Amazon FBA shipping from China connects supplier receiving and FBA preparation with international freight and fulfillment-center delivery. The shipment should not leave China until the destination, labels, carton or pallet rules, appointment needs and customs scope are confirmed.
FBA preparation available in China
Record quantities and perform agreed visual, packaging or sample checks before preparation.
Apply seller-supplied FNSKU labels, polybags, warning labels, bundles or other agreed work.
Repack, measure, weigh and label outbound cartons or prepare pallets where required.
Coordinate the selected air or ocean route and delivery to the assigned fulfillment center.
A shipment-ready workflow
Provide destination fulfillment center, shipment IDs, product labels and current preparation instructions.
Record incoming cartons and separate SKUs before any labeling or repacking begins.
Perform the agreed label, polybag, bundle, carton, pallet and measurement work.
Confirm carton count, dimensions, weight, declared value and final destination.
Compare air and ocean options against inventory urgency and expected receiving window.
Coordinate appointment or final delivery requirements and retain available shipment milestones.
Air versus ocean for FBA replenishment
| Planning question | Air | Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| When to consider it | Urgent replenishment, smaller shipment or higher stockout risk. | Larger planned replenishment with more lead time. |
| Main cost driver | Chargeable weight, product and route. | Volume, weight, consolidation and destination delivery. |
| Inventory strategy | Useful for bridging stock while a larger shipment moves. | Useful for regular baseline replenishment. |
Seller checklist before goods leave China
- Confirm the current Amazon destination and shipment plan.
- Provide correct FNSKU, carton and pallet labels in usable files.
- Verify product, packaging and destination-market compliance.
- Check that cartons match the final recorded dimensions and weight.
- Confirm customs data, declared value and importing responsibilities.
- Allow enough receiving buffer for seasonal or appointment delays.
Frequently asked questions
Can goods from several suppliers be consolidated?
Yes. Supplier cartons can be received, checked and consolidated when the products and destination shipment plan allow it.
Can you apply FNSKU and carton labels?
Yes, when the seller supplies the correct files and confirms product, quantity and placement.
Can you arrange air and ocean shipping?
Both can be compared using cargo volume, weight, fulfillment-center destination, deadline and receiving requirements.
Who is responsible for Amazon compliance?
The seller remains responsible for Seller Central data, product compliance and current Amazon rules. We perform agreed preparation and logistics work.