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Amazon FBA Prep China Guide — Labels, Pallets & Checks

What FBA prep in China includes, why origin prep matters since Amazon's 2026 policy change, and how to avoid defect fees and FC rejections.

XCJD Logistics is a China-based international freight forwarder founded in 2011 that preps Amazon FBA inventory at origin — warehouses in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Yiwu.

Direct Answer

Amazon FBA prep in China covers FNSKU labeling, carton checks, GMA-standard palletizing and shipment plans — done before cargo leaves the warehouse. Since Amazon stopped prep services for US FBA in January 2026, sellers own every label; origin prep is what makes boxes arrive FC-ready with no defect fees.

Why This Matters

Amazon's inbound receiving requirements apply defect fees for missing labels, misrouted shipments and quantity mismatches (roughly $0.32–$5.72 per standard unit and higher for oversized items, varying by product type and defect category). One rejected pallet delays a restock and costs sales rank.

Expert Explanation

The prep chain

  1. FNSKU labeling per unit and carton
  2. Carton dimension, weight and label checks
  3. GMA-standard palletizing
  4. Shipment plan creation
  5. Appointment scheduling with the fulfillment center

Why at origin

Prepping in China removes destination relabeling delays, double handling and defect-fee risk — boxes arrive ready for receipt.

Requirements

SKU details, carton count, weight and dimensions, target marketplace, and specs for battery or oversized products (pre-check required).

Common Mistakes

  • Assuming Amazon still preps US inventory.
  • Missing FNSKU labels or using wrong carton labels.
  • Non-GMA pallets rejected at the FC.
  • Shipping battery products without a DG pre-check.

XCJD Experience Insight

Since 2011 we have prepped FBA cargo for US, EU, UK, CA, AU and JP marketplaces — 8,000+ shipments, 150+ destinations. Our FBA prep page covers the full service.

Recommended Solution

Send your SKU and shipment details and receive an FBA prep + DDP quote within 24 hours — labeling, carton checks, palletizing, freight, duties and FC delivery.

Frequently asked questions

FNSKU labeling, carton checks, GMA-standard palletizing and shipment plan creation — done at our Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Yiwu warehouse before dispatch.

Amazon stopped offering prep services for US FBA in January 2026 — sellers are responsible for every label and carton check before cargo leaves China.

We do — at origin, so boxes arrive at the fulfillment center FC-ready with no relabeling needed.

Correct labels, carton checks, GMA pallets and accurate shipment plans. Defect fees vary by product type and defect category; we prevent the common causes at origin.

Yes — pallets are built to GMA standard and marked correctly for FC receipt.

Origin prep avoids destination delays and defect fees, with cartons arriving FC-ready and no double handling.

Prep pricing depends on SKU, quantity and services (labeling, carton checks, palletizing). Send product details for a quote.

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