Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon
Contents
1. Quick Reference Guide fu fillment by amazon Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon uick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Contents Labeled INVENTO ninenin anra e aa eaaa a eee hada sve eee 1 Shipment Labels csceccsccsscsssscscessesscsseseseeseesessesseseesessseneseeseesesenseeseesesseneeseeseesesaearesessessese 4 Packaging and Prep Requirements ccceccccseccecescseeececeseeeeeeecseeecaceecaeeeeecaeeesaceesaseeeesaneesaees 5 Shipping and Routing Requirements c ccccsssccscsssssscssseccssssessseeseessessssesseseesseseseeseesaesaseeseess 8 Shipment Packing GuidelineS ccccccsscscssssssssssescsessesssseseesseseesesessesaesesseseesausaeseseesansatsasenes 9 Small Parcel Delivery to AMA ZON c ccccscescessssssssssssssesscssssecessesessessesaesassessesaesacseseeseesansatsnsers 10 Less than Truckload LTL and Full Truckload FTL Deliveries to AMA ZON c csesessseeeeeees 11 Delivering Imports to AMAZON ccccccssescesssssssssssssssssesssseseessesacsessessesaesasseseesarsaesasseseesansatenserss 13 Delivering Televisions tO AMAZON cssceccssssssssescssssssssssssessesssssssessesaesasseseesaesassassesensansasensenss 14 Appendix 1 Label Font Specifications cccccsccscsssssssssscsssssssssssssssssesssseseessessssesseseesassesenees 15 Appendix 2 Packaging Products Containing Liquids c ccccsssses2. or granular substances must be able to withstand a 3 foot drop test without the contents of the container leaking or spilling Products that cannot withstand the drop test must be packaged in poly bags with a suffocation warning A drop test consists of five drops e Flat on base e Flat on top e Flat on longest side e Flat on shortest side e On a corner 26 Expires December 30 2015 Expires December 30 2015 27 Quick Reference Guide fu fillment by amazon Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Appendix 12 Packaging adult products Adult products must be bagged for protection in black opaque bags The outside of the bag must have a scannable barcode or product label and a suffocation warning This includes but is not limited to Units that meet ANY of the following requirements e Units that contain pictures of live nude models e Packaging that uses obscene or profane messaging e Units that are themselves life like in nature but with no live model nudity shown Acceptable adult product packaging e Tame abstract products that are not life like in nature e Units in plain packaging without models e Units in plain packaging with models not in suggestive or compromising positions e Packaging with no obscene text e Suggestive text but no profanity e Packaging that shows a model or models in compromising or suggestive poses or positions but no nudity 28 Expires December 30 2015 fulfillment by amazon Categ
3. bags to help protect them while they are at the fulfillment center If you are sending products to FBA that have a Replacement Value greater than 2 000 00 please be aware of the FBA Lost and Damaged reimbursement policy available online 24 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Appendix 9 Packaging Small Products Any product whose largest side is less than 2 1 8 inches the width of a credit card needs to be packaged in a poly bag with the barcode on the outside of the bag to prevent the Unit from being misplaced or lost This will also protect the unit from damage by tearing dirt dust or liquid during the fulfillment process Some products may not be large enough to accomodate a label bagging the unit will enable the barcode to be fully scannable without wrapping over the edges of the product Permitted packaging materials e Poly bags with suffocation warning or suffocation stickers e Scannable barcodes or product labels Packaging guidelines v Package small Units in transparent sealed bags minimum of 1 5 mil clearly marked with a suffocation Force a product into a bag that is too small Pack small products in bags that are significantly larger than warning label Example Plastic bags can be dangerous ihe Unit itself To avoid danger of suffocation keep this bag away from a babies and children Pack small units in bags that are black or opaque v Place a product
4. e A BOL must reference all Amazon Reference IDs and Shipment IDs contained in the shipment Amazon Reference IDs and Shipment IDs are found in Summary of the shipping workflow e We encourage you to use a standard BOL form Using a standard form will help ensure that your shipment is easy to identify and receive in a timely manner e The BOL must include Seller Name Trailer and seal number Truckload shipment only From Address Street address City State Zip code Shipper Load and Count or SLC printed on Legal name of seller the BOL if the trailer is loaded locked and sealed Carrier Name and SCAC without enabling the driver to count or inspect the Carrier s shippers reference number PRO shipment contents Handling Unit quantity pallet box each information e Ensure that pallet and box count quantities listed on the BOL are correct e Include the BOL number on the shipping container or pallet label This allows for quick freight verification upon delivery to the Amazon fulfillment center Scheduling a delivery Download and complete the FBA Booking Form Most of the shipment information is found in the Summary page of the shipping workflow Once you have filled out this form email it to your carrier along with a link to the User Manual for Carriers Your carrier will need to schedule an advanced delivery appointment through the Carrier Appointment Request Portal More information on this process can be f
5. labels Safety You must use safety knives with covered blades when packing products This helps prevent sharp objects such as blades from being accidentally left in boxes and potentially injuring an Amazon associate or Amazon customer Expires December 30 2015 7 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Shipping and Routing Requirements The requirements below apply to boxes shipped to Amazon fulfillment centers whether by small parcel delivery less than truckload LTL or full truckload FTL shipping See Appendix 14 Shipping Matrix Box dimensions e Boxes containing multiple Standard Size units must not exceed 25 inches on any side Note UPS allowances for Irger box dimensions and weight do not apply to boxes containing multiple Standard Size FBA units Box contents e The contents of each box must contain inventory from only one Shipment ID You must not combine Units from multiple shipments in the same box You can find the Shipment ID on the shipment summary page e Ensure that the shipment details listed in Seller Account match the physical shipment to the fulfillment center including Merchant SKU FNSKU Condition Quantity shipped Packing option individually packed or case packed Box weight e Boxes must not exceed the standard weight limit of 50 Ib unless they contain one single Oversize Unit that exceeds 50 Ib e For a single Oversize Unit that exceeds 50 Ib attach a label that clearly indi
6. manufacturer or distributor might package more than one case pack into a larger box called a master carton Master cartons do not qualify as case packs and must be split at the appropriate case pack lavel Note For Case Packed Items you must remove or cover any scannable barcode from the case Only the Units within the case can have scannable barcodes Expiration dates e Products that expire must include the expiration date on the master carton in 36 point font and on the individual Units Lot numbers alone are insufficient e Each carton can only have one expiration date per ASIN Multiple ASINs can be shipped in the same carton as long as each ASIN has only one expiration date e Expiration dates must be displayed in the format MM DD YYYY or MM YYYY If the expiration date is printed in a different format a sticker with the correct format must be applied covering the original expiration date For more information about requirements for products with expiration dates please review FBA online help topic Product Restrictions gt Date and Temperature Sensitive Products Note Products that expire and are contained in packaging that requires additional prep such as glass jars or bottles must be prepped to ensure that the expiration date is accessible for Amazon associates during the receive process Marketing Materials Amazon will not accept marketing materials such as pre priced labels pamphlets price tags or other non Amazon
