Amazon FBA Prep from China: Sourcing, Labelling and Delivery to Amazon
Amazon no longer preps or labels inventory for sellers in the US. We source your products, label and pack them to Amazon's requirements at our warehouse in Xinxiang, China, and deliver them to the Amazon fulfilment centres on your shipment. Check-in and everything after it stay in your own Seller Central account.
Why prep has to happen before your goods leave China
- Since 1 January 2026, Amazon no longer offers its FBA prep and item labelling services in the US. Units that arrive without the required prep or labels are not eligible for reimbursement if they are lost or damaged, and Amazon may refuse them, return them or fix them for a fee.
- Since 31 March 2026, Amazon has ended commingling. Unless you are the brand owner enrolled in Brand Registry, every unit now needs your own Amazon barcode (FNSKU).
- Amazon only accepts imports with duties and taxes already paid (DDP), and it will not act as importer of record.
So the labelling and packing have to be done before the goods are shipped. We do it in the same warehouse where we source, inspect and store your products.
Where our job ends
We take your products from the factory to the door of the Amazon warehouse. Once the cartons are delivered, check-in is between you and Amazon.
We handle
- Sourcing, sample checks and production follow-up
- Receiving, counting, inspection and photos
- FNSKU labelling and packing to Amazon’s rules
- Freight with duties and taxes prepaid
- Delivery to the Amazon fulfilment centre on your shipment
You handle in Seller Central
- Creating the shipment in Send to Amazon and sending us the FNSKU and box labels
- Check-in and receiving at Amazon
- Reconciling quantities and opening cases with Amazon
- Amazon’s fees: inbound placement, defects, storage and others
- Amazon capacity limits and restocking decisions
What we do
Sourcing and checks
We find the factory, follow production, then count, check and photograph the goods when they arrive.
FNSKU labelling
We print your Amazon barcodes on thermal or laser printers and cover any other barcodes on the unit.
Poly bagging and bubble wrap
Bags at least 1.5 mil thick, with a suffocation warning where Amazon requires one. Bubble wrap for fragile items.
Bundles and sets
Sets packed together and marked as sold as a set. For your own brand, or with a letter of authorisation from each brand.
Relabelling and inserts
Old barcodes removed or covered so only your FNSKU can be scanned. Cards, manuals or leaflets added to each unit.
Carton packing and box labels
Cartons packed within Amazon’s limits of 50 lb and 36 × 25 × 25 inches, with one box label on each carton.
Delivery to Amazon
Our freight partner delivers the cartons, duties prepaid, to the Amazon fulfilment centre on your shipment.
How it works
Goods arrive
Products we source for you, or goods from your own suppliers, arrive at our Xinxiang warehouse. We count, check and photograph them.
Shipment created
You create the shipment in Send to Amazon and send us the FNSKU and box label PDFs.
Prep and packing
We label, bag and pack each unit, then photograph every carton before it is sealed.
Collection
Our freight partner collects the cartons from our warehouse in Xinxiang.
Delivery
The cartons are delivered to the Amazon fulfilment centre. We send you the tracking, carton photos and packing list; check-in from there is in your Seller Central account.
Pricing
Per-unit prices, with no subscription and no minimum number of units.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Receiving, counting, visual check and photos | Free |
| FNSKU labelling (printing included) | $0.10 per unit |
| Poly bagging (suffocation warning included) | $0.18 per unit |
| Bubble wrap | $0.30 per unit |
| Bundles and sets | $0.20 per set of up to 3 items, plus $0.05 for each extra item |
| Removing or covering old barcodes | $0.15 per unit |
| Inserts (cards, manuals) | $0.10 per unit |
| Box labels | Free |
| New cartons | $1.50 per carton |
| Functional testing | $0.30 per unit |
| Storage | Free for the first 2 months |
| Freight to Amazon | Quoted per shipment |
| Non-standard work (complex assembly, repackaging) | $7 per hour per person |
- Each batch has a $15 minimum charge. We waive it on your first batch.
