FBA prep and labeling
FBA prep and labeling in China, done before it ships
Prep done at origin, before freight is paid, is usually cheaper than fixing it at a prep center after arrival. For the US, it's no longer optional: Amazon stopped offering its own prep and item labeling for US FBA shipments on January 1, 2026.
What we do
Prep services
- 01
FNSKU unit labeling
Amazon barcode labels applied to each unit, covering old supplier barcodes where needed.
- 02
FBA box labels
An FBA box label on every carton, matched to your shipment plan and to the right fulfillment center when shipments are split.
- 03
Poly bagging
Bags for textiles, loose items and anything that needs protection from dust, with suffocation warnings where required.
- 04
Bundling and kitting
Multi-packs and sets bagged or wrapped together and labeled as one sellable unit.
- 05
Repacking
Overweight, oversized, damaged or badly packed cartons are repacked into cartons that meet Amazon's limits.
- 06
Inserts and packaging
Manuals, thank-you cards or branded packaging you've supplied, added to each unit.
- 07
Warning and origin labels
"Made in China" labels and product warning labels you supply, applied where your marketplace requires them.
Repacking
Why repacking lowers shipping costs
Supplier cartons are packed to protect goods at the factory, not to keep freight costs down. An oversized carton that's half air costs you twice: once in volumetric weight on air or express, and again in Amazon fulfillment fees if the unit packaging is bigger than it needs to be.
Before we repack, we look at:
- Carton size and weight against Amazon's per-carton limits for your marketplace (as of September 2026, generally 50 lb and 25 in per side for Amazon US standard cartons)
- Empty space that pushes up volumetric weight
- Fragility, and whether the product needs more protection, not less
- Carton count, since fewer, fuller cartons often mean fewer labels and lower receiving costs
We'll send you a proposal before changing your packaging.
How it works
How prep works
- 01
Send your prep list
SKUs, quantities, FNSKU label files, FBA box labels, and any bundling or insert instructions.
- 02
Confirm the plan
We confirm the work and price, and point out anything that doesn't match the goods received.
- 03
Prep
Labeling, bagging and repacking at our warehouses in China, before loading.
- 04
Photos and final counts
You get photos of labeled units and cartons before dispatch, plus final carton counts, weights and dimensions to enter in Seller Central.
- 05
Ship
Cargo goes out on the route you've booked.
FAQ
FBA prep FAQs
Question not answered here?
Message our shipping team directly, in English or Chinese.
Ask on WhatsAppDo I send you the labels, or do you create them?
You create the shipment in Seller Central and send us the FNSKU and FBA box label files. We print and apply them.
Can you cover the supplier's barcode?
Yes. When a unit uses an FNSKU label, other scannable barcodes are covered so Amazon scans the right one.
Will Amazon prep my units if they arrive unprepared?
Not in the US. Amazon ended its FBA prep and item labeling services for the US marketplace on January 1, 2026. Other marketplaces have their own rules, so check Seller Central for yours.
What if labels need fixing after goods reach the US?
We also have warehouses in the US, so cartons can be relabeled or repacked there before going on to Amazon. It costs more than getting it right in China, so treat it as a fallback, not the plan.
How is prep priced?
Per unit or per carton, depending on the task. We quote prep separately from freight so you can see what you're paying for.
Can you prep goods for non-Amazon warehouses?
Yes. The same labeling and repacking works for Walmart, 3PLs and your own warehouse. Send us the receiving requirements.
Related pages
- Amazon FBA shipping
Amazon FBA freight forwarder in China: pickup from all your suppliers, prep and labels, customs and DDP delivery to FBA in the US, UK, Canada and EU.
- Warehousing
Store goods at our warehouses in China, consolidate cargo from several suppliers and ship in one load. US-side warehousing for relabeling and FBA transfers too.
- Quality inspection
Carton counts, weights, dimensions and spot checks in China before your cargo ships. Catch supplier mistakes while they can still be fixed. Book a check.
- USA
Ship from China to the USA by sea, air or express, DDP or DDU, to your warehouse or Amazon FBA. Pickup, prep and US customs planned up front. Get a quote.
- How to Vet an FBA Freight Forwarder in China
Questions to ask before you hire an FBA freight forwarder in China: prep, FBA box labels, split shipments, importer of record, DDP quotes and hidden costs.
Send us your prep list
Include SKUs, quantities, current carton specs and what needs doing. We'll price the prep and shipping together.
Free quotes. We typically reply within one business day by email, WhatsApp or live chat.