{"id":8271,"date":"2026-10-14T11:25:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/?p=8271"},"modified":"2026-10-14T15:09:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T13:09:38","slug":"shipping-from-china-to-amazon-fba-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/ecommerce\/shipping-from-china-to-amazon-fba-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping from China to Amazon FBA: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8271\" class=\"elementor elementor-8271\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46542db3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46542db3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb1500f elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-text-box-widget\" data-id=\"9bb1500f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-text-box-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"counter-card-wrap-2\">\r\n                        <div class=\"details\">\r\n                <h3 class=\"counter-number\">In short \u26a1<\/h3>                <span class=\"counter-card-text\">Shipping Directly from China to an Amazon FBA Warehouse: Step by Step works when the factory prepares and labels every unit and carton, while the seller controls inspection, freight, customs, importer-of-record responsibilities and inbound placement. Direct shipping is best suited to inspected replenishment orders with one to three SKUs and stable packaging.\n\nKey steps include:\n<ul>\n<li>Decide whether direct-to-FBA is suitable or whether a 3PL or AWD buffer is safer for first orders, many SKUs, bundling, relabeling or peak-season inventory.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare FBA-ready cartons by applying the correct FNSKU to each eligible unit and an FBA box ID label to every outer carton.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the products, labels, carton quantities, weights, dimensions and packing list before releasing the balance payment.<\/li>\n<li>Choose express, air freight, sea LCL, sea FCL, Amazon Global Logistics or an independent forwarder according to urgency, volume and inventory risk.<\/li>\n<li>Clear U.S. customs with an importer of record, accurate commercial documents, the correct HTS classification, a suitable bond and current duty calculations.<\/li>\n<li>Create the inbound shipment, confirm Amazon\u2019s assigned fulfillment centers and compare placement fees with the additional transport and delivery coordination required.<\/li>\n<\/ul><br><br>\nThe complete workflow covers direct-to-FBA versus 3PL or AWD routing, FBA preparation in China, pre-shipment inspection, freight-mode selection, U.S. customs clearance and inbound placement control.<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40fec1fe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40fec1fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f55878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11f55878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/infographic-ship-china-to-amazon-fba.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e61c7e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e61c7e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc3701e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"dc3701e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"8264\" class=\"elementor elementor-8264\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e68ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24e68ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e174a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e174a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you\u2019ll find this article genuinely useful, but remember, if you ever feel lost at any step, whether it\u2019s finding a supplier, validating quality, managing international shipping or customs,\u00a0 DocShipper can handle it all for you!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\"><a style=\"color: #ad1225; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Free shipping quote 24h<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"text-align: start; color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/sarah-a-docshipper\/sourcing-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I want to talk to a sourcing expert<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d1799eb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d1799eb6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9fffefd1\" data-id=\"9fffefd1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b02524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6b02524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shipping from China to Amazon FBA works best when the factory prepares, labels and documents every carton before pickup. You must also control the importer of record, tariff classification, freight mode and inbound placement choice. Otherwise, a shipment that looks inexpensive can become delayed, refused or more expensive than a controlled 3PL route.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide follows the physical route from the Chinese factory to an Amazon fulfillment center. It focuses on the decisions that create risk: FBA prep in China, inspection, air or sea freight, customs, and the final delivery plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0764105a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0764105a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9131822\" data-id=\"e9131822\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ffdd0ed2 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Can you ship directly from China to Amazon FBA?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes. A Chinese supplier can ship FBA-ready cartons directly to Amazon fulfillment centers if you or an appointed party acts as importer of record and the shipment is correctly prepped, labeled, inspected and documented before departure. A 3PL or Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) buffer is safer for first orders, many SKUs, relabeling, bundling or peak-season inventory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b431feb5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b431feb5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-707af59d\" data-id=\"707af59d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67dcc5e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67dcc5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When direct-to-FBA works<\/h3>\n\n<p>Direct-to-FBA removes a handling step. It is generally realistic when you have one to three SKUs, a replenishment order, stable packaging, an inspected production lot and enough time to correct errors before pickup.