Amazon FBA

1. How to Ship Products to Amazon FBA: 

1. Set Up Your Amazon Seller Account & Enroll in FBA

• Amazon Seller Account: To start selling on Amazon and use FBA, you need a professional Amazon seller account.

• Enroll in FBA: Once your seller account is set up, enroll in the FBA program to leverage Amazon’s fulfillment services.

2. Create Your Shipping Plan

• Product and Quantity Information: In your Amazon seller account, create a shipping plan by specifying which products you want to send to Amazon and their quantities.

• Destination Fulfillment Centers: Amazon will assign one or more fulfillment centers for your products based on factors such as product type and location.

• Optimized Shipping Routes: As a leading logistics provider, Shunshunfa Logistics can help optimize your shipping routes to minimize costs and improve efficiency.

3. Prepare Your Products for Shipping

• Packaging Requirements: Ensure that your products meet Amazon’s strict packaging guidelines. This includes appropriate box sizes, secure packing, and no excessive filler materials.

• Labeling: Each product must be labeled with a unique FNSKU (Fulfillment Network Stock Keeping Unit). Ensure that the labels are clear, scannable, and placed correctly.

• Bundling: If you’re selling product bundles, Amazon has specific requirements for how these should be packaged and labeled.

4. Generate Shipping & Package Labels

• Shipping Labels: Amazon provides shipping labels for each shipment, which must be attached to the outside of the boxes.

• Package Labels: Package labels are required for each unit. These labels include important product details, such as the FNSKU, which ensures that Amazon can track your inventory.

5. Work with an Amazon FBA Freight Forwarder (Shunshunfa Logistics)

• Freight Forwarding Services: Partnering with Shunshunfa Logistics simplifies the shipping process. We offer end-to-end FBA forwarding services, ensuring smooth customs clearance and reliable transportation from your location to Amazon’s fulfillment centers.

• Optimal Shipping Methods: Based on your shipping plan, we can recommend the most cost-effective and efficient shipping options—whether by air, sea, or land.

• Tracking Your Shipment: Shunshunfa offers real-time tracking, ensuring that you’re always informed about the status of your shipments.

6. Ship Your Products to the Designated Amazon FBA Center

• Choosing the Right Shipping Method: Depending on your product volumes and urgency, we help determine the best shipping method, considering cost and speed.

• Amazon’s Shipping Requirements: Ensure all boxes are correctly labeled, pallets are properly stacked, and that your shipment adheres to Amazon’s routing guidelines to avoid delays.

7. Track Your Shipment

• Real-Time Updates: Stay informed on your shipment’s status throughout its journey. Both Shunshunfa and Amazon provide tracking services to ensure timely delivery.

8. Arrival and Amazon Processing

• Receiving and Storage: Once your shipment arrives at the Amazon FBA center, Amazon will receive and process it. Your products will be scanned, checked, and stored in the warehouse.

• Available for Sale: After processing, your products will be available for sale on the Amazon marketplace, and Amazon will handle the picking, packing, and shipping directly to customers.

Additional Tips for Successful FBA Shipping:

• Strict Compliance with Amazon’s Guidelines: To avoid delays or additional fees, ensure that you follow Amazon’s FBA guidelines to the letter. Shunshunfa Logistics can assist in meeting these standards to avoid common pitfalls.

• Cost Optimization: By leveraging our freight forwarding expertise, you can minimize shipping costs while ensuring reliable and timely delivery to Amazon FBA centers.

Shipping products to Amazon FBA can be a complex process, but with the help of a trusted logistics partner like Shunshunfa Logistics, you can streamline the entire operation. From optimizing shipping routes to ensuring compliance with Amazon’s guidelines, we’re here to help you deliver your products efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.

2. Best Ways to Ship to USA Amazon FBA from China & Shipping Costs

When shipping products from China to Amazon FBA in the USA, businesses can choose from several shipping methods, each with varying costs, delivery times, and services. Below is a breakdown of the best shipping options available, along with their respective rates and delivery times.

1. Express Shipping (FedEx, UPS, DHL)

Express shipping is the fastest option, ideal for small packages or time-sensitive shipments.

• Shipping Providers: FedEx, UPS, DHL

• Cost:

• Office Rate: $5.7–5.8 per kg (Delivery in 3 days)

• Standard Rate: $5.8–5.9 per kg (Delivery in 7 days)

• Delivery Time:

• 3 days (for urgent deliveries)

• 7 days (for standard deliveries)

• Customs Duty: Included in the rate

• Future Trends: While express services remain fast, they may become more affordable in the future.

• Best For: Urgent shipments with a fast turnaround time.

2. Air Shipping + Local Express Delivery

This method involves shipping via air to a US airport and then using a local express service (such as DHL, UPS, or FedEx) to deliver the product to its final destination.

• Rate:

• US West: $4.5–5 per kg

• US East: $4.7–5.2 per kg

• Delivery Time: 10 days

• Customs Duty: Included in the rate

• Future Trends: Expected to become cheaper than express services while maintaining fast delivery times.

• Best For: Products that need fast delivery at a reasonable cost.

3. Sea Shipping + Local Express Delivery

This shipping method involves sending goods by sea to a US port, followed by delivery via a local express courier (DHL, UPS, FedEx).

• Rate:

• US West: $1.4–1.55 per kg

• US East: $1.7–1.85 per kg

• Delivery Time: 20–25 days (after the vessel departs from China)

• Customs Duty: Included in the rate

• Future Trends: Competitive pricing, with the added benefit of including duty taxes.

• Best For: Less urgent shipments where cost is a higher priority than speed.

4. Sea Shipping + Local Trucking Delivery

For larger shipments, this method uses sea shipping to a US port followed by delivery with a local trucking company.

• Rate:

• US West: $138–170 per CBM

• US East: $194–230 per CBM

• Delivery Time: 25–45 days (after the vessel departs from China)

• Customs Duty: Not included in the rate

• Future Trends: This method is the most affordable but comes with the longest delivery time.

• Best For: Large shipments that are not time-sensitive, with an emphasis on cost savings.

5. Full Container Shipping by Sea + Local Trucking

For businesses with large-scale shipments, full container shipping is the most cost-effective option.

• Rate:

• US West: $3464 per 20ft container, $3998 per 40ft container

• Delivery Time: 25–45 days (after the vessel departs from China)

• Customs Duty: Not included in the rate

• Future Trends: While this is the most economical choice, it comes with the longest delivery time.

• Best For: Businesses shipping large quantities or full container loads.

Comparison of Shipping Methods

Contact Us for More Details

For detailed information on Amazon FBA shipping fees, delivery times, and the most suitable shipping methods for your needs, please contact us through the CONTACT-US page.

Choosing the right shipping method for your Amazon FBA shipments from China to the USA depends on factors such as delivery speed, cost, and shipment volume. Whether you’re shipping small packages with express delivery or larger bulk shipments via sea, the options above allow you to select the best method for your specific business requirements.

Let us help you navigate the logistics and ensure your products reach Amazon FBA centers quickly and cost-effectively.

3. Why Choose Shunshunfa Logistics for Amazon FBA Shipping?

At Shunshunfa Logistics, we specialize in Amazon FBA freight forwarding. We have in-depth knowledge of Amazon’s packing, labeling, and shipping guidelines, ensuring your goods meet all requirements for smooth acceptance by Amazon, preventing delays or rejections.

Why Choose Shunshunfa Logistics?

1. Expertise in Amazon FBA Requirements

• We are experts in Amazon’s policies and stay updated on any changes, ensuring your goods are always compliant.

• Your orders will be packed, labeled, and shipped according to Amazon’s strict guidelines.

2. Tailored Shipping Solutions

• We provide customized solutions, choosing the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective routes based on your needs.

• Whether shipping small packages or large volumes, we recommend the best shipping options for you.

3. Direct Link to Amazon FBA Centers

• We are directly integrated with Amazon’s computerized system, ensuring smooth coordination and faster processing.

• Daily communication with FBA fulfillment centers ensures your goods arrive on time.

4. End-to-End Freight Services

• We handle everything from packaging and labeling to shipping and tracking, offering sea, air, and express options.

• Our expertise ensures compliance and efficiency at every step.

5. Local Expertise with Global Reach

• Based in China, we provide deep local knowledge and global logistics solutions to ensure your goods meet all standards.

The Shunshunfa Advantage

• Amazon Compliance: We ensure your goods meet Amazon’s strict FBA standards.

• Cost-Effective Solutions: We help you find the best shipping options to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.

• Reliability: Your goods will arrive on time, safely, with minimal delays.

Focus on Sales, Let Us Handle the Logistics

Choose Shunshunfa Logistics as your trusted Amazon FBA freight forwarder. We ensure your products are shipped efficiently, in full compliance, and at the best possible cost.

Contact us today to start your next shipment!