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    "description": "Amazon FBA freight forwarding from China with calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable shipping guidance."
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  "slug": "amazon-pallet-requirements",
  "title": "Amazon Pallet Requirements for FBA Inbound Shipments",
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  "question": "What pallet requirements should sellers check before shipping to Amazon?",
  "answer": "Check pallet size, height, gross weight, carton overhang, stretch wrap, label placement, SKU separation, delivery appointment requirements, and whether the receiving workflow accepts palletized freight for that shipment.",
  "description": "A seller-focused explanation of Amazon pallet requirements for inbound FBA shipments from China and other overseas origins.",
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    "amazon pallet requirements",
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  "sections": [
    {
      "heading": "Why pallet rules matter",
      "body": "A pallet that is too tall, unstable, unlabeled, or built with overhanging cartons can be delayed before Amazon receiving. The cost is rarely just a rework fee; it can also create stockout risk and appointment delays."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Before the factory ships",
      "body": "Confirm whether goods should leave the factory floor-loaded, loose-carton, or palletized. If a China warehouse will palletize, provide carton labels, shipment IDs, packing list, and destination instructions early."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Pallet build quality",
      "body": "Use a clean pallet in good condition, stack cartons squarely, avoid overhang, use enough wrap, protect corners when needed, and keep labels visible. The goal is a load that survives trucking, warehouse handling, and final delivery."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Single-SKU vs mixed pallets",
      "body": "Single-SKU pallets are usually simpler for receiving. Mixed pallets need clearer carton labeling and documentation because Amazon must be able to identify the contents without unnecessary confusion."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Delivery appointment impact",
      "body": "Pallet count and dimensions affect the carrier booking and appointment. If the shipment changes after booking, update the forwarder before delivery so the appointment and BOL stay aligned."
    }
  ],
  "limitations": [
    "Always check current Amazon Seller Central requirements for the specific shipment.",
    "Carrier rules and warehouse handling policies can add requirements beyond Amazon rules."
  ],
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-26",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-26"
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