<\/p>\n\n<p>The factory must be able to apply an FNSKU to each eligible unit, print the correct FBA box ID label for every carton, separate SKUs correctly and provide carton-level weights and dimensions. You also need a freight partner that can coordinate customs and the final delivery to each assigned fulfillment center.<\/p>\n\n<p>Direct shipping is not the same as asking a supplier to send goods under an inexpensive <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.iccwbo.org\/incoterms\/article\/incoterms-2020-dap-or-ddp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">DDP<\/a> quote. You still need to know who files the import entry, whose customs bond is used, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usitc.gov\/press_room\/featured_news\/new_hts_search_tool_available.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">HTS<\/a> code applies and who pays any duties or fees. Amazon does not become responsible for those decisions because the destination is an Amazon facility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-076ab602 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"076ab602\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db0fbae8\" data-id=\"db0fbae8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a472464e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a472464e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When a 3PL or AWD buffer is safer<\/h3>\n\n<p>Use a 3PL or AWD buffer when this is your first shipment, when the order contains many SKUs, or when products need bundling, relabeling, repacking or a final quality decision. A buffer also helps when Amazon assigns multiple destinations, imposes capacity limits or you are building stock for Q4.<\/p>\n\n<p>For example, a <strong>2-SKU replenishment with an inspected lot<\/strong> is a reasonable direct-to-FBA candidate. A <strong>12-SKU first order that requires a bundle<\/strong> should normally move through a 3PL or another controlled prep point before Amazon receives it.<\/p>\n\n<p>The commercial logic is simple: direct-to-FBA saves a handling step but moves nearly all operational risk to the factory floor. A 3PL adds a cost, yet it gives you a place to count, relabel, consolidate and hold inventory before an Amazon receiving problem affects the entire order.<\/p>\n\n<table>\n<tr><td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost logic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Control<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best use<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Direct to FBA<\/td><td>Fewer handling and storage steps<\/td><td>Factory must complete prep and carton controls<\/td><td>Inspected replenishment, few SKUs, stable packaging<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Via 3PL<\/td><td>Adds receiving, prep or storage fees<\/td><td>Relabeling, bundling and counting remain possible<\/td><td>First order, many SKUs, uncertain quality or peak season<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Via AWD<\/td><td>Uses an Amazon distribution buffer before FBA replenishment<\/td><td>Useful for inventory positioning and replenishment<\/td><td>Planned volume and demand across fulfillment locations<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Use the existing <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/procurement\/complete-guide-how-ship-products-amazons-warehouse\/\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">shipping-plan guide<\/a> for the general Seller Central mechanics. Here, the focus is the China-origin workflow that must happen before and around that plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9fe06b93 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9fe06b93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c3f9c26\" data-id=\"1c3f9c26\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9d5184d elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9d5184d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Tips<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a93bdcfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a93bdcfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFBA readiness starts at the factory, not at Amazon\u2019s receiving dock.<br><strong>Send clear bilingual instructions<\/strong> and approve carton evidence before booking pickup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34dc7f8e elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"34dc7f8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-511abcd1\" data-id=\"511abcd1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26080cf4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26080cf4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66c9dbcf\" data-id=\"66c9dbcf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7f8f484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7f8f484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Step 1: Make your supplier ship FBA-ready cartons<\/h2>\n\n<p>Since 1 January 2026, Amazon no longer offers FBA prep and item-labeling services in the United States. Preparation must therefore be completed by the factory or a prep center, making the supplier checklist one of the most important controls in the entire shipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a5c0fae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a5c0fae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c36fadcc\" data-id=\"c36fadcc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcab27c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcab27c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Unit labels, carton labels and packing<\/h3>\n\n<p>An FNSKU is Amazon\u2019s fulfillment network identifier for a specific seller\u2019s offer. It identifies the inventory Amazon should associate with your account, while a UPC or EAN is the product barcode used in broader retail identification. Use an FNSKU on each unit unless the product is eligible for Amazon\u2019s manufacturer-barcode process and you have deliberately chosen that option.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each outer carton also needs the FBA box ID label generated for that shipment. The supplier should apply the correct label to the correct carton, keep the label visible and avoid placing tape or another label over the barcode.