7. of paper Cornstarch packing peanuts v Bubble wrap Crinkle wrap Shredded paper Shipment type Additional guidelines apply based on the shipping method you use Refer to these resources e Small Parcel Delivery Requirements e Arranging for Less than Truckload LTL or Full Truckload Deliveries to Amazon Refused Shipments In general these guidelines will be followed for inbound shipments to Amazon fulfillment centers that do not meet the listed requirements e Overage damage and mis ships may be rejected at the dock and no Return Authorization Requests will be processed for these returns Refused shipments may be returned at seller expense e Shipments that are coded as Damaged or Defective may be refused at the dock and may incur a return freight charge e You may not refuse or return shipments that are returned to you without first contacting Amazon Shipments that you refuse or return to Amazon without first attempting resolution with Amazon may be refused and any transportation costs incurred to reship to you will be at seller expense Expires December 30 2015 9 Quick Reference Guide i Inventory to Amazon Small Parcel Delivery to Amazon Below are carrier and labeling requirements that are specific to small parcel deliveries to Amazon fulfillment centers Shipment packing guidelines Do not assume all boxes can be used for small parcel delivery as is The standard box and inner packing used for LTL and FTL pallet
8. shipments may not be able to withstand the standard shipping process for small parcel shipping as this packing is designed for bulk pallet shipments going to brick and mortar retail stores If these units are damaged during small parcel delivery you may be responsible for damaged units that are not appropriately boxed and packaged to meet these standards Please review and follow the best practices and guidelines for these types of shipments which can be found on the UPS website http www ups com content us en resources ship packaging guidelines html Carriers e Only professional carriers are allowed to make delivery appointments to Amazon fulfillment centers Amazon does not allow general public deliveries e Carriers must register with Amazon before appointments will be granted e Carriers must adhere to our delivery requirements and safety standards Labeling boxes e All small parcel delivery boxes must have shipment labels only and shipment labels must not include other messaging If you are reusing boxes from previous shipments be sure to remove any other shipment labels or markings e Shipment labels must be consistently placed in a way that is easy to visually locate either on the top or side of the box Side placement is preferred e Shipment labels must not be placed on the seam of the box where they can be damaged when the box is opened which makes the barcodes unscannable e Whenever possible place shipment labels no closer tha
9. smudged which could be caused by low ink toner in your printer or dirty printer heads The label was placed around a corner or curve which can make the barcode unscannable e Unit Shipment Preparation Errors One or more of the units on your shipment incurred a problem with one or more of our Inbound Requirements This could include problems with our labeling packaging and prep or shipping requirements You may be required to schedule a phone call with our operations team before your shipment creation and modification privileges can be reinstated Expires December 30 2015 3 fulfillment by amazon Shipment Labels Each box or pallet that you ship to Amazon must be properly identified with a shipment label Follow these guidelines for labeling boxes e Labels supported measure 3 1 3 x 4 e Don t place labels on a seam on the box where they will get cut by a box cutter e The FBA shipment label should be placed next to the carrier UPS Fed Ex or other label e Both the FBA shipment label and the carrier label UPS Fed Ex or other must remain uncovered so they are scannable and readable e Each box you include in the shipment must have its own label printed from the Shipping Queue Each pallet you send needs four labels one in the top center of each side Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Sample Amazon Partnered Carrier Label OFS meer low FEA ibr siri FE NL BV direiai
10. A Help section on Date and Temperature Sensitive Products 16 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping fulfillment by amazon wes Inventory to Amazon Packaging requirements for liquids Liquid products will only be accepted if they conform to the following packaging requirements and restrictions Packaging Requirements Container Sellable Double Sealed Type Unit Screw ae se Box Size More than 4 oz Not e for FBA Not eligible for FBA Bundled Not eligible for FBA 5 gallons or less 20 Ib Standard maximum Size More than 5 gallons Not eligible for FBA 5 gallons or less Over 20 Ib es Bundled Oversize More than 5 gallons e Not eligible for FBA 5 gallons or less 20 Ib Standard maximum Size More than 5 gallons or more than 20 Ibs e Not eligible for FBA 5 gallons or less Over 20 Ib pes o os Oversize More than 5 gallons or more than 20 Ibs Not eligible for FBA Standard Size includes any packaged Unit weighing 20 Ib or less or with dimensions of 18 inches or less on its Size includes any packaged Unit weighing 20 Ib or less or with dimensions of 18 inches or less on its longest side 14 inches or less on its median side or 8 inches or less on its shortest side A Unit exceeding any of these measurements is Oversize EBA Sellers in the Amazon Brand Registry program and approved for Frustration Free Packaging may be exempt from the more th
11. FBA 1850 Mercer Drive 500 McCarthy Lexington KY 40511 USA Lewisberry PA 17339 USA Ultimate Consignee While Amazon will not act as the Importer of Record we may be listed as the Ultimate Consignee on your shipping documentation only if the name of the Amazon entity is followed by in care of FBA If you list Amazon as the Ultimate Consignee your customs broker must contact Amazon at sellerimports amazon com in advance of shipping any inventory to obtain the EIN or Tax ID required for customs clearance To find a list of customs brokers visit the Locate a Port of Entry section of the U S Customs and Border Protection website Select the state you will be importing into select the city and then click the Brokers link below the city information If you do not know what port you are shipping into Fedex UPS DHL Expeditors International and Samuel Shapiro are familiar with Amazon policies and may be able to help Expires December 30 2015 13 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Delivering Televisions to Amazon Packaging and prep for televisions must adhere to the following shipping guidelines to ensure the safety of the products while in transit and the accuracy of receiving them into the fulfillment center These guidelines are in addition to the Shipping and Routing Requirements Small Parcel Deliveries e Televisions with screens 46 inches and smaller may be shipped to Amazon through small parcel delive
12. Scannable barcode Ship from address Ship to address Case packed Q All units in a box will have matching Merchant SKU and condition and will have been boxes previously packaged together by the manufacturer O All boxes with the same product will contain equal quantities of the product in each box 0O Any scannable barcodes on the case must be removed or covered Only the units in the case can have scannable barcodes 0 A manufacturer or distributor may package more than one case pack into a larger box called a master carton Master cartons do not qualify as a case pack and must be split at the appropriate case pack level Note The information contained in this document is a summary and is not all inclusive of requirements for specific shipments For additional requirements and more information visit the FBA Help Manual section on Shipping and Routing Requirements Important Failure to comply with FBA product preparation requirements safety requirements and product restrictions may result in the immediate refusal of inventory at the Amazon fulfillment center disposal or return of inventory blocking of future shipments to the fulfillment center or charging for any unplanned services 2015 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide fulfillment by amazon Appendix 15 How to Label Products Each unit you send to Amazon for fulfillment needs a scannable bar code t
