{"id":20098,"date":"2022-05-10T12:27:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T12:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sellerlogic.com\/?p=20098"},"modified":"2024-11-25T12:45:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T12:45:38","slug":"amazon-fba-inbound-shipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sellerlogic.com\/en\/blog\/amazon-fba-inbound-shipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon FBA Inbound Shipment &#8211; How It Works and What&#8217;s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-773095-identifier\">Amazon FBA inbound shipment has become a relevant factor for sellers, but why exactly? Over 80 percent of third-party sellers on Amazon marketplaces use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). This large number reveals one important thing: Despite all the complaints, the quality of FBA is so outstanding that most merchants prefer to rely on this service rather than build their own logistics. Once an order is placed, receiving, packing, shipping, customer service and returns are all handled by the online giant, while the sellers themselves stay out of the processes altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-741400-identifier\">In this setting, the only thing that Amazon sellers still have to do is to deliver new items to Amazon\u2019s fulfillment centers before they go out of stock. So far, it sounds fairly simple: Send your products to Amazon &#8211; sell them &#8211; make money. However, sellers have to keep a few things in mind in order to enable a flawless inbound shipment to Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-791058-identifier\">How to Send Your Shipment to Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-image size-full gb-responsive-129797-identifier\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140339\/amazon-fba-inbound-shipping-cost.jpeg\" alt=\"Selling over Amazon FBA means you have to keep a close eye on your inbound shipping cost.\" class=\"wp-image-20105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140339\/amazon-fba-inbound-shipping-cost-407x214.jpeg 407w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140339\/amazon-fba-inbound-shipping-cost-768x403.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140339\/amazon-fba-inbound-shipping-cost.jpeg 844w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-870357-identifier\">Once you have created SKUs in Seller Central and activated \u201cFulfillment by Amazon\u201d for selected products, it\u2019s time to focus on their shipment to a particular Amazon fulfillment center. The basic requirements for such inbound shipments include a shipping plan, proper packaging of the products and shipping with professional carriers. Amazon indicates that sent goods are usually available for sale within three business days of delivery. However, during peak sales periods such as pre-Christmas, Black Friday Week, etc., it may take longer, which the sellers should keep in mind when planning and managing their inbound shipments to Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-312125-identifier\">Now how does Amazon FBA inbound shipping work? There are basically 4 options for creating a shipment:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-429004-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-36851-identifier\"><strong>Send to Amazon<\/strong>: In this simplified workflow, shipments can be created by adding products to the &#8220;Send to Amazon&#8221; page in Seller Central or uploading a list of products to be shipped as an Excel file. Most small to mid-sized FBA sellers will probably work with this method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-365205-identifier\"><strong>Send\/replenish inventory<\/strong>: This option implies a legacy shipment creation workflow and should be applied in case you would like to use Amazon Global Logistics to ship goods from China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-935853-identifier\"><strong>Shipping plan file upload tool<\/strong>: Amazon provides a file upload tool that is of particular advantage in the case of medium to large shipments. You can upload a csv.-file of the inventory, and, subsequently, the shipment is created automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-949621-identifier\"><strong>Amazon Marketplace Web Service (MWS)<\/strong>: Sellers who use their own inventory systems can integrate them using Amazon API for medium to large shipments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-506367-identifier\">In general, it is essential for sellers to follow the guidelines of their shipping plan. For example, they should not send goods to other logistics centers than indicated. You can find detailed information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/200141420?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sending products to Amazon<\/a>. If you would like to get an impression of how to send your first shipment to Amazon FBA, you can watch corresponding videos by Amazon Seller University starting with this one: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LXyqUKd1F4c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How to Get Started with Amazon FBA and Send Your First FBA Shipment<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>By working with the right partner, merchants can manage their FBA products much more easily than in Seller Central. This also applies to Amazon inbound logistics. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plentymarkets.co.uk\/blog\/Complete-all-important-Amazon-FBA-Inbound-steps-directly-in-the-system-from-now-on\/b-2358\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Plentymarkets<\/a> system, for example, clearly visualizes all relevant steps of the inbound process.