How to Send Your First Shipment to Amazon FBA in 2024 | Beginner Tutorial

Learn how to ship your FBA inventory to Amazon using the new shipping plan system, tips and tricks to make shipping cheaper, faster and easier, and avoid common shipping mistakes.
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[@FNAwaN]

Thank you so much .without your videos I can never sell on amazon .😅This is really a complicated process .

[@CrescentKao]

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear you've been finding the videos helpful!

[@fawadkhanspeaks]

Been finding a right person, to learn from. Been through a lot of them, but your explanations and the presentation along with them is just fantastic. Now I can call somebody my tutor ♥️

[@CrescentKao]

I’m happy to hear that you’re finding the content helpful! And thanks for your input and feedback, I appreciate it! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments or post them in my Facebook group. Keep hustling!

[@sandraroman1611]

Absolutely amazing! thank you so much!

[@CrescentKao]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@TheJosa007]

What would we do without you? You are a God send.thank you very much for educating some of us

[@CrescentKao]

Hello! I'm glad that you're finding value in the content! And thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it! Keep hustling!

[@FNAwaN]

I was thinking the same 😅

[@CrescentKao]

@@FNAwaN 😎

[@WaypointofView]

Thank so much for another helpful video! I remember in a previous video you mentioned you typically recommend doing individually packed and I definitely can understand why with all the parameters around case packing. It seems like they now allow a combination of both case packed and individually packed in one shipping plan.... would this be your new recommendation when it applies?

[@CrescentKao]

You're welcome. Yes, why make it more complicated if you don't have to?

[@sehr56]

Great content, well presented. I've been at it a month (and I've go the tech logs to prove it!) A single sku bumper sticker and it's been enough wild goose chases and a million rabbit holes and always come up empty. Imna month I've seen them switch processes, requirements, webpages, layouts, content. I was watching one of Camerons videos, just 2 months old, and I couldn't get 3 minutes into it. The menus have changed, and the tab that he indicated to go to, showing the audience every step. And iit's all changed and of no use to mr. You are obviously a smart guy with an entrepreneurial spirit. Your videos have solid production values and you are blessed with being good on camera! It obviously has played well to your strengths to be a seller and communicator. The past month dancing with Amazon has been a nightmare. Maybe Im just not wired to jump through all the administrative hoops. How long have you been at it , your relationship with Amazon, and is it changing as quickly as Ive experienced. Again, great job Crescent!Your a Pro!

[@CrescentKao]

Hello, I'm glad you found value in the content. Yes, Amazon is constantly changing how the marketplace and seller central works so it can get confusing at times. But it's no different than any other business, there will always be hurdles and adversities. Thanks for your kind words and comments, I appreciate it. You can read about my background on my website: www.crescentkao.com I encourage you to join my Facebook group to get more help or ask any questions that you have: facebook.com/groups/AmazonBeginnerMastery See you there!

[@sehr56]

@@CrescentKao Will do! Thx!

[@nnatalia0787]

Hi Crescent! Thank you for all the videos! So appreciate!! You mentioned it really doesn't matter which origin address to put in shipping plan...Can i put a post office's address in California as origin?

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. You're welcome! You can try it and see but you should really use an address you have access to in case the shipment is returned for whatever reason.

[@nnatalia0787]

Thank you!

[@CrescentKao]

@@nnatalia0787 You're welcome.

[@AdrianaGil-il5ti]

Hi, If I am using Amazon Global Logistics door to door service from China, in step 3 I printed FBA ID labels, in which step the "shipping/carrierl labels" are generated?

[@cyndiramirez8811]

Thank you for this video, it's so helpful! Struggling with understanding the timelines of all of this for a first product. So in order to get an amazon shipping address for the supplier, you need to have your product listed but in order to have your product listed, you need to have all of your professional photos ready to go. If you don't even have the product in hand since it's being produced overseas, how do you get around this catch 22?

[@CrescentKao]

You’re welcome! You don’t need to have the actual photos to create a listing, you can put temporary/fake ones up until you have the real ones. This goes over it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6jHZZWuo72csKM

[@cyndiramirez8811]

@@CrescentKao Thank you!

[@CrescentKao]

@@cyndiramirez8811 you’re welcome.

[@afafleoub362]

Thank you so much for the valuable content! I have a question, when using Amazon partnered carrier to ship from China to USA, how is import done? If I am not using a freight forwarded, do I have to be present or fill any paperwork in order for the product to pass customs in USA?