<\/p>\n\n<p>Packaging requirements depend on the product. Examples include a suffocation warning for certain poly bags, bubble wrap for fragile items and sealed packaging for products that could leak or shed parts. 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The checklist to send to your factory<\/h3><p>Send the instructions before production is finished, not when the truck is already waiting. Ask for photos of representative units and every carton marking before sealing, plus a packing list that matches the shipment plan.<\/p><p>For a first order, require the factory to identify the carton number, SKU, unit quantity, gross weight and dimensions. This information allows your broker and forwarder to prepare the shipment accurately and gives you evidence if Amazon later reports a carton discrepancy.<\/p><p>Use the following message as a starting point. Keep the operational instructions in English and Chinese so the production and packing teams can act on the same document.<\/p><p><strong>Subject: FBA-ready packing and labeling instructions<\/strong><b><br \/>Please prepare this order for direct shipment to Amazon FBA.<b><br \/>\u8bf7\u5c06\u6b64\u8ba2\u5355\u6309\u7167 Amazon FBA \u8981\u6c42\u51c6\u5907\u5e76\u5305\u88c5\u3002<\/b><\/b><\/p><p>Apply one correct FNSKU label to every unit, unless we confirm that the manufacturer barcode may be used.<b><br \/>\u6bcf\u4e2a\u4ea7\u54c1\u8d34\u4e0a\u6b63\u786e\u7684 FNSKU \u6807\u7b7e\uff0c\u9664\u975e\u6211\u4eec\u4e66\u9762\u786e\u8ba4\u53ef\u4ee5\u4f7f\u7528\u5236\u9020\u5546\u6761\u5f62\u7801\u3002<\/b><\/p><p>Apply the correct FBA box ID label to every outer carton and keep each carton label visible.<b><br \/>\u6bcf\u4e2a\u5916\u7bb1\u8d34\u4e0a\u6b63\u786e\u7684 FBA \u7bb1\u551b\u6807\u7b7e\uff0c\u5e76\u786e\u4fdd\u6807\u7b7e\u6e05\u6670\u53ef\u89c1\u3002<\/b><\/p><p>Where possible, pack one SKU per carton. Send carton-by-carton quantities, gross weights and dimensions before pickup.<b><br \/>\u5982\u53ef\u80fd\uff0c\u8bf7\u6bcf\u7bb1\u53ea\u88c5\u4e00\u4e2a SKU\u3002\u63d0\u8d27\u524d\u8bf7\u63d0\u4f9b\u6bcf\u7bb1\u6570\u91cf\u3001\u6bdb\u91cd\u548c\u5c3a\u5bf8\u3002<\/b><\/p><p>Send photos of the product labels, carton labels and cartons before sealing. Do not ship until we approve the photos and packing list.<b><br \/>\u5c01\u7bb1\u524d\u8bf7\u53d1\u9001\u4ea7\u54c1\u6807\u7b7e\u3001\u5916\u7bb1\u6807\u7b7e\u548c\u7eb8\u7bb1\u7167\u7247\u3002\u672a\u7ecf\u6211\u4eec\u786e\u8ba4\u7167\u7247\u548c\u88c5\u7bb1\u5355\uff0c\u8bf7\u52ff\u51fa\u8d27\u3002<\/b><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>FBA preparation item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who does it<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Proof to request<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FNSKU or approved manufacturer barcode on each unit<\/td><td>Factory or prep center<\/td><td>Close-up photos and sample scan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FBA box ID label on each carton<\/td><td>Factory or prep center<\/td><td>Photo of every carton label before sealing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product-specific protective packaging<\/td><td>Factory or prep center<\/td><td>Photos showing the completed prep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One SKU per carton where possible<\/td><td>Factory packing team<\/td><td>Carton-level packing list<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight and dimensions for every carton<\/td><td>Factory or inspection team<\/td><td>Recorded carton measurements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shipment-plan quantities<\/td><td>Seller and factory<\/td><td>Signed or approved packing list<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Amazon\u2019s change is not a minor administrative detail. Amazon stated that \u201cthe vast majority of Amazon sellers now handle their own packaging, including prep and item labeling.\u201d That statement, reported by <a style=\"color: #05224d; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/amazon-fba-prep-item-labeling-services-end\/756289\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supply Chain Dive<\/a> on 1 August 2025, explains why your supplier\u2019s packing instructions now determine whether the fulfillment center can receive the inventory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bb3e7987 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bb3e7987\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fdf502b\" data-id=\"4fdf502b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-45160bcd overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45160bcd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd12b311\" data-id=\"dd12b311\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12ca131 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f12ca131\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Alert<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d24d7371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d24d7371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA product inspection alone is not enough for FBA shipments.<br><strong>Verify labels, carton data and quantities<\/strong> before releasing the balance payment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a6bb5b elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"f3a6bb5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f2e3738 elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"3f2e3738\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0782822d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0782822d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d2d396c6\" data-id=\"d2d396c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37258103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37258103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Step 2: Inspect before the goods leave the factory<\/h2>\n\n<p>A pre-shipment inspection checks both product quality and FBA readiness before the goods leave China. The inspection should verify the units, labels, packaging, carton count, carton measurements, weights and packing list, with the balance payment released only after the report is approved.