should only contain one order. If a carton is to contain products from multiple orders, make sure that one carton can only contain a maximum of 5 orders of products.
4. Do I need to pay taxes when goods and money are transferred back to China?
Does Amazon have to pay taxes when transferring goods and money back to China? In fact, this is not necessarily the case. This is of course subject to taxation, but the current ruling standard for tax jurisdiction in our country is based on the final location. As long as the local jurisdiction has the right to perform tax obligations on cross-border e-commerce within the region, merchants (whether merchants, organizations or individuals) must comply with my country’s inbound and outbound e-commerce tax obligations.
5. Amazon FBA cargo warehousing and tariff calculation
FBA has two methods when allocating inventory. The first method is distributed inventory layout, which is the default setting of the seller’s backend. The second method is inventory allocation service, which is relatively free. Regarding the calculation of tariff collection, it is necessary to understand the tariff collection policies of each country.
6. Advantages of Amazon’s self-organized logistics method
Amazon’s autonomous cargo logistics method can improve logistics efficiency. Adopting spontaneous cargo logistics can reduce logistics costs. Amazon’s self-service logistics approach can increase product sales. Amazon’s autonomous logistics approach can improve environmental efficiency.
7. What should I do if Amazon FBA goods are labeled incorrectly?
After Amazon FBA goods are mislabeled, the problem needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. If the mislabeled product has been sold, the seller needs to communicate with the buyer in a timely manner. Sellers can also change labels through overseas warehouses. Sellers need to pay attention to the following matters when labeling: avoid covering the thermal paper label with transparent tape; express delivery orders generally cannot be pasted on the label; two FBA labels need to be affixed to the outer surface of the goods on different sides; packaging The outer box needs to be neat and of good quality.
8. For Amazon sellers, can they use ePacket to send goods
ePou Bao is an international express delivery service launched by China Post. There is no unified answer to whether Amazon sellers can use ePacket to send goods. This depends on multiple factors such as Amazon platform regulations, logistics requirements of the destination country and region, logistics speed and traceability.
9. What to do if the goods sent to Amazon FBA are overweight
Amazon FBA products have very strict standards for a series of data such as specifications, weight, dimensions, etc. of the warehousing products. If the product is warned multiple times for being overweight in the warehouse, it is very likely that the platform will fine you or your FBA shipping authority will be revoked. Merchants should note that the carton packaging weight of the product cannot exceed 23kg when shipping. The size of any side of the carton packaging cannot exceed 63.5cm, unless the size of a single item exceeds this value.
The above is a guide to Amazon FBA cargo management and logistics optimization. I hope it will be helpful to you.