What does FBA prep involve?
Receiving, inspection, labelling (FNSKU), poly-bagging/bundling where required, and compliant inbound shipments that meet Amazon's packaging and labelling rules.
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What is an FNSKU label?
An FNSKU is Amazon's product barcode used to track your inventory in FBA. Units must be labelled correctly to be received and scan cleanly.
Read full answerCan I ship goods directly to your German facility?
Yes. After your request is set up you receive written inbound instructions for receiving, inspection and prep before forwarding to Amazon.
Read full answerShould I use FBA or FBM for Germany?
FBA offers Prime eligibility, fast delivery and automated returns but triggers German storage/VAT and storage fees. FBM keeps control and may avoid storage triggers but needs reliable German logistics.
Read full answerWhat are Amazon's FBA prep and packaging requirements?
Items must be correctly labelled (FNSKU), protected (poly-bags with suffocation warnings, bubble wrap for fragile goods), and meet expiry/bundle rules. Non-compliant inbound can be refused or charged prep fees.
Read full answerHow do FBA storage fees work in Germany?
Amazon charges monthly storage by volume, with higher fees in Q4 and long-term storage surcharges for aged stock. Good inventory planning keeps these costs down.
Read full answerCan I get my stock back from FBA?
Yes. You can create removal or disposal orders to return or dispose of FBA inventory, subject to fees. This is useful for slow movers or before deregistering.
Read full answerCan you bundle or relabel products before FBA?
Yes. Prep services include bundling, set creation, FNSKU relabelling, poly-bagging and inspection so your inbound shipments arrive Amazon-compliant.
Read full answerHow does FBA handle expiry dates and FEFO?
Products with expiry dates need compliant date labelling and follow first-expired-first-out handling. Amazon has minimum remaining-shelf-life requirements at inbound.
Read full answerCan I send hazardous or restricted goods to FBA?
Some products (e.g. batteries, aerosols, flammables) are classed as dangerous goods and need a hazmat review, safety data sheets and compliant packaging before FBA will accept them.
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