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/2859-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">AQL<\/a>, or Acceptance Quality Limit, is a statistical sampling method used to assess whether a production lot falls within agreed defect limits. Standards such as <a href=\"https:\/\/asq.org\/quality-resources\/z14-z19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">ANSI<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/asq.org\/quality-resources\/z14-z19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">ASQC<\/a> Z1.4-2003 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">ISO<\/a> 2859-1 help define the sample and acceptance approach, but an FBA inspection must add logistics-specific checks beyond product defects.<\/p>\n\n<p>For FBA, ask the inspector to scan or visually verify FNSKU labels, check that carton labels correspond to the shipment plan and confirm that the correct number of units is packed in each carton. The inspector should also record carton weights and dimensions instead of accepting the supplier\u2019s estimate.<\/p>\n\n<p>Consider a lot of <strong>1,200 units packed in 40 cartons<\/strong>. If the inspection finds <strong>3 cartons with missing box labels<\/strong>, the factory can correct them before pickup. The same error discovered after delivery to a fulfillment center can create receiving delays, relabeling work or unfulfillable inventory.<\/p>\n\n<p>The payment structure should support this control. In a 30\/70 flow, the supplier receives the initial 30% according to the agreed order terms, while the remaining 70% is released after the final inspection has been approved. DocShipper\u2019s quality-control process records carton measurements and weights, uses AQL sampling and provides the report within 24 hours according to its service information.<\/p>\n\n<p>The factory is the last place where a label or carton mistake can be corrected without moving inventory between countries. A report that covers only product appearance is incomplete for a direct-to-FBA shipment.<\/p>\n\n<table>\n<tr><td><strong>Inspection point<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to verify<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Corrective action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Product sample<\/td><td>Quantity, workmanship and agreed specifications<\/td><td>Repair, replace or reject before balance payment<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Unit labeling<\/td><td>FNSKU or approved barcode is readable and correctly placed<\/td><td>Relabel at the factory<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Carton labels<\/td><td>FBA box ID matches the planned carton and remains visible<\/td><td>Print and apply the correct label<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Carton data<\/td><td>Count, gross weight and dimensions recorded per carton<\/td><td>Repack or update freight documents<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Packing list<\/td><td>SKU and unit totals match the shipment plan<\/td><td>Reconcile before pickup<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9e7ba00 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9e7ba00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37ac6bca\" data-id=\"37ac6bca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15be1b2e elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15be1b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Tips<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-783830db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"783830db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFreight speed should match your inventory risk and replenishment runway.<br><strong>Choose air, sea or AGL<\/strong> after comparing lead time, receiving and delivery control\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a26cd5da elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"a26cd5da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b116b37f\" data-id=\"b116b37f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c246c3a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c246c3a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-956587b7\" data-id=\"956587b7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c450d9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c450d9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Step 3: Choose the freight mode: air, sea or Amazon Global Logistics<\/h2>\n\n<p>Air or express freight suits launches and urgent restocks, while sea freight usually fits planned replenishment with enough inventory runway. Amazon Global Logistics can book ocean or air freight from mainland China, Hong Kong and Vietnam to FBA, but you still provide importer-of-record details and remain responsible for customs information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-265a3fa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"265a3fa4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66b6b1b5\" data-id=\"66b6b1b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f3b1c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75f3b1c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Air and express: speed for launches and stock-outs<\/h3>\n\n<p>Express courier is useful for small, urgent shipments when speed and simple door-to-door handling justify the price. Air freight is better suited to larger urgent quantities, product launches and replenishment where a stock-out would cost more than the freight premium.<\/p>\n\n<p>Do not select air only because the supplier says it is faster. Confirm the available service, customs process, final-mile delivery and receiving assumptions in writing. Amazon states that its Global Logistics air service can reach fulfillment centers \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/programs\/amazon-global-logistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">within 7-10 days<\/a>,\u201d but that is a program statement, not a promise that every shipment will be received within that period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73659716 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73659716\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-524dd112\" data-id=\"524dd112\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66fe82e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66fe82e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sea LCL and FCL: cost for replenishment<\/h3>\n\n<p>LCL, or less-than-container load, combines your cargo with other shippers\u2019 goods. It is useful when your volume does not justify a full container, but it adds consolidation and deconsolidation handling. FCL, or full-container load, gives you a dedicated container and can improve handling control when the order fills enough space.