Shipping to Amazon FBA
If you are shipping a full container load to Amazon,see below for Amazon's pallet requirements.Not following Amazon's palletization specifications could result in your container being turned away from the fulfillment center.
Here are the specifications to follow if your FCL shipment will be palletized.
Pallet Specifications
General requirements and dimensions
Use standard or EUR-pallets for stuffing
Use GMA Grade B or higher,40"x 48"/1 m x 1.25m 4-way access,wood pallets
Any single pallet must not be taller than 72"
Pallets can be double stacked for a max height of 100"
Max weight per pallet:1,500 lbs./680.4 kg
Other considerations
GMA Grade A pallets are required for grocery items
CHEP pallets meeting GMA Grade A and B industry standards are acceptable
Do not ship items on PECO pallets,as these cannot be moved using a standard pallet jack
Plastic pallets will be rejected by Amazon
Securing the pallets
Carton boxes must not have more than 1"overhand on either side of the pallet
Use load bars and tension to secure the pallets(recommended but not required):
Pallet configuration
Pallet loading should use a"turned"configuration,as illustrated here: