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FBA Packaging Requirements


Follow these guidelines when you ship packages to Amazon fulfilment centres. Amazon reserves the right to return any items that are packed in a way that does not meet these requirements.

  • All individual SKU items must be contained within a single package, including multiple volume set book publications. Amazon does not accept products requiring assembly of multiple separate pieces at our dock (for example, wheel barrows where handles and legs come in separate boxes).
  • Any FNSKU used by the seller must correspond to one unique product, including assortments that should have a unique FNSKU per assortment type.
  • All products must be labelled with one scannable FNSKU on the outside of each shippable unit of the product. Human readable UPC/ISBN/EAN numbers should be included on the label as well. Label should be on the exterior of the product in an easily accessed and scannable location.
  • Unauthorised marketing materials (e.g., pamphlets, price tags, or other non-Amazon stickers) are prohibited. Amazon will not accept pre-priced labels or products. 
  • Safety: You are required to use safety knives with covered blades in packing and distribution of Amazon deliveries to prevent sharp objects such as blades being accidentally left in cartons and products that are liable to cause injury to Amazon Associates or Amazon customers.
  • Sharp/Hazardous or Damage Prone Items: Amazon reserves the right to specify products needing additional protective packaging in order to preserve the integrity of the product throughout the fulfilment process. Products sensitive to dust, dirt or humidity must be protected by transparent poly bags. Any product having the following attributes delivered to the Amazon fulfilment centres with inadequate or non-compliant packaging will be refused or repackaged by Amazon at the seller's expense and may be subject to non-compliance fees.
Note: When your FBA items are purchased, they are dispatched to the buyer inside an Amazon branded box in the original packaging in which you sent them to our fulfilment centres. Make sure your items are packed securely to prevent damage to them.
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