13. aging and Shipping fulfillment by amazon Inventory to Amazon Sold as set Units that are sets for example a NASCAR set of six unique Hotwheel cars sold as one Unit must be marked as sets on their packaging Add a label to the Unit that states that the products are to be received and sold as a single unit For example Sold as set or This is a set Do not separate Boxed Units e Must be six sided l Not permitted Units within a set Permitted Units are sealed e Must have openings or a lid that will not easily open on can be separated so they cannot be separated its own If the box can easily open on its own then tape and are clearly labeled as glue or staples must be used to keep it closed a set e Must not collapse when medium pressure is applied to any of the sides e May not have perforated sides or openings unless it can pass a 3 foot drop test consisting of one drop on each side and one drop on a corner If the product does not pass the drop test it must be placed in a poly bag with a suffocation warning Poly bagged Units Poly bags used to protect Units must meet the following requirements e Poly bags with a 5 inch opening or larger are required to have a suffocation warning either printed on the bag itself or attached as a label For example WARNING Plastic bags can be dangerous To avoid danger of suffocation keep this bag away from babies and children The
14. an 4 oz restriction Expires December 30 2015 17 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Packaging guidelines for liquids v Make sure your Units can pass a 3 foot drop test without breaking or leaking The 3 foot drop test consists of five drops onto a hard surface Flat on base Flat on top Flat on longest side Flat on shortest side On a corner Ensure the product s cap has been tightened if applicable and each Unit does not leak Make sure your products have a double seal Products that do not have a manufactured double sealed must be individually bagged in transparent sealed bags or shrink wrap minimum of 1 5 mil and clearly marked with a suffocation warning label All liquid products more than 16 o0z require a poly bag even if they are double sealed Ship products that are classified as Hazmat or have a Flash Point less than 200 degrees Fahrenheit Send in any Unit in violation of the packaging and volume restrictions described in our help pages and policies Ship any Unit that is leaking Send any Unit without a manufactured double seal that has not been packaged with the appropriate prep materials as described on this page Note Spray bottles with plastic caps or pop tops that do not have an additional manufactured seal are not considered double sealed Note Products that are double sealed do not require poly bagging if they will not leak Products that are double sealed
15. arcodes or product labels Expiration dated products Products that expire and are contained in packaging that requires additional prep such as glass jars or bottles must be prepped to ensure that the expiration date is accessible for Amazon associates during the receive process For Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Not permitted Breakable Unit is Permitted Breakable Unit is not exposed exposed and is protected with bubble wrap more information about these requirements visit the FBA Help section on Date and Temperature Sensitive Products Packaging guidelines v Individually wrap or box all units to prevent damage For example in a set of four wine glasses each individual wine glass must be wrapped Box fragile Units with six solid sides so the Unit is not exposed in any way Wrap multiple Units individually to prevent them from damaging one another within their package Make sure your packaged Units can pass a 3 foot drop test onto a hard surface without breaking A drop test consists of five drops Flat on base Flat on top Flat on longest side Flat on shortest side On a corner Leave empty space in the package which may lower the chance of passing the 3 foot drop test and the FMVS test 20 Expires December 30 2015 fulfillment by amazon Appendix 5 Packaging Plush Units Package plush Units such as stuffed toys animals and puppets s
16. bag with suffocation warning label Packaging guidelines v Place individual units of apparel fabric or textiles along Allow bag or shrink wrap to protrude more than 3 inches with any cardboard backings in transparent sealed bags past the dimensions of the product or shrink wrap minimum of 1 5 mil clearly marked Include hangers with a suffocation warning label S Sendi P end in unmatched singles of shoes v Use boxes for textiles such as leather that could be 9 damaged by bags or shrink wrap Send in groups of shoes without shoe box or polybag packaging v Ensure the product has a scannable label visible after bagging v Package footwear with no shoe material exposed either in shoe boxes or bagged in a polybags with suffocation warnings Expires December 30 2015 23 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Appendix 8 Packaging Jewelry Any jewelry unit that can be damaged by tearing dirt dust or liquid during the fulfillment process must be packaged following these guidelines Jewelry must be packaged in appropriately sized sealed boxes with a UPC or FNSKU and a product description label so that the unit cannot be damaged or cause unsafe conditions by having the material exposed during the fulfillment process Permitted packaging materials e Boxes e Poly bags with suffocation warning or suffocation stickers e Scannable barcodes or product labels Pouches e Pouches must be packed
17. but have evidence of leaking may require polybagging at Amazon fulfillment centers For example if a package of 10 shampoo bottles arrives at a fulfillment center with one unit showing signs of leaking the single unit will be received into your Unsellable inventory if possible and the other nine units may be polybagged at your expense to prevent them from leaking as well Definition of a double seal All products containing liquid must be double sealed to enable proper storage and shipment to the customer A double seal is defined as a tightened lid that cannot be easily opened and one of the following e A safety seal which is a peel off seal underneath the lid of a product like you would find on a new ketchup bottle e A manufactured seal around the outside of the neck of the product see below for examples Products that do not have a manufactured double sealed in one of the ways above must be individually bagged in transparent sealed bags or shrink wrap minimum of 1 5 mil and clearly marked with a suffocation warning label Note Liquids with more than 16 oz require a poly bag even if they are double sealed 18 Expires December 30 2015 fulfillment by amazon Appendix 3 Packaging Sharp Units Sharp Units have a sharp or pointed edge that if exposed presents a safety hazard to Amazon associates and customers receiving the Units Sharp Units must be packaged so that the sharp or pointed edge will not become exposed dur
18. cates Team Lift on the top and sides of the box e For a single Oversize Unit that exceeds 100 Ib attach a label that clearly indicates Mech Lift on the top and sides of the box e Boxes containing Jewelry or Watches must not exceed 40 Ib e f you are using an Amazon Partnered carrier accurately weigh and measure boxes and pallets to ensure that the correct values are supplied for every shipment Oversize includes any packaged Unit weighing more than 20 Ib or with dimensions greater than 18 inches on its longest side 14 inches on its median side or 8 inches on its shortest side A Unit exceeding any of these measurements is Oversize 8 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Shipment Packing Guidelines Containers Neither point of sale containers nor pallet sized boxes also known as gaylords may be used Boxes should not be bundled together using bagging taping elastic or extra straps If you are reusing boxes from previous shipments be sure to remove any previous shipping labels or markings to avoid confusion by the carrier The following standard boxes are acceptable e Regular slotted carton RSC e B flute e ECT 32 edge crush test e 200 Ib sq inch burst strength Dunnage Accepted forms of packing materials include The following forms of packing materials are not allowed v Foam Styrofoam peanuts v Air pillows Biodegradable packing peanuts v Full sheets