<\/p>\n\n<p>Choose sea freight only after checking production time, consolidation cutoffs, port handling, customs clearance, final-mile appointments and Amazon receiving time. Chinese New Year and Q4 require additional planning because production and transport capacity can tighten while demand becomes less forgiving.<\/p>\n\n<p>Use this inventory formula to plan a replenishment: <strong>reorder point = D \u00d7 (P + T + R) + safety stock<\/strong>, where D is daily sales, P is production lead time, T is transit time and R is receiving time. Insert your own measured or quoted variables rather than assuming a generic transit period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a4e877 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0a4e877\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7d73497 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c7d73497\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"7565\" class=\"elementor elementor-7565\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6188b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con 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100%{transform:scale(1)} }\r\n.ds-whybox .ds-primary{ animation:ds-pop .9s ease .8s 1; }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ds-whybox\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Why DocShipper\">\r\n  <div class=\"ds-wrap\">\r\n    <!-- Left column: benefits -->\r\n    <div class=\"ds-copy\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"ds-title\">Why Choose DocShipper<\/h3>\r\n      <p class=\"ds-sub\">Lower risk, transparent pricing, and a single point of contact from pickup to delivery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <ul class=\"ds-list\">\r\n        <li>\r\n          <span class=\"check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20.285 6.709a1 1 0 0 0-1.414-1.418l-9.192 9.146-4.55-4.53a1 1 0 1 0-1.414 1.415l5.257 5.237a1 1 0 0 0 1.414 0l9.9-9.85z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div class=\"li-title\">One single point of contact<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"li-desc\">A dedicated consultant coordinating every step and keeping you informed.<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n          <span class=\"check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20.285 6.709a1 1 0 0 0-1.414-1.418l-9.192 9.146-4.55-4.53a1 1 0 1 0-1.414 1.415l5.257 5.237a1 1 0 0 0 1.414 0l9.9-9.85z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div class=\"li-title\">9,200+ operations \/ 6,000+ clients<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"li-desc\">Proven processes on China \u2194 EU\/US lanes (FCL, LCL, air, road, rail).<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n          <span class=\"check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20.285 6.709a1 1 0 0 0-1.414-1.418l-9.192 9.146-4.55-4.53a1 1 0 1 0-1.414 1.415l5.257 5.237a1 1 0 0 0 1.414 0l9.9-9.85z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div class=\"li-title\">No hidden fees<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"li-desc\">Transparent quotes and document guidance to avoid surprises.<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Right column: CTA card -->\r\n    <aside class=\"ds-cta\" aria-label=\"Get a free quote\">\r\n      <h4>Free quote in 24h<\/h4>\r\n      <p>Talk to a logistics expert and get a clear door-to-door plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Primary CTA: Quote -->\r\n      <a class=\"ds-btn ds-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"quote-24h\">\r\n        <span class=\"ds-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n          <!-- Icon 1 (stroke = currentColor) -->\r\n          <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n            <path d=\"M22 2L11 13\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M22 2l-7 20-4-9-9-4 20-7z\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n        Free Quote in 24h\r\n      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elementor-element-1d6d0c6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d6d0c6d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be2fd46e\" data-id=\"be2fd46e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe35d865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe35d865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Amazon Global Logistics versus your own forwarder<\/h3>\n\n<p>Amazon Global Logistics can simplify booking and connect eligible freight from China, Hong Kong and Vietnam to Amazon fulfillment centers. An independent forwarder can offer more flexibility for factory consolidation, pre-shipment inspection, temporary storage, relabeling, mixed suppliers and delivery through a 3PL.<\/p>\n\n<p>AGL does not replace your importer-of-record decision or your factory quality-control process. Amazon\u2019s program information specifically asks sellers to provide importer-of-record details at onboarding, so treat AGL as a freight option rather than a transfer of customs responsibility.<\/p>\n\n<p>The commercial context matters. <span  style=\"color:#AD1225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplacepulse.com\/articles\/china-reaches-global-majority-on-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">50.03% of Amazon\u2019s global active seller base<\/a><\/span> was represented by Chinese sellers in Marketplace Pulse\u2019s September 2025 analysis. Juozas Kaziuk\u0117nas, founder of Marketplace Pulse, wrote that \u201cChinese sellers now represent more than 50% of the top sellers on Amazon.com, with U.S. sellers representing roughly 45%.\u201d The implication is practical: freight mode affects your in-stock rate and therefore your competitive position, not just your transport budget.