Amazon FBA Pallet Height for China to Mexico Sellers

Measure the pallet after the full export-ready build

For China to Mexico FBA shipments, the only pallet height that matters is the final wrapped number after the base, stretch wrap, top cap, and edge protection are complete. Using an estimated carton stack instead of the finished pallet is how loads drift from the planned dimensions before delivery is even booked.

Build for handling stability, not only nominal height

A pallet that is technically within the target height can still fail if the weight is top-heavy or cartons overhang the base. China to Mexico moves often include multiple transfer points, so sellers should treat stability as part of the pallet-height decision instead of focusing on one measurement in isolation.

Match the pallet plan to the destination workflow

If the cargo goes direct to Amazon, to a prep site, or through a domestic transfer, the pallet build should already match that route. Rebuilding or re-stacking after arrival because the export pallet did not fit the Mexico delivery workflow is avoidable cost and delay.

Keep dimensions synchronized across the document set

Final pallet count, wrapped height, and gross weight should align across the quote, packing list, customs packet, and delivery instruction. A data mismatch forces extra checking at exactly the stage where warehouses expect fast identification and clean unloading.

Split the load when the pallet is borderline

If one tall pallet only saves a small amount of freight but increases handling risk, split it before export. For China to Mexico Amazon FBA shipments, predictable acceptance usually matters more than squeezing every carton onto the tallest possible pallet.

What still needs human review

Sellers should verify the live Seller Central pallet rule for the exact Mexico workflow.
Carrier, prep-center, and local warehouse limits may be stricter than the base Amazon rule.