Requirements for shipping and delivery to Amazon

Following Amazon’s shipping requirements speeds up the delivery process and prevents additional costs.

Why shipping guidelines matter

• Compliance prevents rejection or disposal of inventory
• Protects you from future shipment blocks
• Avoids additional fees charged by Amazon

Carton content information

• Each carton may contain only items from one shipment ID
• The details in the delivery plan must exactly match the shipment:
  • Seller SKU, UPC/EAN, FNSKU
  • Expiration date, product condition
  • Quantity shipped, packaging option
  • Carton weight and dimensions

Packaging requirements

• Cartons must be sturdy, six-sided, and durable (e.g., RSC, B-flute)
• No stretch film, plastic straps, or metal staples
• No Styrofoam, shredded paper, or plastic filler materials

Weight and dimension limits

• Standard cartons:

  • Minimum size: 15.2 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm
  • Maximum side length: 63.5 cm
  • Weight range: 0.15 kg to 23 kg

• Oversized cartons (for single products only):

  • Maximum size: up to 73.7 cm
  • Weight range: 23 kg to 30 kg (only for single items)
  • Must be labeled “Heavy” if over 15 kg

  

Shipping label requirements

• Each carton must have a unique carton ID (shipping label)
• Labels must be clearly visible and unobstructed
• Minimum print resolution: 300 DPI