<\/p>\n\n<table>\n<tr><td><strong>Mode<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical use<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost logic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main risk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Express courier<\/td><td>Small urgent shipment or samples<\/td><td>Highest cost per unit, simple handling<\/td><td>Limited shipment economics and customs surprises<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Air freight<\/td><td>Launch, urgent restock or high-value goods<\/td><td>Premium for speed and lower inventory exposure<\/td><td>Higher freight cost if demand is uncertain<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sea LCL<\/td><td>Planned smaller replenishment<\/td><td>Lower transport cost with shared handling<\/td><td>Consolidation and receiving complexity<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sea FCL<\/td><td>Large planned replenishment<\/td><td>Efficient when volume fills a container<\/td><td>More inventory committed at once<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Amazon Global Logistics<\/td><td>Eligible air or ocean shipments into FBA<\/td><td>Program-based booking to Amazon facilities<\/td><td>Seller still controls <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/trade\/basic-import-export\/importer-exporter-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">IOR<\/a>, prep and classification<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Independent forwarder<\/td><td>Consolidation, inspection, buffer or custom routing<\/td><td>Flexible service scope and additional handling<\/td><td>Quality varies, so verify the customs and delivery process<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c160de8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c160de8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-051bd54b\" data-id=\"051bd54b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4775931 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4775931\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCustoms responsibility remains with the importer of record, even when a forwarder handles transport.<br><strong>Confirm classification, duties and bond requirements<\/strong> before departure\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6164626b elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"6164626b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-36d61bc6 elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"36d61bc6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f97f2c20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f97f2c20\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc4d699a\" data-id=\"cc4d699a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d478137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d478137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Step 4: Clear US customs as importer of record<\/h2>\n\n<p>Amazon does not act as your importer of record. You or a nominated IOR must arrange the entry, provide the customs broker with accurate documents, maintain the required bond and pay the duties and fees associated with the import.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a32a54ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a32a54ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52b2a11f\" data-id=\"52b2a11f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667b23b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"667b23b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who is the importer of record<\/h3>\n\n<p>The importer of record is the party legally responsible for the accuracy of the import entry, including product description, value, country of origin, tariff classification and duty payment. A customs broker prepares or transmits documents on your behalf, but using a broker does not remove your underlying responsibility.<\/p>\n\n<p>A single-entry bond covers a particular import entry. A continuous bond can cover repeated imports over its validity period and may be more suitable for regular shipments. Ask your broker which structure applies to your volume and entry profile before the first shipment leaves China.<\/p>\n\n<p>Be cautious with a DDP offer that hides the customs process. A low quote is not protection if the forwarder understates the value, uses an unsuitable importer or gives you no evidence of the entry. Classification or valuation errors can create duty bills, delays and compliance exposure for the IOR.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3700b70a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3700b70a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b31126ad\" data-id=\"b31126ad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d26f1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d26f1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Duties in 2026: how to calculate them<\/h3>\n\n<p>Do not use one generic \u201cChina tariff\u201d percentage. Start with the precise HTS code, identify the applicable <a href=\"https:\/\/dataweb.usitc.gov\/tariff\/database\/details\/96200025\/2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">MFN<\/a> duty, check the relevant Section 301 list rate, verify the additional 12.5% Section 301 measure described in the brief, check any valid exclusion and then add applicable processing or harbor fees.<\/p>\n\n<p>The 2026 context requires dated checks:<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;padding-left:1.5em\">\n<li>U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspended duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries from 29 August 2025, with an indefinite suspension for relevant non-postal modes published on 24 June 2026.<\/li>\n<li>On 20 February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/24-1287_4gcj.pdf?_sp=0a728067-09a6-4a38-89d2-1ff27b0444c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">IEEPA<\/a> reciprocal and trafficking tariffs in <em>Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>From 24 July 2026, the brief identifies a 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff stacking on the existing 25% Section 301 tariff for covered Chinese goods, producing a 37.5% aggregate Section 301 rate before MFN duty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usitc.gov\/press_room\/featured_news\/new_hts_search_tool_available.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">USITC<\/a> HTS database<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ustr.gov\/issue-areas\/enforcement\/section-301-investigations\/tariff-actions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">USTR<\/a> notices and your broker\u2019s current guidance before booking. The exclusion information in the brief is stated as valid to 10 November 2026, so verify that status at the time of entry.