Detailed explanation of Amazon shipping process and FBA rules

1. Amazon Shipping FBA Rules

1. Pallet specifications

• Must use 40×48 inch (102x122cm) pallet with holes in all four directions.
• Do not use damaged pallets.
• Goods on the same pallet must correspond to goods with the same ID.
• The total weight after striking the plate (including the pallet) is less than or equal to 1500 pounds (approximately 689kg).
• Total height after impact, including flat panels less than or equal to 72 inches (approximately 182cm); double pallets cannot exceed 100 inches (approximately 254cm) and must support forklift handling. The quantity of individual items may exceed 72 inches, but the distance between the cargo and the surface of the vehicle after loading shall not be less than six tariffs (approximately 15.5cm). After the goods hit the plate, the distance from the pallet shall not exceed one tariff (2.5cm).

2. Packaging and labeling

• If the goods sold together weigh more than 45kg, it is recommended to make a separate plate; if a single product exceeds 45kg, it must be packed in pallets.
• If a single bulk cargo cannot be placed on a 40*48-inch pallet, a pallet suitable for the cargo can be used.
• Transparent film should be used when weaving; if different SKUs are played on one board, the SKUs must be separated.
• Four labels must be used per pallet; address labels must be affixed to the center of all four sides of the pallet (outside the transparent foil).
• The address label contains (shipping identification, Amazon warehouse address, shipping location) and is printed from the manufacturer’s sales account.

3. Small packaging requirements

• Dimensional requirements: Single packaging is a single box, each side can be 25 inches (63 cm).
• Weight requirements: In principle, the weight of a box should not exceed 50 pounds. Except individual products can be 22 kg.
• If a single box of goods exceeds 22 kilograms but is less than 44 kilograms, a “team lift” needs to be attached to the outer packaging. Note that the box must be lifted by more than two people.
• If a single box of product exceeds 44kg, it must be attached to the outer packaging with “team lift” indicating that the box must be lifted by a machine.
• The maximum weight for jewelry and watches is 40 pounds (18 kilograms).
• Individual products must have UCITS printed by the manufacturer in their sales account; this label cannot be copied, reused, or modified; the outer container must contain a shipping identification label and a shipping label; in addition to the ID, a shipping label should also be attached; Two labels must be affixed to the top or sides of the outer box for easy viewing.

2. Amazon overseas warehouse delivery process and advantages

1. Shipping process

• Amazon’s overseas warehouse delivery process mainly includes: one-piece delivery, overseas warehouse return label, and FBA transit warehouse.

2. Advantages

• Low service fees: The service fees of Amazon’s overseas warehouses are relatively lower than those of FBA services.
• Reduce the cargo transfer process: overseas warehouses directly send goods from domestic warehouses to overseas warehouses at the destination.
• Improve user purchasing experience: Overseas warehouses can provide independent after-sales services for Amazon sellers.
• Multi-channel distribution: Overseas warehouses usually cooperate with distribution platforms such as Global Huapin and Quark Distribution.

3. Amazon FBA shipping process

1. Create FBA list

• Create an FBA list in Amazon Seller Center and fill in the basic information of the product.

2. Prepare products

• After creating the listing, the seller needs to prepare the products and ship them to Amazon’s designated warehouse.

3. Shipping goods

• To send goods, you can choose the shipping method specified by Amazon or choose the appropriate shipping method yourself.

4. Receipt of goods into storage

• When the goods arrive at the Amazon warehouse, Amazon will perform receiving and warehousing operations.

5. Shipping

• Sellers only need to select the products to be shipped in Seller Center, and then fulfill and ship them in Amazon warehouses.

4. Notes on Amazon FBA shipping specifications

1. Outer box dimensions

• Before all products are put into storage, the size of any side of the outer box packaging should not be larger than 63.5 cm.
• The size of a single pallet is 1.2m x 1m x 1.8m according to the US standard and 1.2m x 0.8m x 1.6m according to the EU standard.

2. Weight of incoming products

• The weight of a single box cannot exceed the standard weight limit of 50 pounds.
• Individual bags of valuable jewelry should not exceed 40 pounds.

3. Tags

• All products also need to have national standard labels, sku labels, logistics labels and manufacturing labels on the outer packaging box.

Please note that the above content is derived from the information in the references and does not include personal opinions or conclusions.