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-398743-identifier\">Amazon Inbound Process: Guidelines Sellers Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-507944-identifier\">The requirements of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellerlogic.com\/en\/blog\/amazon-fba-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Amazon FBA<\/a> inventory inbound process range from the right choice of boxes to weight and suitable packing material. In addition, depending on the type of shipment &#8211; for example, involving a carrier such as DHL, by truck, etc. \u2013 sellers need to pay attention to further guidelines. In the following, we would like to focus on the most important ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-221411-identifier\">How to Pack a Shipment Properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-890328-identifier\">Amazon has clear guidelines as to how shipments to their logistics centers should be packed. of how shipments to a logistics center should be packed. Correct packaging is supposed to make the shipment intake easier and help avoid errors during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-999524-identifier\">In general, sellers should use a rigid, six-sided box with intact flaps. Acceptable standard boxes for inbound shipments to Amazon are regular slotted cartons (RSC), B flutes, ECT-32 (edge crush test), and 200 lb\/inch<sup>2<\/sup> (burst strength) boxes. The packing material around each individual item as well as between the items and the box walls should be at least 2 inches thick. In case the products are shipped in the manufacturer&#8217;s package, it is not necessary to take note of the 2 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-228313-identifier\">Box Dimensions and Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-930234-identifier\">In general, boxes containing several standard-size or oversized items must not exceed 25 inches on any side. Exceeding the 25 inches is only permitted if the box contains items that are longer than 25 inches. Moreover, the boxes must not be heavier than 50 lb. Again, the only exception is if the weight of a single item exceeds 50 lb. In that case, the seller has to attach a label that designates \u201cTeam Lift\u201d on the top and sides of the box. For items heavier than 100 lb, the attached labels should indicate \u201cMechanical Lift\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-666035-identifier\">Following Amazon FBA inbound shipment requirements regarding both the box dimensions and weight is crucial for Amazon sellers, since contravening the corresponding guidelines may result in blockage of further shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"theme-wp-block theme-block-text-banner gb-responsive-925050-identifier layout-explore\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"text-banner-cta text-banner-explore-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-title\">\n\t\t\tExplore SELLERLOGIC Lost &#038; Found Full-Service\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-description\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"text-description\">\n\t\t\t\tYour Amazon reimbursements, handled by us. New all-inclusive service.\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-theme-white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.sellerlogic.com\/en\/site\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start now<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-705062-identifier\">Proper Labeling of Shipments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-245631-identifier\">To facilitate a flawless FBA inbound shipment to Amazon\u2019s fulfillment centers, all shipments have to be labeled properly. The corresponding guidelines include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-897176-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-462678-identifier\">Only one address label containing a complete delivery and return information should be attached;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-983460-identifier\">Each pallet must have overall 4 FBA Pallet ID labels centered at the top of each side;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-38141-identifier\">Each box of a shipment must have a unique FBA Box ID label;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-45639-identifier\">If there are several case packs of the same type in one box, the FBA Box ID label must be attached to the outside of the outer box;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-203814-identifier\">In the case of reused boxes, any old labels, barcodes, and markings must be removed (e.g. by means of an opaque tape or a black felt-top marker).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-617630-identifier\">In addition, for a flawless Amazon FBA inbound shipment process, all items must have a scannable barcode. This can be manufacturer barcodes (eligible barcodes: UPC, EAN, JAN, and ISBN), Amazon barcodes (e.g. FNSKU) or a transparency authenticity code (for brand owners) to prevent product counterfeiting. More information about the requirements for Amazon inbound shipments can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/201100910?language=en_US&amp;ref=efph_201100910_cont_G200141510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FBA product barcode requirements<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/200178470?language=en_US&amp;ref=efph_200178470_cont_G200141510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shipment label requirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-924180-identifier\">Further Tips on Packaging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-376423-identifier\">Amazon provides further information about what is considered suitable packing material by the shipping giant. Among others, the tape should be strong and designed for shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-926942-identifier\">Suitable packing materials:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-667111-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-908935-identifier\">Bubble Wrap;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-83112-identifier\">Full sheets of paper (heavy-weight kraft paper is recommended);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-378420-identifier\">Inflatable air pillows;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-572182-identifier\">Polyethylene foam sheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-792975-identifier\">Not suitable for packing:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-318747-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-35849-identifier\">Packing peanuts (e.g. composed of biodegradable material or cornstarch);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-561562-identifier\">Foam strips;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-673119-identifier\">Crinkle