19. com FBA Help for packing and shipping requirements 30 labels per page 1 x 2 5 8 on US Letter 40 labels per page e 52 5 mm x 29 7 mm on A4 44 labels per page Printing recommendations 48 5 mm x 25 4 mm on A4 e Use a direct thermal or laser printer Do not use ink jet printers which are more susceptible to smearing making the labels difficult to read or scan e Periodically test the scannability of your barcodes with a tethered scanner e Clean your printer Run test prints and replace printer heads on a regular basis Label Elements FNSKU An identifier used by Amazon fulfillment centers to identify individual units of a specific ASIN HERIOT T MOOS FF How Deep Lies the Shadow New Printing labels In Seller Central you can print product labels from the shipping workflow when you create a shipment If you ve already created a shipment go to the Shipping Queue and select the shipment Enter the number of units you are shipping for each product and click Print Item labels The shipping workflow creates a PDF file that you can open with Adobe Acrobat Reader for printing or save as a file for later use If an ASIN qualifies for stickerless commingled inventory but does not have a physical barcode you will need to label it You can print labels for commingled units through the Manage FBA Inventory section of your account Select the products you need labels for then select Print Item Labels from the d
20. dditional barcodes Any additional information you provide may affect the accuracy and speed of inventory tracking Print Specifications The online inventory management tools support eleven label sizes 44 up labels 24 up labels e 48 5 mm x 25 4 mm on A4 e 63 5 mm x 33 9 mm on A4 40 up labels e 64 6 mm x 33 8 mm on A4 e 52 5 mm x 29 7 mm on A4 e tne Se anand e 66 0 mm x 35 0 mm on A4 30 up labels e 70 0 mm x 36 0 mm on A4 e 1 x 2 5 8 on US Letter e 70 0 mm x 37 0 mm on A4 2 up labels 21 up labels e 63 5 mm x 29 6 mm on A4 e 63 5 mm x 38 1 mm on A4 2 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Label Specifications Barcode Specifications Specification Specification Font See Label Font Specifications in Greater than 0 25 or 15 of the Appendix 1 barcode length Label size Use a label with a height by width Narrow barcode The specification depends on the dimension between 1 x 2 and 2 x 3 element printer s resolution For 300 dpi 3 33 mils is 1 x 3 or 2 x 2 as long as all the For 200 dpi 20 mils Label type Removable adhesive element ratio Quiet zone sides Greater than 0 25 Quiet zone top Greater than 0 125 and bottom Note The barcode should only scan to the FNSKU No extra characters should be imbedded in the barcode For example you could use a label that Additional Information Printing barcodes directly on Units If you would
21. description label with a scannable Allow bag to protrude more than 3 inches past the barcode on the side with the greatest surface area dimensions of the product Expires December 30 2015 25 gt Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Inventory to Amazon Appendix 10 Packaging Pellets Powders and Granular Appendix 11 Packaging Plexiglas Pellets powders and granular products are dry goods that All Units sent to an Amazon fulfillment center that are made of or packaged in Plexiglas require a label at least 2 inches x 3 are pourable and can cause damage during shipping and inches that states that the product is Plexiglas These labels help distinguish Plexiglas Units from Units that are made of glass when stored Package these products securely to protect which require special packaging and handling Amazon associates other products and customers Be sure to adhere to the guidelines for glass containers see Appendix 4 Packaging Fragile Units Sets kits or bundled products containing pellets powders or granulars must meet these requirements as well Permitted packaging materials e Poly bags with suffocation warning or suffocation stickers e Scannable barcodes or product labels Not permitted The powder has Permitted The powder is in Drop Test an unsecure lid that could open a sealed bag with suffocation Spilling the contents warning label All Units containing pellets powders
22. ell nen ve i HERSE NV 895 9 01 M SS i LS GROUND Ml Iil Thee UPd aks lida aea fhe Hi ifjan lobe SS ini PL IIH H zE Note The Amazon Partnered Carrier may not provide additional insurance We recommend considering third party insurance 4 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping fulfillment by amazon wees Inventory to Amazon Packaging and Prep Requirements Some categories require specific preparation in order to protect units from dust or damage See Appendices 2 12 for category specific prep requirements Prep Matrix A downloadable document providing a summary of basic prep guidelines available for you to print off and refer to when prepping Units for FBA shipments See Appendix 13 Prep Matrix Packaging requirements Note Your products should be sent Amazon fulfillment centers with scannable barcodes and ready to be fulfilled Any products that require additional prep or labeling upon receipt at the Amazon fulfillment center will experience a delay in receiving and may be subject to charging for any unplanned services or for noncompliance Follow these general requirements when shipping Units to Amazon fulfillment centers Certain products have other specific requirements Amazon may refuse return or repackage any product delivered to an Amazon fulfillment center with inadequate or non compliant packaging at the seller s exp
23. ense and the seller may also be subject to noncompliance fees e Any FNSKU you use on a Unit must be unique and must correspond to one unique product For example each assortment type such as size or color will have a different FNSKU e Each Unit must have an exterior label that is easily accessible and include a scannable barcode and the corresponding human readable numbers For Labeled Inventory one FNSKU For qualifying Stickerless Commingled Inventory one UPC ISBN or EAN e Remove or cover scannable barcodes on the outside of a carton that includes multiple Units Only the individual Units within the carton can have scannable barcodes Loose products Each Unit including multiple volume set book publications must be contained within a single secure package e Amazon does not accept Units that would require Amazon to assemble multiple pieces from separate packages for example wheel barrows where the handles and legs are in separate packages e Units that are not contained in secure packaging like loose sleeves or pouches require bagging or need to be secured with a non adhesive band or removable tape e Footwear regardless of material must be packaged with no shoe material exposed either in shoe boxes or bagged in a polybags with suffocation warnings It is recommended but not required to secure the shoe box lid with an adhesive band or removable tape Expires December 30 2015 5 Quick Reference Guide Pack
24. er Alternative Shipping Options e The overall height of the pallets must allow 3 of clearance from the top of the stack to the roof of the container Expires December 30 2015 11 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Pallet label requirements e Apply an FBA Shipment Label to each pallet four per pallet one on each side in the top center The pallet label can be printed from the shipment workflow e Place pallet labels squarely not on an angle on all four sides of the pallet so that the forklift driver can see them when approaching with the forklift to lift the pallet If the pallet is wrapped in plastic the pallet labels must be placed on the outside of the plastic wrap e Include matching products in pallets when quantities allow Don t split quantities of the same product among pallets if they can fit on one pallet e When shipping multiple SKUs on a pallet physically separate the SKUs so they are easy to differentiate when received at the fulfillment center Bill of lading BOL For each LTL FTL shipment you create in your Shipping Queue you must provide a valid BOL to the carrier so they can schedule an advanced delivery appointment All shipment BOLs that do not meet the below requirements will be refused upon delivery Follow these guidelines when filling out the BOL form provided by your carrier If your carrier does not provide a BOL template ensure that your BOL includes the following information
