Carton count vs shipment plan
We reconcile carton labels, FNSKU mapping, and the shipment ID before the cargo leaves the prep floor.
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Amazon FBA · China → UK
Amazon FBA shipping from China to the UK — FNSKU prep, GB EORI, and appointment delivery into UK fulfilment centres.
Supplier pickup, FNSKU labelling, carton and pallet checks, UK customs entry (GB EORI and CDS), and appointment delivery into Amazon.co.uk fulfilment centres — one workflow from Shenzhen to the receiving dock.
FNSKUlabel and carton prep
GB EORIand CDS coordinated
DDP / DAPimport options
FBA-readydelivery appointments
1
Owner for pickup to dock
FNSKU
Labeling and prep support
4–8d
Air replenishment range
28–38d
Sea range to UK gateways
Where FBA shipments fail
Surface the receiving risk before the container sails.
GB EORI or VAT gaps
We confirm the GB EORI and VAT position early so the UK entry does not pause while the vessel is in transit.
Final-mile dock timing
We price the receiving appointment and delivery window into the plan instead of treating it as an afterthought.
FBA intake checklist
Send the inputs that make the first quote accurate.
A clear shipment plan reduces relabelling, surprise storage, and receiving delays.
| Input | Used for | State |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon shipment ID | Receiving appointment and carton map | Needed |
| SKU / FNSKU list | Label generation and carton audit | Needed |
| Carton dimensions + weight | Mode, chargeable weight, and pallet build | Needed |
| Commercial invoice | UK entry and commodity code classification | Needed |
| GB EORI number | UK customs entry via CDS | Critical |
| Target fulfilment centre | Final-mile appointment and delivery cost | Critical |
FBA workflow
The shipment is only finished when Amazon receives it.
Each stage has a named owner and a check before the next handoff. That keeps labels, cartons, customs, and appointments from becoming separate conversations.
01 — Source
Collect from suppliers
Combine multiple supplier orders at the Shenzhen warehouse and reconcile carton counts against the shipment plan.
02 — Prep
Label & palletize
Apply FNSKU labels, build compliant cartons, photograph the load, and confirm pallet dimensions.
03 — Clear
Import into the UK
Choose DDP or DAP, submit the GB EORI and CDS document set, and keep duty and 20% VAT status visible.
04 — Receive
Deliver by appointment
Coordinate drayage, final-mile delivery, and the FBA appointment at the UK fulfilment centre.
FAQ
Amazon FBA UK FAQ
GB EORI, CDS, DDP, SEND, and multi-supplier consolidation — answered before you book.
Can you deliver directly to UK Amazon fulfilment centres?
Yes. We apply FNSKU labels, build Amazon-compliant cartons and pallets, and deliver direct to Amazon.co.uk fulfilment centres against the appointment on your shipment plan. The delivery plan is priced into the quote rather than left as a port drop-off.
Do I need a GB EORI number to import FBA inventory into the UK?
Yes. A GB EORI number is mandatory for UK customs entries filed through CDS. Post-Brexit the UK is a separate customs territory from the EU, so an EU EORI does not work for a UK import. We confirm the GB EORI is in place before booking.
Do you offer DDP to Amazon FBA UK?
Yes, where the product, importer, and destination qualify. We itemise UK duty, 20% VAT, brokerage, and delivery so DDP is a priced operating choice rather than a vague promise. Postponed VAT accounting is available for VAT-registered importers, which improves cash flow.
How does a freight forwarder compare to Amazon SEND?
Amazon SEND is Amazon's partnered-carrier program for shipping FBA inventory from China to Amazon fulfilment centres. It is simple for a single-supplier shipment with a straightforward booking. A freight forwarder wins when you need multi-supplier consolidation in Shenzhen, DDP with duty and tax settled, FNSKU prep and carton compliance, customs brokerage, or a choice of mode — air for launch stock, sea for planned replenishment. For one supplier and a simple booking SEND is reasonable; for anything more complex, a forwarder owns the whole workflow end to end.
Can you combine several suppliers into one FBA shipment?
Yes. The Shenzhen warehouse receives cartons from multiple suppliers, checks counts against your purchase orders, applies labels, and consolidates against the final Amazon shipment plan.
FBA shipment plan · UK
Get a landed delivery plan for your next UK FBA shipment.
Share the shipment ID, product category, carton count, and target UK fulfilment centre. We compare air and sea with prep, GB EORI/CDS customs, and appointment delivery included.
Get a landed delivery plan for your next UK FBA shipment.
Share the shipment ID, product category, carton count, and target UK fulfilment centre. We compare air and sea with prep, GB EORI/CDS customs, and appointment delivery included.