wrap;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-116382-identifier\">Shredded paper;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-427479-identifier\">Thermocol chips;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-747936-identifier\">Styrofoam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-916970-identifier\">Finally, to check whether your shipment is packed properly, you can carefully shake the prepared box. In an ideal case, the content does not move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSB0aXRsZT0iSG93IHRvIFBhY2sgYm94ZXMgZm9yIFNoaXBtZW50IHRvIGFuIEFtYXpvbiBGdWxmaWxsbWVudCBDZW50ZXIiIHdpZHRoPSI1MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMjgxIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL0tBcW1NSzVRSzJZP2ZlYXR1cmU9b2VtYmVkIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3c9ImFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXI7IGF1dG9wbGF5OyBjbGlwYm9hcmQtd3JpdGU7IGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYTsgZ3lyb3Njb3BlOyBwaWN0dXJlLWluLXBpY3R1cmU7IHdlYi1zaGFyZSIgcmVmZXJyZXJwb2xpY3k9InN0cmljdC1vcmlnaW4td2hlbi1jcm9zcy1vcmlnaW4iIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj48L2lmcmFtZT4=\"><div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c brlbs-cmpnt-cb-youtube\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-thumbnail\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/sellerlogic-dev.sl.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/borlabs-cookie\/1\/brlbs-cb-youtube-main.png')\"><\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-play-button\"><\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-content\"> <p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>Youtube<\/strong>. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More Information<\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: inherit\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-581039-identifier\">Avoid Mistakes: How You Shouldn&#8217;t Pack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-993148-identifier\">There are a number of rookie mistakes that should be avoided, since many of them are not tolerated or can disturb the inbound shipment intake process of Amazon. These include, for example, the usage of point-of-sale containers that are considered part of the item being sold. Moreover, pallet-sized boxes with a removable lid (so-called &#8220;gaylords&#8221;) and bundling several boxes together are not allowed. Finally, the box surface must not be provided with strings or straps and over-wrapped with plastic or paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-545740-identifier\">What Amazon sellers should additionally keep in mind is that the boxes are often stacked during shipping or in the logistics center. Hence, to avoid damage, it is essential to choose the right box size. If the box is too large, the empty space should be filled with a sufficient amount of packing material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-116636-identifier\">In general, products should be packed in a way that they are delivered intact and properly prepared to Amazon fulfillment centers facilitating a fast and flawless inbound shipment intake process. You can find detailed information about packaging guidelines here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/200141500?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Packaging and prep requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-133253-identifier\">What&#8217;s Inside? Information About the Box Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-image size-full gb-responsive-549110-identifier\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-on-amazon.jpeg\" alt=\"What does inbound mean on Amazon for merchants?\" class=\"wp-image-20111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-on-amazon-407x214.jpeg 407w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-on-amazon-768x403.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-on-amazon.jpeg 844w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-473063-identifier\">Of course, <em>Amazon\u2019s Inbound and Outbound Logistics<\/em> would like to know in detail what is inside any shipment. In particular, accurate content information should allow the delivered products to pass efficiently through the FBA network and to become available for sale faster. If this information is missing, Amazon will manually collect it when the shipment arrives at the fulfillment center &#8211; not for free though. The seller will be charged a per-unit fee of $0.15 from January to October and $0.30 in November and December. Moreover, by not providing accurate information about the box content, the seller does not only slow down the inbound process in Amazon logistics centers \u2013 thereby making it more expensive \u2013 but also risks getting his or her future shipments blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-252330-identifier\">Sellers should therefore rather choose one of the options available on Amazon. Basically, box content information can be submitted during shipment creation in Seller Central or via the Amazon Marketplace Web Service (MWS). Which method to use depends on the selected workflow for shipment creation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-397225-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-777286-identifier\">Workflow \u201c<strong>Send to Amazon<\/strong>\u201d: For multiple boxes with one SKU or multiple units of the same SKU, the information can be added under &#8220;create packing template\u201d &gt; \u201cBox content information&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-425104-identifier\">Workflow \u201c<strong>Send\/replenish Inventory<\/strong>\u201d: Here, sellers select &#8220;Work on shipment &gt; Shipment packing options&#8221; after step 5 of shipment preparation. The information can be provided via the web form, by uploading a file, or using 2D barcodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-203748-identifier\">Workflow &#8220;<strong>MWS<\/strong>\u201d: All those who <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.developer.amazonservices.com\/en_US\/feeds\/Feeds_FeedType.html#FeedType_Enumeration__FBAFeeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">use the API<\/a> for their inbound shipment to Amazon select &#8220;CreateInboundShipment&#8221; or &#8220;UpdateInboundShipment&#8221; and set the &#8220;IntendedBoxContentsSource&#8221; of &#8220;InboundShipmentHeader&#8221; to &#8220;FEED&#8221; or &#8220;2D_BARCODE&#8221;. &#8220;NONE&#8221; is preset by default, which, however, implies that the seller will be charged a fee for manual processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-596517-identifier\">Click here for more information and frequently asked questions around this topic: <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/201967250?