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Importing for Amazon: Labeling Requirements

Shippers using the services of Fulfillment By Amazon must follow specific labeling requirements set by Amazon to ensure an efficient and hassle-free shipping process. FBA Product Labeling Requirements Each box or pallet that is shipped to Amazon must be correctly identified with appropriate labeling. Shipments to Amazon should have the following types of labels: FNSKU…

Challenge Filed On Section 301 List 3 Tariffs

In a recent court filing on 9/10/20, a group of vinyl tiling companies: (HMTX Industries LLC, Halstead New England Corporation, and Metroflor Corporation) filed a lawsuit against the Office of The United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding Section 301 List 3 Tariffs (and potentially List 4). In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the USTR…

Carrier Limit of Liability: Filing a Lost Freight Claim

Filing a lost freight claim with a carrier while only being covered by carrier limit of liability is consistently a losing battle for shippers. Shippers expecting to be fully reimbursed by their carrier for their lost goods are almost always unpleasantly surprised by the amount they actually receive. Lost Freight Claims Covered by Carrier Limit…

Importing For Amazon: Best Shipping Practices

To successfully and efficiently ship products to Amazon, FBA sellers should follow proper shipping practices. This can help FBA sellers avoid a lot of hassle, including delays, shipment rejections, and more. Shipping Method When shipping FBA products to Amazon from another country, FBA sellers must choose how to send products from the supplier to an…

What is Covered by the Freight Company?

When shipments are lost or damaged in transit, shippers will need to know what to expect from their freight company, or carrier, when filing a claim. Lost or damaged shipments will not be fully covered by the freight company. Freight companies are limited in their liabilities towards shippers, so shippers should consider purchasing cargo insurance…

Importing FBA for Amazon: 10 Things to Know

Importing for Amazon: 10 Things to Know About FBA

As an importer of Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) products, you are responsible for making arrangements to have your goods shipped to the United States, cleared through customs, sent on to their final destination, and meeting all of Amazon’s regulations. 1. Have your products inspected before they are shipped. Have an inspection conducted in the country…