- Batches of 1,000 units or more get 10% off prep services.
- Amazon’s own fees, such as inbound placement and storage fees, are charged by Amazon to your account.
How long it takes
Prep: usually done within 2–3 working days after all your goods have arrived.
Freight to Amazon: typical calendar days until delivery to the Amazon warehouse, counted from when the forwarder receives the goods. Collection from our Xinxiang warehouse adds a few days.
| Method | Best for | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Air, express delivery | Urgent or high-value restocks | About 5–14 days |
| Air, truck delivery | Larger air shipments | About 7–10 days |
| Sea, fast ships (such as Matson) | Fast-moving stock | About 13–25 days |
| Sea, standard ships | Large regular stock | About 18–35 days to the West Coast, 30–48 days to the East Coast |
Peak season (August to November) and customs inspections can add time, and Amazon’s check-in time is not included. We confirm current transit times and prices with each quote.
Duties and customs
- We only use freight channels that declare the true value of your goods. We will ask you for the real product value and HS codes.
- Every shipment is sent with duties and taxes prepaid, as Amazon requires.
- With each quote we tell you who acts as importer of record, because this affects whether you can claim duty refunds later.
Who is responsible if something goes wrong
We are responsible
If a labelling or packing mistake on our side leads to extra Amazon fees or a refused shipment, we pay those costs and redo the work for free. We photograph every carton before sealing it, so there is a record.
We are not responsible
Wrong labels you send us, compliance problems with the product itself, and anything at Amazon after delivery: check-in, receiving discrepancies, Amazon’s fees and capacity limits. We are also not responsible for customs inspections or damage in transit, which is claimed from the carrier. Our liability is limited to the service fees for that batch.
Restricted items: we don’t accept counterfeit goods or powders. Products with batteries, liquids or sharp parts depend on the freight line, so message us on WhatsApp with the product before you send it.
FAQ
Is there a minimum order?
There is no minimum number of units. Each batch has a $15 minimum charge, and we waive it on your first batch.
Do you handle check-in and reconciliation at Amazon?
No. Our job ends when the cartons are delivered to the Amazon fulfilment centre on your shipment. Check-in, receiving, quantity reconciliation and any cases with Amazon are handled in your own Seller Central account. We send you the carton photos, packing list and proof of delivery, which you can use if you open a case.
Can you source the products as well?
Yes. Sourcing, inspection, labelling and packing all happen in our own warehouse, so goods we buy for you go straight into prep without another shipment.
Can you pack bundles and sets?
Yes, for products under your own brand, or for other brands' products if you hold a letter of authorisation from each brand. From 11 January 2027, Amazon's US bundling policy requires most bundles to be packaged by the manufacturer or brand, or covered by those letters, so check your bundles before you send them.
How long until my stock reaches Amazon?
Prep is usually done within 2–3 working days after all your goods arrive. Freight then takes about 5–14 calendar days by air or 13–48 days by sea, depending on the service and the coast, counted from when the forwarder receives the goods. We confirm current transit times with each quote.
What if Amazon charges extra fees because of a prep mistake?
If the mistake was ours, such as a wrong label or packing that does not meet Amazon's rules, we pay the extra cost and redo the work for free. If the labels you sent were wrong, or the product itself has a compliance problem, the cost is yours.
Can you prep products with batteries or liquids?
Usually, yes. We don't accept counterfeit goods or powders. Whether products with batteries, liquids or sharp parts can go depends on the freight line, so message us on WhatsApp with the product before you send it. Amazon may also ask you for a safety data sheet for these items in your Seller Central account.
Other fulfilment prices are on the pricing page. More answers in our FAQs.
Related services
Product sourcing
Factory search, negotiation, samples and production follow-up.
Learn more →Inspection & QC
Check goods before they are labelled and shipped.
Learn more →Freight & 2PL logistics
Air, sea and rail freight from China, including to Amazon FBA.
Learn more →Storage & warehousing
Short or long term storage priced per CBM.
Learn more →Get your stock ready for Amazon
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