[@CrescentKao]

You're welcome! I'm glad you're finding value in the content! The shipping carrier will get a hold of you to take care of any necessary paperwork and pay any duties.

[@cokiruiz]

Can you create a video of how to ship 1 box with different SKUs, like with 15-20 items? Thanks!

[@CrescentKao]

This goes over it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHuwoIOLidWDf6s

[@FabianaZalazar]

it only shows me the minimal shipment option, the other two are in gray an un-clickable. I do not understand why.

[@CrescentKao]

Not all the options are available depending on what and where you’re shipping from/to.

[@freedinner886]

Very nice breh

[@CrescentKao]

I'm glad you found value in the content!

[@penebarinem6261]

Thank you Crescent, your videos have helped me ship to Amazon for the first time. But I have a question: I still have my status as “shipped” two weeks after updating shipment with tracking ID. I reached out to my freight forwarder and she said they don’t update like UPS. I’m shipping from China. Should I be worried?

[@CrescentKao]

You’re welcome! Correct, overseas tracking isn’t always live.

[@penebarinem6261]

Thank you so much

[@busonmaly]

Hello Crescent. Thank you so much for the work you do over here. I really hope you see this. Is there anyway I can get in touch with you. I follow your videos religiously and I’ve been able to create my first ever listing on Amazon. I followed this video to create my shipment plan but before I got to step 2 it says my “inventory storage limit has been exceeded. Please try again when storage becomes available” I’m having difficulty understanding why it wouldn’t let me progress. My total shipment is less than 30lb. It’s 50 units divided equally between 2 case packs. I’m so stuck and don’t understand how to progress. Is there any chance I made a fundamental mistake somewhere? Do you have any advice on how to deal with this error message that wouldn’t budge?

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. You're welcome, I'm glad you find value in the content. You can find all of my contact details in the video description or you can book a consultation on my website: www.crescentkao.com Storage limits are calculated based on volume, not by units, this goes over it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5uodKhtdp2frpY Or as I stated in the video, you might have an old shipping plan that is taking up space. Cancel or delete it to free up the space.

[@busonmaly]

@@CrescentKao hello Crescent. Thank you for you response. I wanted to implement it before I get back to you. I had no active shipping plan that needed deleting to trigger “inventory storage limited exceeded” warning . It’s my first and only shipment. I tried to start a fresh plan but when I am about to complete the first step it pops up with the warning, “ This product exceeds your current FBA capacity limit for Oversize storage” This leaves me so confused because these are the exact and correct dimensions of my shipment so I don’t understand the warnings I have only 2 boxes of 16x16x18 and 20lb each being sent with 25 units per box. This certainly is not overweight. Should I send them as individually packed and not case packed? I watched your video fba capacity limit posted about a year ago but still have difficulty getting a solution to make progress. Any of your wisdom you could shed on this issue please?

[@waqarmasood2652]

Can you please explain UPS * Pick up cost is not included with the rate?* What will be the pick up cost and does UPS pick up our products themselves or we need to schedule a shipping date on their website?

[@CrescentKao]

You need to schedule it. Cost depends on your location.

[@sounds6608]

man thx

[@CrescentKao]

You’re welcome!

[@TheJosa007]

Sorry Kao: when I spoke with you on the phone you told me how to create the shipping labels, but now that I am doing it I found this issue: the "more inputs" button I don't have it available as I create the shipping plan. I have 1000 units with 32 units each. One carton has 8 units. If I choose case packed for my stuff to be palletized, do you think I can create the shipping labels easier? Thank you very much.

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. Just to make things more clear, I assume what you mean is that you are selling a box that has 8 items inside it. This box is *1 unit*. So if you have a total of 1000 items with 8 items per box, then I assume you have 125 total units (125 x 8 = 1000). I'm not sure where the "32 units each" comes from in your message. If that's correct, that's not a problem. This is the pallet guidelines: sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/G200978400 You also need to conform to the labeling guidelines for selling sets: sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/200141500

[@SFran12]

This is great and it answered my question for shipping glass bottles. I get an error that I cannot use my manufacturer UPC to track the product. My GS1 UPC code is printed on the product label on the bottle. I am the manufacturer and the only seller of this product. Should I use the Amazon FNSKU on the bubble bag that the bottle will be packed in?

[@CrescentKao]

I'm glad you found it helpful! You need to use the FNSKU. Only one barcode can be visible. This goes over it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXXk5Z7qcydoNk

[@SFran12]

@CrescentKao Thank you for the videos. This has all been so helpful.

[@CrescentKao]

@@SFran12 You're welcome!