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Provide box content information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"theme-wp-block theme-block-text-banner gb-responsive-576439-identifier layout-ba\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"text-banner-cta text-banner-ba-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"wrap-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-title\">\n\t\t\tDiscover Your Growth Potential\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrap-description\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"text-description\">\n\t\t\t\tHow profitable is your business? Protect your profitability with SELLERLOGIC Business Analytics. Secure your free 14-day trial.\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-theme-white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\/en\/business-analytics-tool-amazon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n\t\t\t\tFind out more\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-711981-identifier\">Parcel, Truckload or Container Shipment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-177588-identifier\">The type of shipment also has an impact on which guidelines sellers have to keep in mind during the inbound process at Amazon fulfillment centers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-874690-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-738875-identifier\">Parcel shipments are usually smaller deliveries via a carrier partner such as DHL. You can find detailed information about parcel shipments <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/200280260?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-901609-identifier\">Truckloads are suitable for larger deliveries and typically imply the usage of pallets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-266740-identifier\">Container shipments are part of maritime freight transport, which is associated with different specific requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-706249-identifier\">Information on truckload and ocean container shipments can be found here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-167569-identifier\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/200280270?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Truckload delivery to Amazon<\/a>;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-591077-identifier\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/200978400?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Seller requirements for LTL, FTL, and FCL deliveries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-87708-identifier\">How to Cancel an FBA Inbound Shipment to Amazon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-481483-identifier\">It may happen that you have already initiated an inbound shipment, but, for some reason, would like to cancel it. To this end, you can click on \u201cVoid shipments and charges&#8221; at the bottom of the workflow page. Importantly, voiding cannot be applied to individual shipments, but rather will cancel all created shipments. Moreover, all FBA Box ID and carrier labels created for voided shipments can no longer be used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-339522-identifier\">Whether you will get a refund of charges from Amazon partnered carriers or not depends on the type of shipment and the time-point. If you cancel small parcel shipments within 24 hours after having accepted the shipping settings and charges, you will get a full refund. For pallet shipments, however, you have a timeframe of only one hour, otherwise, you will void the shipment but not the carrier charges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-756611-identifier\">For more information and frequently asked questions regarding this topic, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/P29SYECJZGJ9XMR?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Send to Amazon: Change or cancel your shipment<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-206508-identifier\">Amazon FBA and Inbound Shipment: Potential Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-image size-full gb-responsive-947629-identifier\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-amazon-fba.jpeg\" alt=\"What does inbound mean on Amazon FBA?\" class=\"wp-image-20117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-amazon-fba-407x214.jpeg 407w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-amazon-fba-768x403.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140338\/what-does-inbound-mean-amazon-fba.jpeg 844w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-422396-identifier\">Not everything always goes smoothly. In the first place, errors can occur when shipments are not in line with Amazon\u2019s guidelines. In this case, a lot can go wrong when it comes to shipment intake. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/G200893760?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inbound Performance Summary<\/a>, possible problems include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-235198-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-416047-identifier\">Missing tracking information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-386638-identifier\">Missing or incorrect labels;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-42818-identifier\">Wrong packing material;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-868664-identifier\">Number of items does not match box content information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-333760-identifier\">Damaged products;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-424372-identifier\">Expiration date of products is exceeded;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-43820-identifier\">Products that are not allowed for sale;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-945191-identifier\">etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-353738-identifier\">Sellers can avoid all these errors by carefully studying and following Amazon&#8217;s inbound shipment requirements. However, even in case a shipment is prepared perfectly, there are still sources of errors on which the seller has no impact. For example, an error can arise during the shipment processing by Amazon employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-406449-identifier\">After Shipment Arrival: Controlling and Reconciliation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-210321-identifier\">Once the shipment has been received at an Amazon logistics center, sellers can and should have a look at the details of the inbound process. For this, they can select &#8220;Inventory &gt; Manage FBA Shipments\u201d, go to &#8220;Track shipment\u201d in the shipment creation workflow and click on the \u201cContents&#8221; tab. The latter now displays the status of all units received. Any discrepancies between the original shipping plan and actually received content can also be viewed here. If items are missing or damaged after the inbound process at Amazon, there is an option to request an investigation. In case any Amazon FBA inbound shipment is lost during the process, the seller will be refunded the value of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-464158-identifier\">You can view the status column describing the state of each product. The status &#8220;Action required&#8221; means that there is a discrepancy allowing you to request an investigation. To submit the request, select one of the available options under &#8220;Action required&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-475239-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-215214-identifier\">\u201cUnits were not shipped\u201d: You confirm that units were not shipped at all or another product was shipped instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-20308-identifier\">&#8220;Research missing units&#8221;: You confirm that these units were included and ask Amazon to start corresponding investigations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-305653-identifier\">&#8220;Extra units shipped&#8221;: You confirm that extra units were included in the shipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-521848-identifier\">&#8220;Investigate excess units&#8221;: You confirm that these units were not included in your shipment and ask Amazon to start investigations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-719033-identifier\">In addition, Amazon often requires further documents, which can be uploaded by clicking on the &#8220;Choose file&#8221; button and then on the \u201cUpload\u201d button. These documents are supposed to help investigate possible errors during the inbound process at Amazon. Such documents primarily include the proof of inventory ownership (e.g. an invoice from a supplier) and, in the case of truckloads, the proof of delivery (e.g. a bill of lading). Additional information can also help find out the reasons for the discrepancies. In this regard, Amazon suggests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Information type example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Any known discrepancies<\/td><td>Did you or your supplier ship more or fewer units than you originally expected? Did you or your supplier ship the wrong product?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A description of the shipping boxes<\/td><td>Our team does a physical check of the fulfillment center, so information about the color, size, or any distinguishing marks on your shipping boxes can help us find them more quickly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product codes<\/td><td>Verify the UPC, EAN, or JAN on your products. Does it match the product code shown in Seller Central?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Any prep activity that was missed<\/td><td>An item that was not properly prepped before being shipped can cause delays in the receiving process, as we must prep the item for you.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/201214140?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sellercentral.amazon.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-198628-identifier\">Afterwards, the seller can preview the request, review the information and finally submit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-209128-identifier\">Automatic Analysis of Amazon FBA Inbound Shipment Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-852928-identifier\">Instead of manually digging through numerous shipments and units in Seller Central, marketplace sellers can have their FBA shipments monitored automatically. This is especially beneficial for sellers with a high volume of orders and a large number of SKUs, who need to keep their inventory updated almost constantly and often find themselves limited by time and staff constraints. Additionally, it is unacceptable to tolerate products being damaged or lost during the FBA process without seeking reimbursement from Amazon. After all, nobody wants to burn through money unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-image size-full is-resized gb-responsive-219380-identifier\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140335\/amazon-inbound-infographic.png\" alt=\"This Amazon inbound infographic provides you with all necessary info\" class=\"wp-image-20157\" style=\"width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140335\/amazon-inbound-infographic-407x1221.png 407w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140335\/amazon-inbound-infographic-512x1536.png 512w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140335\/amazon-inbound-infographic-683x2048.png 683w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140335\/amazon-inbound-infographic-768x2304.png 768w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23140335\/amazon-inbound-infographic.