<\/p>\n\n<p>For a customs value of <strong>V<\/strong>, the working method is:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Customs duties = V \u00d7 (MFN rate + applicable Section 301 rates) + applicable fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Do not insert a rate until the exact HTS code and current measures have been checked. The customs value, country of origin, product composition and intended use can all affect the result.<\/p>\n\n<table>\n<tr><td><strong>Document or control<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who provides it<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Common mistake<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Commercial invoice<\/td><td>Supplier and seller<\/td><td>Vague description or inconsistent value<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Packing list<\/td><td>Factory<\/td><td>Carton totals do not match the shipment plan<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>HTS classification<\/td><td>Seller with broker support<\/td><td>Choosing a code from a similar product<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Importer-of-record details<\/td><td>Seller or nominated IOR<\/td><td>Assuming Amazon automatically becomes IOR<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Customs bond<\/td><td>IOR and customs broker<\/td><td>Arranging it after cargo departure<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Duty and fee calculation<\/td><td>IOR and broker<\/td><td>Using a frozen \u201cChina rate\u201d or relying on de minimis<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63557a43 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63557a43\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-666ade63\" data-id=\"666ade63\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ca9726 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6ca9726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Tips<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357a6c23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"357a6c23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlacement decisions affect both Amazon fees and final-mile complexity.<br><strong>Confirm assigned destinations first<\/strong>, then compare delivery legs with the current Seller Central charges\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96ecc0b elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"c96ecc0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.docshipper.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11c2c8d1\" data-id=\"11c2c8d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1274c344 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1274c344\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6635f68c\" data-id=\"6635f68c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f451c540 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f451c540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Step 5: Create the inbound shipment and control placement fees<\/h2>\n\n<p>The inbound shipment tells Amazon what is arriving, how many cartons are included and where the inventory is expected. The choice between an Amazon-optimized split and a minimal shipment split can change the inbound placement fee and the number of delivery legs your forwarder must complete.<\/p>\n\n<p>Complete the operational sequence in this order: create or confirm the shipment in Seller Central, send the generated unit and carton labels to the factory, approve the packing evidence, book freight, clear customs and coordinate final-mile delivery to the assigned fulfillment center or centers.<\/p>\n\n<p>Do not book the final delivery leg before you know the assigned destinations. An LCL or FCL shipment split across several fulfillment centers may require separate appointments, trucking legs or handling instructions. Compare the placement fee with the additional transport and delivery coordination cost rather than selecting the cheapest-looking option in isolation.<\/p>\n\n<p>A simple comparison is a <strong>single FCL split into 3 fulfillment centers<\/strong> versus delivery to <strong>1 fulfillment center<\/strong>. The three-destination option may alter the inbound placement fee and adds delivery coordination. The one-destination option may reduce final-mile complexity while changing the placement charge. Use the current figures shown in Seller Central because the fee depends on the shipment and service selected.<\/p>\n\n<p>Amazon\u2019s 2026 U.S. fee update took effect on 15 January 2026. Amazon reported an average FBA fee increase of about <span  style=\"color:#AD1225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/help\/hub\/reference\/external\/GABBX6GZPA8MSZGW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color:#05224d;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold\">$0.08 per unit sold<\/a><\/span>, no increase in U.S. referral fees and no new FBA fee types in 2026. Dharmesh Mehta, Vice President of Worldwide Selling Partner Services at Amazon, stated: \u201cOur innovations to drive down our costs enable us to only make a slight average increase in our fees \u2013 about $0.08 per unit sold.\u201d Treat that as Amazon\u2019s published platform position and still calculate the current fees for your specific shipment.<\/p>\n\n<table>\n<tr><td><strong>Placement approach<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it means<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost effect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best fit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Amazon-optimized split<\/td><td>Amazon assigns inventory across its network<\/td><td>May increase delivery destinations while changing placement cost<\/td><td>Sellers prioritizing network positioning and availability<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Minimal shipment split<\/td><td>Fewer initial fulfillment-center destinations<\/td><td>May simplify final-mile delivery while changing the placement fee<\/td><td>Controlled loads where delivery complexity matters<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Via 3PL or AWD<\/td><td>Inventory reaches a buffer before FBA replenishment<\/td><td>Adds storage or handling but reduces one-shot placement risk<\/td><td>Many SKUs, uncertain demand or peak-season planning<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3bed117 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e3bed117\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c85ebd9\" data-id=\"1c85ebd9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a5469c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a5469c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conclusion: make China-to-FBA a controlled process<\/h2>\n\n<p>Shipping directly from China to Amazon FBA is viable when the factory, inspection team, broker and forwarder work from the same shipment data. The cheapest route is not automatically the most profitable route: direct shipping only wins when cartons leave China correctly labeled, documented and ready for Amazon receiving.