[@SFran12]

@@CrescentKao Your videos help me prepare my very first shipment. Much appreciated. 😃 Onward & upward!

[@CrescentKao]

@@SFran12 I'm glad to hear that you've been finding the content helpful! Keep hustling!

[@idk73881]

With regard to the address of origin, I happen to own a home in California. You mentioned that I can use my own address. Would you recommend using the home address that I have in California? Or do you altogether advise against using a home address?

[@CrescentKao]

You can try it and see if you get a favorable Amazon warehouse.

[@usmanyousafLLC]

Hello My question here is that when Amazon has given us the address of four warehouses, do we have to send our goods to four different warehouses? Or we will ship to the one address and Amazon will automatically ship it to four warehouses? I am getting confused here . I want to ship my goods from China They will only ship to one address then how can I send it to four addresses? Should I first send it to the USA and then to four different places?

[@CrescentKao]

Hello, you need to ship to all four. It shows you the address and how many units to ship. I discussed this in detail in the video. If you supplier won't do it then hire a freight forwarder.

[@TheJosa007]

Quick question: while creating the shipping labels I get a message that says: box weight does not meet the expected minimum: 39.55 pounds. Each of carton weights: 27 Lbs. should I just confirm and continue? I got 1000 units at 32 units per box.Thank you

[@CrescentKao]

I don’t know since I don’t know the details of your shipment. I went over this issue in the video and what to do.

[@SuperMillie1969]

Hello Crescent,I have a question about sample product.If I order it from the supplier.Will I ask the sample to be shipped to my home or shipped it in the Amazon warehouse?Thank you Crescent😇🙏🏻❤️

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. You want to ship the samples to yourself so you can examine them before you place a large order. I suggest watching this step by step tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJS7l6OlbMmAqJI

[@user-tl4dg6ou7r]

Hi, amazon optimize shipping split option is disable in my seller center even i changed the setting , so what should i do for that, please help me, Thanks

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. Check back again later or it may not be available for that product.

[@blackpride-gy9sl]

When it asks who preps in the packing details section, is that referring to the picking and packaging that amazon does in order to deliver to the seller?

[@CrescentKao]

No. It’s asking who’s doing the labeling or any other prep. I went over it in the video.

[@blackpride-gy9sl]

@@CrescentKao Thank you for your replies brotha, I just like to be certain. Great Content, I definitely recommend your channel to all my friends who are also interested in Amazon FBA

[@CrescentKao]

@@blackpride-gy9sl You're welcome! I'm happy to hear that you're finding value in the content and thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it! If you haven't already, join my Facebook group! See you there!

[@BigDaddyGarth]

So where does each label go? Say I’m doing Amazon FBA wholesale, and have boxes of multiple items of the same . Do both labels just go on the case?

[@CrescentKao]

This goes over it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXXk5Z7qcydoNk

[@Lifewave-StemCell]

My first FBA - One question. I have a product with 5 variations should my supplier send in one box or separate into 5 boxes? I am stuck with this one. Thanks and thank You for all your info.

[@CrescentKao]

You can package them however you want as long as you follow the inbound packaging guidelines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXXk5Z7qcydoNk

[@Lifewave-StemCell]

@@CrescentKao Thank You!

[@TommyCook-go8fr]

So when i enter my manufacture's address in China, Partner carrier is available from China to USA. It gives the option for ocean or Air express and then it even has pickup services available. Are you sure its domestic only? because if i could do this through Amazon instead of getting a freight forwarder, i would prefer to do this.

[@CrescentKao]

This is a new option that came out after this video was made. You can give it a try and see how well it works. People have reported having issues though and the price you see doesn't include duty and taxes. Going with your own FF has its benefits, you get to build trust and working relationship with them.

[@AbdullahMahmoods]

I have accidentally chosen the "Manufacturer barcode" on 'send to amazon' page. Now I cannot revert back to FNSKU. Would you please tell me how can I make the change ? :(

[@CrescentKao]

You can change the barcode setting on your account, then delete the listing and create a new one using the same UPC and SKU. Or you can try uploading a flat file.

[@fatimajabeen19]

Im buying a pallet from a supplier which contains over 500 units so should I select a pallet option instead of case pack?

[@CrescentKao]

If you’re palletizing them, yes.

[@fikrechishtya]

1)im unable to select for no inbound shipment fee 2) they take so much time for inbound splits 😢

[@CrescentKao]

Depending on your product and what Amazon needs at the time, it may not be available. Try again later or choose a different option

[@NiftyThreads]

Have a question sending my first FBA shipment it keeps saying UPS partner carrier not available check shipping address any idea I have refreshed and re created work flows nothing is changing weird thanks.

