Detailed explanation of Amazon FBA shipment preparation and overweight issues

Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) service provides sellers with convenient warehousing and logistics solutions. However, when using this service, sellers need to pay attention to shipment preparation and avoid overweight issues.

Shipping Preparation Guide

Check the items in the shipment

Sellers must ensure that the SKU and quantity of the physical goods shipped are exactly the same as those filled in when creating. This step is to prevent wrong selection and shipment of the wrong products and ensure accurate inventory.

Choose a shipping service

Transportation methods are divided into two methods: small package delivery (SPD) and less than truckload or full truckload transportation (LTL/FTL). Small parcel express is suitable for goods packaged in individual boxes, and the delivery boxes are individually labeled for delivery. Less-than-truckload or full truckload transportation is suitable for boxes fixed on labeled pallets for transportation. LTL and truckload transportation and distribution methods require a delivery reservation.

Set box information

Sellers need to set the number of boxes. If there is a large quantity of products and multiple boxes are required for delivery, the number of boxes should be filled in truthfully in the total number of boxes. When providing box content information, there are three options: “Use web form”, “Upload file”, “Skip box information and charge manual processing fee”. It is recommended to use the web form to fill in the box information.

Print shipping labels

You need to use self-adhesive stickers to print outer box labels and stick them on the outer box. The labels on each box are unique, and labels for all boxes must be printed and pasted.

FBA shipment overweight problem

Amazon FBA overweight standards

The specific regulations of Amazon FBA overweight standards in the United States are as follows:

• Standard Size Items: Maximum size is 18″x14″x8″, maximum weight is 20 lbs.
• Oversized Items: Maximum size is 108 inches (length + width + height), maximum weight is 150 pounds.

How to avoid Amazon FBA being overweight?

In order to avoid Amazon FBA being overweight, sellers can take the following measures:

• Check the size and weight of the product to ensure it meets Amazon’s standards;
• For large items, choose an appropriate shipping method to avoid excessive weight;
• For oversized items, consider using Amazon’s LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping service.

Punitive measures for overweight

If the FBA product is overweight, the seller needs to pay additional fees for the portion exceeding the standard weight:

• Standard size items: There is an additional charge of $0.15 per pound for items over the standard weight (20 pounds).
• Oversized items: There is an additional fee of $0.30 per pound for items that exceed the standard weight (150 pounds).

Preventive measures

To avoid being overweight, you can follow these steps:

• Regularly review and update your product information to ensure that listed weights and dimensions are accurate.
• Choose appropriate packaging materials to ensure that the goods are not damaged during transportation, but at the same time, do not overuse packaging materials that result in overweight.
• Perform self-inspection before shipment to ensure that all packaging meets standards and pay attention to whether the carton is secure.
• Work with logistics partners or third-party inspection agencies to conduct weight and size inspections.

Conclusion

Following Amazon’s warehousing standards, actively working with them to solve problems, and taking preventive measures before shipping will help maintain your Amazon account and maintain a good business relationship. By properly managing and processing FBA shipments, sellers can improve inventory management efficiency and optimize supply chain operations.

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