25. erchandise can be received stocked and sold e Use only white labels with a removable adhesive Note All labels on the products should be removable by the customer Do Not e Place faded labels on the Units e Tape labels to your Units e Wrap labels around corners or curves on the Unit because this makes the label unscannable e Leave other barcodes uncovered unless the Unit is stickerless commingled inventory e Use QR barcodes on your labels since they can t be read by all scanners Printer Requirements e Use a direct thermal or laser printer e Each label must be readable and scannable for 24 months This means that the label must not smudge or fade for at least two years To ensure that the labels last a long time use the proper print media for a printer For example use laser paper and laser toner with a laser printer e Use a printer with a print resolution of 300 DPI or greater e Do not use inkjet printers Inkjet printers are more susceptible to smearing and blurry images making the labels difficult to read or scan e Amazon highly recommends using a high speed model designed specifically to print large numbers of labels e Amazon fulfillment centers currently use Zebra GX430t model printers with a direct thermal setting e Amazon highly recommends periodically testing the scannability of the barcodes Use a tethered scanner to ensure each barcode scans properly Expires December 30 2015 1 Quick Refe
26. illment center disposal or return of inventory blocking of future shipments to the fulfillment center or charging for any unplanned services 2015 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide fulfillment by amazon Appendix 14 Shipping Matrix Small Parcel Small Parcel Shipment Requirements Containers L Regular slotted carton RSC 0 200 Ib sq inch burst strength 0 B flute Boxes should not be bundled together using bagging Q ECT 32 taping elastic or extra straps Box dimensions L Boxes containing multiple Standard Size units must not exceed 25 inches on any side Box contents 0 One shipment ID 0 Check for matching Merchant SKU FNSKU Condition Quantity Packing option individual or case Box weight 0 Less than or equal to 50 Ib unless containing a single unit that exceeds 50 Ib 0 Jewelry Watches Less than or equal to 40 Ib QO A box containing a single Oversize Unit greater than 50 Ib requires Team Lift labels on the top and sides QO A box containing a single Oversize Unit greater than 100 Ib requires Mech Lift labels on the top and sides Dunnage L Foam Q Air pillows L Full sheets of paper Shipment labels WU One label per box L Place labels 1 25 inches from the edge On the side of the box Ona flat surface of the box not over a seam edge or corner L Labels must contain Shipment ID
27. individually in plastic bags with the barcode on the outside of the pouch to avoid damage from dust Place a product description label on the side with the greatest surface area e The bag should be appropriate for size of a pouch Do not force a pouch into a bag that is too small or place it in a bag where it can easily shift around The edges of large bags are more likely to get caught and tear exposing contents to dust or dirt e All poly bags must have a suffocation warning Example Plastic bags can be dangerous To avoid danger of suffocation keep this bag away from babies and children e All poly bags must be transparent Boxed Jewelry e Boxes made of material that is easily cleaned do not have to be bagged Sleeves are sufficient protection from dust e Boxes made of fabric like material that is susceptible to dust or tearing must to be bagged or boxed individually with barcode displayed prominently e Protective sleeve or bag should be only slightly larger than unit e Box sleeves should be snug enough or secured in such a way that they will not slide off and the barcode must be visible with the sleeve in place e Barcodes should be attached to box if possible they can be attached to sleeves if secured properly Place a product description label on the side with the greatest surface area Best Practice for high value jewelry As high value jewelry may not sell quickly we recommend that you package these Units in protective
28. ing receipt stocking shipment preparation or shipment to the customer Permitted packaging materials e Boxes e Dunnage e Scannable barcodes or product labels Packaging guidelines v Ensure that packaging completely covers the sharp object v Use blister packs when possible The blister pack must cover the sharp edge and be securely fastened to the Unit so that the Unit does not slide around within the blister pack v Secure the sharp Unit to a footprint with a plastic fastener or similar restraint and wrap the Unit in plastic if possible v Ensure the Unit cannot cut through the packaging Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Not permitted The sharp edge is Permitted The sharp edge is exposed covered Pack sharp products in unsafe molded footprints with plastic covering Pack sharp products with cardboard or plastic sheaths alone unless the sheath is of a rigid durable plastic and secured to the product Expires December 30 2015 fulfillment by amazon Appendix 4 Packaging Fragile Units Fragile Units should be packaged so they will not break and possibly create a safety hazard during storage shipment preparation or shipment to the customer A fragile Unit must be packaged in either a six solid sided box or completely secured in bubble wrap so the Unit is not exposed in any way Permitted packaging materials e Boxes e Dunnage e Scannable b
29. like to print barcodes directly on Units use the UCC128 barcode The UCC128 barcode standards are available on the Internet Amazon uses the UCC128 barcode font to encode the FNSKU or the Shipment ID in the barcode We don t use any leading or trailing digits application identifiers or checksum digits The full specification is UCC128 code set A this is the code set that supports alphanumeric data If you are building the barcode from scratch you can review the standards or purchase software there are many barcode applications available for free or at reasonable prices Receiving Problems and Other Common Errors The following errors receiving problems will slow down the process by which Amazon can receive your inventory and make it available for sale Amazon may temporarily suspend your shipment creation privileges if the following problems are found e Barcode label missing Your unit was not labeled with an Amazon product label Amazon product labels are required for listings set up for Labeled Inventory or for any ASINs that do not meet the criteria for Stickerless Commingled Inventory If you do not want to label your units yourself you can sign up for FBA Label Service e Unit mislabeled Your unit s label didn t match the physical product Make sure that the label title matches the corresponding unit e Barcode cannot be scanned Your product s label could not be scanned for one or more of the following reasons The barcode was
30. llet jack Building pallets All shipments not delivered by small parcel carriers must be loaded on pallets e The Units of each pallet must all belong to one Shipment ID e Place shipping boxes that are intended to be sold together such as a set weighing more than 100 lb on a single pallet one sellable Unit on each or clamp them together e Place a single non clampable shipping box or Unit such as furniture weighing more than 100 lb on its own pallet e Stage boxes using only standard pallet stacking requirements Do not bundle shipping boxes using bagging elastic or extra straps e Total weight of the pallet must not exceed 1 500 Ib e The contents must not overhang the pallet edge by more than 1 e A label or the shipment ID must be placed on each box in order to help keep your inventory together and processed into the fulfillment center e All pallets must be wrapped in plastic with a do not break stretch wrap or do not break down notification to the carrier e The stretch wrap must completely hold the product to the pallet to prevent shifting during transit The use of clear stretch wrap is preferred e Wrapped pallets must have shipment labels placed on all four sides and on the outside of the stretch wrap e Single pallets must not be higher than 72 including the height of the pallet unless a single Unit is taller than 72 or they conform to the Clampable instructions which can be found und
