Amazon FBA Prep Services
FBA prep is the work Amazon requires before inventory can enter its fulfillment centers: an FNSKU label on every unit, bags or protective wrap where needed, bundles built and marked as sets, and cartons packed and labeled for the shipment. Since January 1, 2026, Amazon no longer preps or labels inventory for US FBA shipments, so sellers do it themselves or use a prep center. YouParcel preps your inventory in New Jersey and California, ships it to Amazon, and keeps the rest of your stock ready for every other channel.
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At a glance
- What we prep
- FNSKU labels, bagging, protective wrap, bundles and sets, carton labels for your shipment.
- Where
- Prep in New Jersey (East Hanover, NJ) and California (Rialto, CA).
- Ships to
- Amazon fulfillment centers as carton or pallet shipments, in the quantities you choose.
- Beyond Amazon
- The same inventory fulfills Shopify, Walmart, retail and wholesale orders.
- Inbound freight
- Air, ocean and road freight with customs brokerage. YouParcel does not act as importer of record.
- Accuracy and onboarding
- 99.7% order accuracy, SLA-driven. Most brands are up and running in three weeks or less.
How FBA prep works with YouParcel
From your supplier to an Amazon fulfillment center, with the rest of your stock held for other channels.
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2. Receive and check
3. Label and prep
4. Pack and label cartons
Why sellers need a prep center in 2026
Amazon ended its prep and item labeling services for US FBA shipments on January 1, 2026 (Amazon announcement). Labeling, bagging and bundling are now the seller’s job, and inventory that arrives without the required prep can be delayed or refused at the fulfillment center.
A prep center does this work for you before inventory reaches Amazon. It is especially useful when your goods come from overseas factories, when you sell bundles, or when you also sell on other channels and want one stock pool instead of two.
What FBA prep includes
- FNSKU labeling: an Amazon barcode on every unit, covering other barcodes when Amazon requires it.
- Bagging and wrapping: bags with the required warnings for items that need them, and protective wrap for fragile items.
- Bundles and sets: multi-packs and kits assembled and marked so they are received as one unit.
- Carton prep: packing to your shipment plan, box contents and carton labels.
- Inspection: counts against your purchase order, with damaged or missing units reported before shipping.
One inventory for Amazon and everything else
Keeping all of your stock inside FBA ties it to Amazon’s capacity limits and storage fees. Many sellers keep a reserve with a 3PL and send Amazon smaller, more frequent shipments. With YouParcel the reserve also fulfills your Shopify store, Walmart and other marketplaces, and retail and wholesale orders with EDI.
If you use Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment today, compare the options in our guide to Amazon MCF and its alternatives.
New Jersey or California?
Our New Jersey center sits in the New York and New Jersey metro area, close to the Northeast and the Port of New York and New Jersey. Our California center is close to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, a natural landing point for goods made in Asia. Sellers importing by ocean often prep where their containers land.
Frequently asked questions
What is an FBA prep center?
An FBA prep center is a third-party warehouse that receives your inventory, prepares it to Amazon’s requirements (FNSKU labels, bagging, wrapping, bundling and carton labels) and ships it to Amazon fulfillment centers. YouParcel runs FBA prep in New Jersey and California.
Does Amazon still prep and label inventory?
Not in the US. Amazon ended its prep and item labeling services for US FBA shipments on January 1, 2026. Sellers now prep inventory themselves or use a prep service.
How much does FBA prep cost?
It depends on the work per unit (labels, bags, bundles) and on receiving, storage and shipping to Amazon. Use our cost calculator for an itemized monthly estimate, or talk to an expert for a quote.
Can you prep inventory shipped from overseas?
Yes. We can arrange air or ocean freight and US customs brokerage, then receive, prep and ship to Amazon. Your company or an importer you appoint stays the importer of record; YouParcel does not act as importer of record.
Can you also fulfill my Shopify and Walmart orders?
Yes. The inventory you keep with us fulfills orders from Shopify, Walmart and 70+ other integrations, and retail and wholesale orders with EDI.
Where are your FBA prep centers?
At 20 Farinella Dr, East Hanover, NJ 07936 and 3700 S. Riverside Ave, Rialto, CA 92324.
Last reviewed October 2026. Carrier, marketplace and regulatory rules change; confirm the details for your products with us before you ship.
What stays with you
Your Seller Central account, listings and shipment plans.
Product compliance and any Amazon category approvals.
Importer of record for goods you import. YouParcel does not act as importer of record.
Have these ready
Your SKU list with FNSKUs, unit sizes and weights, monthly units to Amazon, which items need bags, wrap or bundling, and your other sales channels.
Get your FBA prep quote
Tell us your SKUs, monthly units to Amazon and the prep each product needs, and we will price receiving, prep, storage and shipping to Amazon.
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