MUST KNOWS Amazon FBA Shipping and Routing Requirements
The following requirements apply to all boxes shipped to Amazon FBA fulfillment centers whether by small parcel delivery, less than truckload (LTL), or full truckload (FTL) shipping.
Box dimensions
Boxes containing multiple standard-size items must not exceed 50cm x 60cm x 50cm.
Box weight
Boxes must not exceed the standard weight limit of 40 kg, unless they contain one single oversized item that exceeds 40 kg.
Individual items weighing between 15 and 30 kg must be marked as Heavy Package (viewable from both the top and sides of each heavy-weight container).
Approved containers
The following are approved standard boxes:
Regular slotted carton (RSC)
B flute
ECT-32 (edge crush test)
200BH (burst strength)
Do not:
Use point-of-sale containers or pallet-sized boxes
Bundle boxes together using bagging, taping, elastic, or extra straps
Approved dunnage
Air pillows
Full sheets of paper
Polythene Rolls
Newspaper
Thermocol Sheets
List of unapproved forms of dunnage:
Shredded paper
Thermocol chips
All types of packing peanuts, including those made of biodegradable material or cornstarch