US FBA and overseas warehouses: cross-border e-commerce logistics selection and operation guide

With the booming development of the cross-border e-commerce industry, more and more sellers choose to store goods in US FBA warehouses or overseas warehouses to improve logistics efficiency and service quality. This article will introduce in detail how to send goods from the US overseas warehouse to the FBA warehouse, the cost and process of overseas warehouse exchange, as well as the advantages and usage precautions of FBA return and exchange to overseas warehouses.

1. Operation steps for sending goods from US overseas warehouses to FBA warehouses

1. Create an FBA shipping plan
   In the inventory options in Amazon Seller Central, select “Create a new shipping plan.” Sellers need to provide details of the goods, such as quantity, dimensions and weight, and in which overseas warehouse the goods are stored.

2. Select a supplier
   Choose suppliers to work with Amazon based on your needs. Amazon partners with several shipping companies and forwarders that can provide you with international shipping and customs clearance services.

3. Arrange delivery of goods
   Contact the supplier of choice to arrange pickup from a U.S. overseas warehouse and international shipping. They will provide detailed instructions and procedures to ensure smooth delivery of goods to the FBA warehouse.

4. Track cargo shipment
   Stay in touch with suppliers to get tracking numbers or shipping updates for your shipments. This allows you to know the shipment status and estimated arrival time of your goods in real time.

5. Warehouse and customs clearance procedures
   Once the goods arrive in the country where the FBA warehouse is located, Amazon will carry out warehousing and customs clearance procedures. You don’t need to take care of these steps yourself, Amazon will help with the process.

2. Overseas warehouse bid replacement process and fee structure

Process

1. Select an overseas warehouse and register an account.
2. Create a removal order and express the goods to the overseas warehouse address.
3. Enter the tracking number and scan the goods after receiving them at the warehouse.
4. Get new tags and provide them to overseas warehouses.
5. Relabeling and packing.
6. Generate labels outside the box and provide them to overseas warehouses.
7. Ship to FBA warehouse.

Fees

1. Amazon removal shipping costs
   This fee is charged by the Amazon FBA warehouse, and the specific amount depends on the weight and volume of the order.

2. Free warehousing discount in overseas warehouses
   Sellers who relabel the goods and return them to the FBA warehouse within the specified time can enjoy 30 days of free storage fees.

3. Labor service fee for label replacement
   It is expected to pay a service fee of US$0.5 per piece, excluding the cost of sorting and counting.

4. Packing and packaging materials fees
   Expect to pay USD 2-5/carton for packaging materials.

5. Outer box labeling fee
   Each box needs to be affixed with 2 outer box labels, and you are expected to pay a label fee of US$0.7 per label.

6. Logistics freight return to FBA warehouse
   The specific cost depends on the packing weight and FBA warehouse address, and needs to be calculated based on the actual situation.

3. Advantages and precautions of US FBA returns and exchanges to overseas warehouses

Advantages

1. Efficient return and exchange processing
   FBA return and exchange standard overseas warehouses help sellers quickly and accurately handle return and exchange requests through professional return and exchange processing procedures, improving customer satisfaction.

2. Reduce transportation costs
   By storing goods in the US FBA warehouse, sellers can save cross-border transportation costs while enjoying FBA’s fast delivery service.

3. Expand sales scope
   Taking advantage of FBA’s strong logistics network and overseas warehouse coverage, sellers can more easily sell goods to the United States and other international markets.

4. Simplify warehouse management
   Provide comprehensive warehouse management services, including inventory management, product labeling, replenishment planning, etc., to reduce the operational burden of sellers.

Notes

1. Properly plan inventory
   Sellers need to reasonably plan their inventory based on market demand to avoid overstocking or out-of-stock problems.

2. Learn about return and exchange policies
   Before using FBA’s return and exchange overseas warehouse service, sellers should understand FBA’s return and exchange policies and requirements in detail.

3. Pay attention to product quality control
   In order to reduce the occurrence of returns and exchanges, sellers should pay attention to product quality control to ensure that the products meet customer expectations and requirements.

4. Regularly monitor inventory and returns and exchanges
   Sellers need to regularly monitor inventory status and returns and exchanges, adjust replenishment plans and handle returns and exchanges in a timely manner.

4. Choice of US overseas warehouse and FBA

US overseas warehouse

• Faster delivery times
• Save customs clearance
• Flexible inventory management

FBA

• Simplified logistics process
• Global sales network
• Excellent customer service

How to choose?

• Target Market
• Product Properties
• Cost Factor

5. Methods and benefits of transferring FBA goods to overseas warehouses

Method

1. Register a seller account and apply for FBA service.
2. Send products from Amazon warehouse to overseas warehouse.
3. Prepare required documents and submit on time.
4. Confirm shipment and track shipment status.

Benefits

1. Reduced cargo restrictions
2. Quick replenishment during peak season
3. Control Risk

Through the above introduction, we can see that whether the goods are sent from the US overseas warehouse to the FBA warehouse, the overseas warehouse changes the label, or the FBA returns the label to the overseas warehouse, it has its own unique operation process and cost structure. Sellers need to comprehensively consider the target market, product attributes and cost factors when choosing logistics methods to provide high-quality logistics services and meet customer needs.