31. n 1 25 inches from any natural edge of the box The tape used to seal the box should not cover the shipment labels Additional Requirements for Amazon Partnered Shipments If you are using Amazon s partnered carrier UPS you must enter the dimensional data for the small parcel delivery boxes These dimensions are used to calculate dimensional weight which may be used to determine fees if the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight 10 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Less than Truckload LTL and Full Truckload FTL Deliveries to Amazon Below are carrier and labeling requirements that are specific to LTL FTL deliveries to Amazon fulfillment centers Acceptable pallets e Use 40 x 48 4 way access wooden pallets If a single large Unit cannot fit on a 40 x 48 pallet without overhanging the edges use a pallet size and type that is suitable for the Unit e Ship only on pallets that are in good condition e Do not ship Units on pallets made of weak material such as cardboard or particle board e Broken and damaged pallets are not acceptable and may be rejected at the seller s expense e Ship Units on GMA Standard Grade B or higher pallets e Ship food and grocery products on GMA 1A grade pallets Pallets meeting the GMA grade 1A and 1B are acceptable for Grocery and Health amp Beauty products only e Do not ship Units on PECO pallets which cannot be moved using a standard pa
32. n requirements safety requirements and product restrictions may result in the immediate refusal of inventory at the Amazon fulfillment center disposal or return of inventory blocking of future shipments to the fulfillment center or charging for fulfillment by amazon _ Quick Reference Guide Appendix 14 Shipping Matrix LTL amp FTL Less than Truckload LTL and Full Truckload FTL Shipments Containers Q Regular slotted carton RSC QO 200 b sq inch burst strength Q B flute QO Boxes should not be bundled together using QO ECT 32 bagging taping elastic or extra straps Box dimensions l Boxes containing multiple Standard Size units must not exceed 25 inches on any side Box contents Q One shipment ID QO Check for matching Merchant SKU FNSKU Condition Quantity Packing option individual or case Box weight Q Less than or equal to 50 Ib unless containing a single unit that exceeds 50 Ib 0 Jewelry Watches Less than or equal to 40 Ib QO A box containing a single Oversize Unit greater than 50 Ib requires Team Lift labels on the top and sides QO A box containing a single Oversize Unit greater than 100 Ib requires Mech Lift labels on the top and sides Dunnage Q Foam QO Air pillows O Full sheets of paper Shipment labels Labels must contain 0 Four labels per pallet Shipment ID L Place labels centered on each side Scannable barcode Ship from address Ship to addres
33. nts safety requirements and product restrictions may result in the immediate refusal of inventory at the Amazon fulfillment center disposal or return of inventory blocking of future shipments to the fulfillment center or charging for any unplanned services 2015 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved Expires December 30 2015 fulfillment by amazon Matrix continued from other side Quick Reference Guide Prep Matrix Category Is the Product Examples Materials Prep Guidance Sold as Set a Set that will be sold as e Sold as Set or Affix a Sold as Set or Ready to Ship a single sellable Unit Ready to Ship label to the set that is sealed shrink sticker wrapped bagged or boxed to keep set A from being separated Make sure the ere eres ee product barcode is scannable without opening ape or unwrapping the Unit Sharp a product with a sharp e Bubble wrap Place or wrap the Unit in protective or pointed edge that when 1 4 and over box if bubble wrap or a protective over box exposed presents a safety e W w bubble wrap is not so that the packaging completely hazard sufficient covers any exposed edges Make sure Scissors tools metal raw materials the barcode is scannable without e Scannable product opening or unwrapping the Unit label Small small where the longest i e Bag Place the Unit in a transparent bag with side is less than 2 1 8 E a es bl d d a suffoca
34. o enable storage at an Amazon fulfillment center If your products do not qualify as a l When printing labels you can choose from stickerless or if you choose not to register for Stickerless Commingled Inventory the following label templates Be sure to print you can label your units for shipment to Amazon using a standard barcode identifier the labels without scaling that you can print from Seller Central Amazon uses these labels to process and Label sizes 21 labels per page track your inventory in our fulfillment centers If you don t want to apply labels Pees mm X 38 1 mim onA4 yourself and have eligible products you can sign up for the FBA Label Service 24 labels per page i 63 5 mm x 33 9 mm on A4 Learn more http www amazon com fba label service 63 5 mm x 38 1 mm on A4 64 6 mm x 33 8 mm on A4 Key information for product labels e 66 0 mm x 33 9 mm on A4 70 0 mm x 36 0 mm on A4 The online inventory management tools support eleven label sizes See Label Sizes at right We 70 0 mm x 37 0 mm on A4 recommend removable adhesive labels for your customers convenience When labeling products 27 labels per page remember 63 5 mm x 29 6 mm on A4 e Cover any original barcodes with the FBA product label e Each unit needs its own FBA product label e Match the proper product label with the corresponding unit e Product labels need to be readable and scannable Visit http www amazon
35. o they will not be damaged during receipt stocking shipment preparation or shipment to the customer Units must be placed in a sealed poly bag or shrink wrapped Permitted packaging materials e Poly bags with suffocation warning or suffocation stickers e Scannable barcodes or product labels Packaging guidelines v Place plush Units in transparent sealed bags or shrink wrap minimum of 1 5 mil clearly marked with a suffocation warning label v Ensure entire plush Unit is sealed no exposed surfaces to prevent damage Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Not permitted The Unit is exposed Permitted The Unit is enclosed to dust dirt and damage in a poly bag See poly bag requirements Allow bag or shrink wrap to protrude more than 3 inches past the dimensions of the product Send in a package where the plush Unit is exposed Expires December 30 2015 21 Quick Reference Guide fu lfillment by amazon Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Appendix 6 Packaging Baby Products Any product for children younger than four years old that has an exposed surface greater than 1 x1 must be packaged so it will not be damaged during receipt stocking shipment preparation or shipment to the customer Units for children younger than age four that are not contained in a sealed six sided package or have an opening greater than 1 x1 must be placed in a
36. ory Fragile Glass Liquids For liquids in glass see Fragile Glass above Perforated Packaging Apparel Fabric Plush and Textiles Toys and Baby Products Powders Pellets and Granular Is the Product glass or otherwise fragile aliquid without a double seal in packaging with perforated opening made of cloth or fabric which can be damaged by dirt dust moisture or liquid for a child three years old or younger Does the packaging have cutouts greater than 1 inch square made of or containing powders pellets or granular materials Examples Ours Glass china picture frames clocks mirrors 2 O58 Soap spray bottles lotion A5 Chocolate boxes candy displays ATT Purses towels clothing plush toys TE Teething rings bibs exposed toys cutouts P he Facial powder sugar powdered detergents Quick Reference Guide Appendix 13 Prep Matrix Materials Bubble wrap Over box e Scannable product label Bags for liquids with more than 16 oz or those without double seal Scannable product label Bag Scannable product label e Bag Scannable product label Bag Scannable product label Bag Scannable product label Prep Guidance Place or wrap the Unit in protective bubble wrap or a protective over box The Unit must be able to pass a drop test on a hard surface without breaking Make
37. ot tip during transport tipping televisions more than 15 degrees can damage the products Amazon reserves the right to refuse any products that do not conform to these handling guidelines 14 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Appendix 1 Label Font Specifications The font you use for your labels can help speed up the processing of your inventory at the fulfillment center Choose a font that Clearly distinguishes letters from numbers Font Considerations e Use a font that clearly delineates a Zero from the letter O a slashed Zero for example e Use a font that distinguishes the number one from a lowercase letter I or an uppercase letter i e Unless otherwise noted we recommend that you use the normal font weight not bold and that the font size be 8 point We recommend the fonts listed in the following table Recommended Font Types Font Operating System Consolas This system font is installed with Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 To download Consolas go to http www microsoft com en_us download details aspx id 17879 Monaco Mac This system font is installed with all Mac OS versions Andale Mac Linux This system font is installed with the Mac OS at 10 4 and above For information Mono about downloading Andale Mono to your Linux machine go to http corefonts sourceforge net Expires December 30 2015 15 Quick Reference Guide Inventory