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-377218-identifier\">With SELLERLOGIC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellerlogic.com\/en\/amazon-lost-and-found\/\">Lost &amp; Found Full Service<\/a>, FBA errors that occur with your products are not only identified but also reimbursed automatically. This way, your schedule frees up for other tasks while at the same time relieving you of the tedious and energy-draining duty of sifting through Amazon reports and communicating with Seller Support to get your reimbursements. What\u2019s more, some reimbursements may be so minimal that they are not worth the effort and time required. However, completely neglecting these errors is also not an option in the long run, as they can sum up to sizeable amounts of revenue you can use to invest in your business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellerlogic.com\/en\/amazon-lost-and-found\/\">Lost and Found Full Service<\/a> consistently audits your account, identifies more discrepancies, and resolves more claims than you ever could manually.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-96221-identifier\">In addition to the above described discrepancies during inbound shipment, Lost &amp; Found also identifies Amazon FBA errors of further types, including:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-list gb-responsive-84774-identifier\">\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-541723-identifier\">Items that have been damaged or lost in the outbound process;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-260066-identifier\">Incorrectly calculated FBA fees, e.g. due to incorrect product dimensions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"theme-wp-block desktop-bg-style-square xl-bg-style-square lg-bg-style-square md-bg-style-square sm-bg-style-square desktop-gb-has-no-icon xl-gb-has-no-icon lg-gb-has-no-icon md-gb-has-no-icon sm-gb-has-no-icon gb-responsive-890545-identifier\">Missing returns for which Amazon has initiated a refund to the customer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image gb-responsive-24059-identifier desktop-align-center xl-align-center lg-align-center md-align-center sm-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"theme-wp-block aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/25091210\/lost-and-found-case-cardpng.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Lost and Found case card\" class=\"wp-image-69044\" style=\"width:560px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/25091210\/lost-and-found-case-cardpng-medium.jpg 407w, https:\/\/d2bw95mh2ee04s.cloudfront.net\/prod\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/25091210\/lost-and-found-case-cardpng.jpg 717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-707871-identifier\">These errors cost FBA sellers several thousand dollars a year on average. Lost &amp; Found finds such cases up to 18 months retrospectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-790072-identifier\">Conclusion: Inbound Shipment to Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-835290-identifier\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellerlogic.com\/en\/blog\/amazon-fba-business\/\">FBA<\/a> is not as simple as it sounds, unfortunately. Although sellers can send their goods directly to a logistics center, following the guidelines regarding shipment dimensions, packing material, labeling, etc. are quite a challenge. The key here is to be well prepared or to work with professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-429143-identifier\">The same applies to the tracking of corresponding errors. If Amazon is responsible for an error, sellers are entitled to a reimbursement from the online giant, as long as the item is no longer sellable. To create the claims efficiently, sellers should definitely use a professional tool such as SELLERLOGIC Lost &amp; Found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"theme-wp-block wp-block-heading gb-responsive-364249-identifier\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"theme-wp-block schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732526078960\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Amazon FBA inbound shipment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Amazon FBA inbound shipment refers to the process of sending your inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers as part of the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. Sellers prepare and ship their products to Amazon&#8217;s warehouses, where Amazon handles storage, packaging, and shipping to customers. This workflow includes creating a shipping plan, labeling products, selecting a carrier, and tracking the shipment until it reaches the designated fulfillment center.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732526095017\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to cancel an FBA inbound shipment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To cancel an inbound Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipment, start by logging into your Amazon Seller Central account. Once you&#8217;re in, navigate to the &#8220;Manage FBA Shipments&#8221; section under the &#8220;Inventory&#8221; tab. Here, you&#8217;ll find a list of your shipments. Locate the shipment you wish to cancel, making sure it&#8217;s still in a cancelable status, such as &#8220;Working,&#8221; &#8220;Shipping,&#8221; or &#8220;Ready to Ship.&#8221; Click on the shipment name to open its details, where you&#8217;ll find the option to cancel the shipment. Confirm your decision, and the shipment will be removed from your active list. Keep in mind that any labels or fees associated with the shipment may not be refundable. If you created multiple shipments within a batch, you&#8217;ll need to cancel each one individually. Once canceled, you should receive a confirmation email from Amazon.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-985700-identifier has-small-font-size\">Image credits in order of appearance: \u00a9 Mike Mareen \u2013 adobe.stock.com \/ \u00a9 Tobias Arhelger \u2013 adobe.stock.com \/ \u00a9 JackF \u2013 adobe.stock.com \/ \u00a9 ekkaluck \u2013 adobe.stock.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"theme-wp-block gb-responsive-323411-identifier\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon FBA inbound shipment has become a relevant factor for sellers, but why exactly? Over 80 percent of third-party sellers on Amazon marketplaces use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). 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