<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;padding-left:1.5em\">\n<li>Use direct-to-FBA for a small number of SKUs and inspected replenishment lots; use a 3PL or AWD buffer for first orders, many SKUs, bundling or peak season.<\/li>\n<li>Since 1 January 2026, U.S. FBA prep and item labeling must be handled by your supplier or a prep center, so send written instructions before production ends.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the product, FNSKU labels, carton labels, quantities, weights, dimensions and packing list before releasing the balance payment.<\/li>\n<li>Choose express, air, LCL, FCL, AGL or an independent forwarder according to stock risk and lead-time requirements, not freight price alone.<\/li>\n<li>You or your nominated party are the importer of record. Classify the goods by HTS code and calculate duties using the current 2026 tariff measures.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the inbound placement choice before booking the final delivery leg, especially when Amazon assigns multiple fulfillment centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Want your cartons to leave China FBA-ready? We inspect your goods, verify labels and carton data at the factory, coordinate customs information and organise freight to Amazon\u2019s warehouses. <strong>Contact DocShipper to plan your next shipment from sourcing through FBA delivery.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c475b70 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c475b70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e0183c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38e0183c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ | Shipping from China to Amazon FBA: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb859281 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-accordion-faq-widget\" data-id=\"cb859281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-accordion-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"goal-area\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"faq-tab-area faq-accordion\">\r\n                    <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"faq-tabContent\">\r\n                        <div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"docshipper-faq\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-area-2 accordion\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 show\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Can I place FBA inventory and other products in the same container?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:block\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Yes, but only if the shipment is <strong>physically and commercially segregated<\/strong>. Keep FBA cartons grouped by shipment and clearly separate them from goods going to a 3PL, another customer or a different destination. Your packing list and commercial invoice should identify each portion accurately. Ask the forwarder how the cargo will be separated during deconsolidation so non-FBA goods are not accidentally delivered to Amazon.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What should I do if the carton count, weight or dimensions change after the shipment is created?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Do not ship with carton data that no longer matches the shipment plan. Stop the pickup, reconcile the final packing list with the factory and compare every carton against the labels already generated. If the changes affect the shipment information or freight documents, update the relevant records and ask your forwarder whether new labels or customs documents are required. A last-minute discrepancy is easier to correct in China than after Amazon receives the cargo.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What happens if Amazon refuses the delivery or reports missing cartons?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>First, collect the carrier\u2019s proof of delivery, appointment records, carton photos and the carton-level packing list. Then compare the affected FBA box IDs with the cartons that actually left the factory and open a case with Amazon using the shipment ID and supporting evidence. Ask the carrier whether the issue resulted from a missed appointment, an incorrect destination, damaged packaging or a receiving discrepancy. Do not immediately resend replacement inventory until you know whether Amazon has rejected, delayed or partially received the original shipment.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Are shipping documents enough for products that require compliance approval?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>No. A commercial invoice and packing list prove what was shipped, but they do not replace product-specific compliance documentation. Before production, confirm whether your product requires testing reports, safety certificates, labeling evidence or approvals from agencies such as the CPSC, FCC, FDA or EPA. Keep the documentation consistent with the product description, model number and country of origin shown on the customs entry and Amazon listing.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Can a factory reuse an old FBA carton label for a new shipment?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>No. Each FBA box ID label is linked to a specific shipment and carton record. Reusing an old label can associate the inventory with the wrong shipment, SKU or destination and create receiving discrepancies. Remove outdated labels completely, generate the current labels after the inbound shipment is confirmed and verify that the carton number and barcode match the final packing list before sealing.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What should I do if Amazon assigns a different fulfillment center after the goods have been prepared?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Hold the cargo before the final delivery leg whenever possible. 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