What Are the New FBA Fees in 2026? Quick Answer Amazon rolled out significant FBA fee changes in 2026 (Amazon Seller Central doc GABBX6GZPA8MSZGW) that affect nearly every seller. Headline changes: a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge applied to all FBA fulfillment fees effective April 17, 2026; inbound placement fees increased for oversized items, long-tenure […]
How Much Is the FBA Labeling Fee in 2026? Quick Answer The FBA labeling fee in 2026 depends on who’s doing the labeling. Amazon’s own labeling service (where still offered) charges $0.55 per unit. Since Amazon ended its US-based labeling service for most seller accounts in January 2026 — part of the broader Amazon FBA […]
How Much Does FBA Prep Cost in 2026? Quick Answer FBA prep costs $0.35 to $1.75 per unit in 2026, depending on what services are needed. Basic FNSKU labeling runs $0.15-$0.40 per unit, polybag + suffocation label adds $0.20-$0.55, bundling or kitting runs $0.50-$1.25, and carton relabel is typically $2-$4 per box. Since Amazon ended […]
How to Add ID for Amazon Customs Clearance Quick Answer When you ship inventory into the US as an Amazon FBA seller, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires an Importer of Record (IOR) identification number linked to your shipment. Amazon’s Seller Central lets you add this ID so your shipment paperwork matches your CBP […]
Drayage vs Trucking: What’s the Difference? Quick Answer Drayage is short-distance trucking that moves containers from a port, rail yard, or intermodal terminal to a nearby warehouse or distribution point — typically under 100 miles. Regular trucking (also called over-the-road or OTR) covers anything longer, from regional runs to cross-country hauls. The two overlap in […]
DDP Shipping Explained: How It Works, When to Use It Quick Answer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the seller is responsible for delivering goods to the buyer’s named destination, paying all shipping, export clearance, import duties, VAT/GST, and any taxes along the way. The buyer does nothing but receive the goods. DDP is the most […]
Shipping from China to Amazon FBA: Complete 2026 Guide Quick Answer The fastest and cheapest way to ship goods from China to an Amazon FBA warehouse in 2026 depends on your order size and timeline: sea freight (FCL or LCL) costs roughly $1.50–$4.00 per kg and takes 30–45 days door-to-FBA; air freight runs $5.50–$9.00 per […]
Amazon FBA prep requirements determine whether your inventory reaches customers or gets rejected at the fulfillment center door. In other words, every unit you send to Amazon must meet specific labeling, packaging, and shipping standards or it will not be accepted. As of January 2026, Amazon discontinued all US-based FBA prep and labeling services, which […]
Shipping time China to USA depends on the method you choose, the port of departure, and the final destination. In other words, a shipment can arrive in 3 days or 45 days depending on whether you use express courier, air freight, or ocean freight. At WWS Cargo, we handle all three methods and help importers […]
FCL vs LCL shipping is one of the first decisions every importer faces when moving goods from China to the United States. In other words, choosing between a full container load and a less-than-container load affects your costs, transit time, and cargo safety. At WWS Cargo, we ship both FCL and LCL every week and […]