38. ound under Scheduling advanced delivery appointments in the Carrier Requirements for LTL FTL Deliveries 12 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Delivering Imports to Amazon Inventory from around the world can be sent to Amazon fulfillment centers in the US In order to assist you in successfully shipping imported inventory to our US fulfillment centers we have provided the below guidelines Please be aware that all inventory shipped to our fulfillment centers must meet the FBA Shipping to Amazon guidelines Importer of Record Amazon including our fulfillment centers will not serve as Importer of Record for any shipment of FBA inventory This applies to shipments of any size or value regardless of origin and product Duties Taxes and Shipping Cost Amazon will not be responsible for or collect any duties taxes or shipping costs associated with FBA inventory All shipments are required to use Delivered Duty Paid DDP shipping terms Any shipment arriving at an Amazon fulfillment center with collect charges including any duties taxes or shipping costs will be refused without further concession Deliver to Party An Amazon fulfillment center may be listed as the Deliver to Party on the shipping documentation Here are some examples of how this should appear on the shipping documentation Example 1 Amazon com kydc Example 2 Amazon com dedc Seller Legal Name c o FBA Seller Legal Name c o
39. rence Guide Packaging and Shipping fulfillment by amazon hiaai Inventory to Amazon Clean the printer e We recommend periodically testing cleaning or replacing printer heads on a regular basis This will extend the life of the printer as well as ensuring that labels are printed accurately e Print a test page to ensure that the printer head is aligned properly e Many labeling errors are caused by dirty printer heads while a small piece of dust or grime may go unnoticed this can affect the scannability of the barcodes Amazon reserves the right to dispose of or liquidate mislabeled Units if the owner is unknown or when ownership is known re label a product at the seller s expense Label Specifications Item Label Example The label that you place on each unit must include the following information Chir Jpn UEa aR ANA ey U O T 1 Barcode with appropriate quiet zone areas white space around the barcode 2 FNSKU An identifier used by Amazon fulfillment centers to identify each unique product This is the identifier that pars teh Sell Deception is printed on product level labels and this is how Amazon r ieaie i identifies every Unit you send to us ma 3 Title and description 4 Condition for example USED Describes the condition of this Unit 5 Optional merchant specified information Note The merchant specified information field is reserved for text only Do not use any a
40. ries Televisions with screens larger than 46 inches must be shipped as less than truckload or full truckload Pallet Guidelines e Layers and pallets should consist of televisions of only one model and size e Pallets should fit the size of the television with no overhang from the product packaging e f stacking multiple layers of televisions in a load only the bottom layer can be on a pallet Do not use pallets between layers of stacked televisions e All televisions must be secured to the pallet to prevent shifting during transportation and storage Slip Sheets e Amazon does not accept televisions on slip sheets Floor Loading Guidelines e All floor loaded televisions must have the televisions facing the front of the trailer This is to ensure that a clamp truck can safely offload the products by clamping the ends of the product boxes e All floor loaded televisions must adhere to Amazon s clamp truck guidelines Product Stacking Guidelines e Stack televisions according to the manufacturers guidelines so you do not exceed the number of layers allowed e Stack televisions so they comply with the product packaging directions and remain vertical at all times e Do not place any products with different ASINs or SKUs on top of the televisions The stacked products must be the same orientation as the product below it Securing the Load e Brace television with load bars do not cube out the trailer e Brace televisions so they cann
41. rix Small Parcel ccccccsssssscsssssssssserssssssssesssesessssesseseesatsesenees 32 Appendix 15 How to Label Products c ccccssssssssssssssssscessssssessserssesassesessesausessessesaesansesenses 33 IMPORTANT Failure to comply with any requirements listed in this document may result in the immediate refusal of inventory at the Amazon fulfillment center disposal or return of inventory blocking future shipments to the fulfillment center charging for any unplanned services performed at the fulfillment center and or denial of any credit for missing products Copyright 2015 Amazon Services LLC All Rights Reserved An Amazon Company Expires December 30 2015 Copyright 2015 Amazon Services LLC All Rights Reserved An Amazon Company Quick Reference Guide Inventory to Amazon Labeled Inventory Label Requirements Each Unit you send to Amazon for fulfillment needs a scannable bar code to enable storage at a fulfillment center Follow these guidelines to ensure prompt and accurate labeling of the Units Cover any original barcodes e Cover the original manufacturer s barcode UPC EAN ISBN e No other barcodes can be scannable exception serial numbers and barcodes do not need to be covered e Failure to cover the barcode can cause errors and may result in lost inventory Label each unit before sending it to Amazon e Make sure the label title matches the corresponding Unit This ensures that the m
42. rop down menu Name Title or name of the product Condition Describes the condition of the i product Common errors to avoid The following errors receiving problems will slow down the process by which Amazon can receive your inventory and make it available for sale Amazon may temporarily suspend your shipment creation privileges if the following problems are found e Barcode label missing e Unit mislabeled e Barcode cannot be scanned e Unit or shipment preparation errors For more information on product labels go to http www amazon com fba stickered inventory Label Placement Cover any original barcodes When affixing a label cover the entire original manufacturer s barcode UPC EAN ISBN with your label Failure to completely cover the barcode can cause errors 2015 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved Expires December 30 2015
43. s Pallet Q Wooden 40 inches x 48 inches QO Do not overhang pallet by more than 1 inch requirements 4 way across O Use clear stretch wrap O GMA Standard Grade B or higher O Shipment labels on all 4 sides Q One shipment ID per pallet Pallet weight Q Less than or equal to 1 500 Ib Pallet height Q Less than or equal to 72 inches Case packed Q All units in a box will have matching Merchant SKU and condition and will have been boxes previously packaged together by the manufacturer O All boxes with the same product will contain equal quantities of the product in each box 0 Any scannable barcodes on the case must be removed or covered Only the units in the case can have scannable barcodes 0O A manufacturer or distributor may package more than one case pack into a larger box called a master carton Master cartons do not qualify as a case pack and must be split at the appropriate case pack level Note The information contained in this document is a summary and is not all inclusive of requirements for specific shipments For additional requirements and more information visit the FBA Help Manual section on Shipping and Routing Requirements any unplanned services 2015 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved Expires December 30 2015 Important Failure to comply with FBA product preparation requirements safety requirements and product restrictions may result in the immediate refusal of inventory at the Amazon fulf