[@CrescentKao]

It’s probably not available at wherever you’re trying to ship from.

[@NiftyThreads]

@@CrescentKao if not available would have to use another carrier would I pay that shipping price in person at drop off or should be option on SC

[@CrescentKao]

@@NiftyThreads If its not available then yes, you need to figure out the shipping yourself.

[@plantsandpoultry1479]

When you ship from china to amazon warehouse, amazon offers shipping options through their own partners. You didn’t cover this…what is “use your own EOR” on the option where you choose an international sea shipper through amazon??”

[@CrescentKao]

EOR is the exporter of record. That is whomever is going to be responsible for exporting your goods.

[@vipset3439]

Hi, If I am in America and my product is with me, can I take the product to the Amazon warehouse myself?

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. No, you can’t drop them off at the Amazon warehouse.

[@vipset3439]

@@CrescentKao thanks

[@vehyacinnkouboulou2207]

Hello I already have my Amazon seller account I added a product that already exists but I can not understand why Amazon does not list my product and I want to know when it will send me the address to Ship my product which is in China please help me.

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. If you don't have inventory that's available for sale, then the listing won't be live in the marketplace. You need to create a shipping in order to get the warehouse address like I went over in the video.

[@blackpride-gy9sl]

I know at this point I might be bugging but when you have the option to select SPD or LTL and it says below (starting at amount) as that an amount you'll have to pay to Amazon or is that just a estimate of what that option will cost to reference to your supplier. I hope I make sense, and I'm not a bother. I am very desperate at the moment.

[@CrescentKao]

I went over this in the video. If you choose Amazon Partner Carrier option, you need to pay it as soon as you complete the shipping plan.

[@blackpride-gy9sl]

@@CrescentKao And how would I convey that to my supplier

[@CrescentKao]

@@blackpride-gy9sl why would your supplier need to know what you paid?

[@blackpride-gy9sl]

@@CrescentKao well I'm also paying them shipping and carrying, I have multiple addresses to ship to. Maybe there's something I'm doing wrong

[@CrescentKao]

@@blackpride-gy9sl if your supplier is shipping for you and you’re paying them to do it then you don’t choose the Partnered Carrier option but you can save money using the PC option. I suggest watching the video again, I went over how that works.

[@edbutler4193]

how do i list a book if it request brand approval

[@CrescentKao]

You need to go through the brand approval process. There should be details on the brand approval page that popped up on what you need to do.

[@FNAwaN]

If 2 carton sizes are different and other 5 sizes are same but all are case packed..can that work ? How will we add different size of that two cartons ?

[@CrescentKao]

Like I went over in the video, add a new packing line for the odd sized cartons.

[@FNAwaN]

Yes but As an individual or case packed ? Because inside packing is same

[@CrescentKao]

@@FNAwaN you need to configure the box settings to match however it’s packaged. I went over it in the video.

[@TheWickJohn]

Any import custom duty from china to Amazon warehouse

[@CrescentKao]

Most likely yes.

[@jamal_25]

"This Asin is ineligible for FBA enrollment" Why did I see this error during the product listing? many FBA sellers are already in this listing. Can you please guide me dear?

[@CrescentKao]

They are probably doing FBM, not FBA.

[@jamal_25]

@@CrescentKao But i see 3 or 4 seller doing FBA

[@CrescentKao]

Contact Seller Support and ask them.

[@TheAlhaseeri]

Why should I always choose non Amazon partnered carrier when I have shipping plan from China ? Even if I get discounted price from Amazon partnered carrier... Also could you please explain how to find a cheap freight forwarder for multiple Amazon FBA shipments,,, ?

[@CrescentKao]

As I explained in the video, the partnered carrier program is for domestic shipments only. You can FF on Alibaba or freightos.com

[@chavielwestmore9528]

@@CrescentKao can you make a video on how to sell women clothing ? I can’t find any information regarding this.

[@kanyewest5722]

Can you still ship your products during the process

[@CrescentKao]

What process? You can’t ship anything until you complete a shipping plan

[@aftabalam-rg9uj]

I am from Pakistan want to work amazon FBA, kindly teach me details step by step from scratch. I didn't have shop even

[@CrescentKao]

Hello. This goes over everything step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJS7l6OlbMmAqJI

[@Platelunchexpress]

A lot of work for them to eat up so much of your money…

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