44. sealed poly bag or shrink wrapped Permitted packaging materials e Poly bags with suffocation warning or suffocation stickers e Scannable barcodes or product labels Not permitted The product is Permitted The product is in exposed to dust dirt and damage a sealed bag with suffocation warning label Packaging guidelines v Place exposed baby products in transparent sealed bags Allow bag or shrink wrap to protrude more than 3 inches or shrink wrap minimum of 1 5 mil clearly marked past the dimensions of the product with a suffocation warning label Send in a package where more than 1 x 1 of the Unit is v Ensure entire Unit is sealed no exposed surfaces to exposed prevent damage 22 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide fu lIfillment by amazon Packaging and Shipping Inventory to Amazon Appendix 7 Packaging Apparel Fabric and Textiles Textiles are made of cloth or fabric that can be damaged by dust or humidity These Units should be packaged so they are not damaged during receipt stocking shipment preparation or shipment to the customer Units must be placed in a sealed poly bag or shrink wrapped Permitted packaging materials e Poly bags with suffocation warning or suffocation stickers e Scannable barcodes or product labels e Cardboard Footprint e Boxes Not permitted The textile is Permitted The textile is in a exposed to dust dirt and damage sealed
45. sssssssessssssssssssssessssssaserees 16 Appendix 3 Packaging Sharp Units c ccccsssssesssssssssssscssssessesessessesseseseeseesaesssseseeseesassesenees 19 Appendix 4 Packaging Fragile Units c ccccsssesssssssssssssssssesssssssessesseseseesesaesessesseseesansesenes 20 Appendix 5 Packaging Plush Units ccccsssssesssssssssssseessessssesseseessesesseseesaesassessesensansasenses 21 Appendix 6 Packaging Baby Products c cscscccsssssssssscssssssssssserssessesessessesaesassessesaesassasenses 22 Appendix 7 Packaging Apparel Fabric and Textiles ccccsssssssssssssssessssssssssssseessssseseserees 23 Appendix 8 Packaging Jewelry cccsccsccscssssssscsssssssssscsscsessessesesseseesaesesseseesausasessesansassesenses 24 Appendix 9 Packaging Small Product c ccccccescscsssssssssesssssssssssecsesseseseesesaesassesesaesatsesenses 25 Appendix 10 Packaging Pellets Powders and Granular c ccccsccscsscssssessssssscssssssrssssessserees 26 Appendix 11 Packaging PIOXiglas ccccccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssserssessssaseessessessssesseseesansesenees 27 Appendix 12 Packaging adult products ccsceccssssssssscsssssssssssesssessesessesesaesssseseseesasseseeses 28 Appendix 13 Prep Matix iccrccninennnnan nnn a a aiie 29 Appendix 14 Shipping Matrix LTL amp FTL cc cccseesscssssssssscssssssssssssesessssessesessesassessesaesatsesenses 31 Appendix 14 Shipping Mat
46. sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the Unit Tighten the lid then place the Unit in a transparent bag with a suffocation warning to protect from leakage or apply other appropriate second seal and seal the bag Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the Unit If the unit does not pass a drop test place the unit in a transparent bag with a suffocation warning and seal the bag Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the unit Place the Unit in a transparent bag with a suffocation warning and seal the bag to protect it from damage or dust Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the Unit Place the Unit in a transparent bag with a suffocation warning and seal the bag to protect it from damage or dust Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the Unit If the unit does not pass a drop test place the unit in a transparent bag with a suffocation warning and seal the bag Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the unit Matrix continues on other side Note The information contained in this document is a summary and is not all inclusive of the prep required for specific products types For additional prep requirements and more information visit the FBA Help Manual section on Packaging and Prep Requirements Important Failure to comply with FBA product preparation requireme
47. tion warning and seal the bag inches the width of a credit amp o e product Make sure the barcode is scannable card ae without opening or unwrapping the Unit Jewelry key chains flash drives Adult potentially offensive or e Products that contain e Black shrink wrap Place the Unit in a black or opaque Bags and Suffocation Warnings Examples does it contain material such as profanity or nudity pictures of live nude models Packaging that lists obscene profane messaging See Packaging Adult Products for examples Requirements Suffocation warning Scannable Product Label Self adhesive if possible Ready to ship label Bag must be at least 1 5 mils thick or bags Scannable product label Prep Guidance bag with a suffocation warning and seal the bag Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the Unit For products that are placed in plastic bags with openings greater than 5 inches use bags that have a suffocation warning printed on them Make sure the barcode is scannable without opening or unwrapping the Unit The bag must be at least 1 5 mils thick Note The information contained in this document is a summary and is not all inclusive of the prep required for specific products types For additional prep requirements and more information visit the FBA Help Manual section on Packaging and Prep Requirements Important Failure to comply with FBA product preparatio
48. to Amazon Appendix 2 Packaging Products Containing Liquids Liquids and products containing liquids can cause damage during shipping and when stored Products containing liquids without a double seal including viscous products such as honey must be packaged securely to protect Amazon associates other products and customers Be sure to adhere to the guidelines for glass containers packaging multi packs of liquids and volume restrictions by container type Sets kits or bundled products containing liquids must meet these requirements as well Permitted packaging materials e Boxes e Poly bags or shrinkwrap for products that are not double sealed Note Liquids with more than 16 oz will require a Not permitted Container needsa Permitted Non breakable and poly bag even if they are double sealed double seal double sealed container of less e Bubble wrap and dunnage than 50 fl oz e Scannable barcodes or product labels Bundled Units e Liquids in non glass containers that are bundled to be sold as a set must adhere to the sold as set requirements found in the Packaging and Prep Requirements help page Expiration dated products Products that expire and are contained in packaging that requires additional prep such as glass jars or bottles must be prepped to ensure that the expiration date is accessible for Amazon associates during the receive process For more information about these requirements visit the FB
49. warning should be printed or placed in a prominent location and in a legible font size for the size of the bag e The thickness of the bag must be at least 1 5 mil e The poly bag must be transparent e The poly bag must have a product label or physical barcode that is scannable through the bag or have a product label on the outside of the bag e Poly bags must be completely sealed e Poly bag or shrink wrap may not protrude more than 3 past the dimensions of the product 6 Expires December 30 2015 Quick Reference Guide Packaging and Shipping fulfillment by amazon wee Inventory to Amazon Case Packed Items e All products in a box will have matching SKU and condition and will have been previously packaged together by the manufacturer e All boxes with the same product will contain equal quantities of that product in each box Individual Items Case Packed Items All items in a box Example A case pack of 24 units must always contain Each box will contain will have matching SKU and condition All 24 units one or more items of boxes with the same item will contain equal While receiving this type of shipment the fulfillment varying quantities and quantities of that item in each box and center scans one unit from the box and the box is placed conditions will dress previously packed by the manufacturer in inventory There is no need to scan every unit because they are all the same e In some instances a
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search