How to ship Thai OEM products directly to Amazon FBA warehouses. FNSKU, poly bag, box labels, DDP freight, and 3PL prep for 2026.

Import from Thailand to Amazon FBA: Prep Guide 2026

Shipping direct from a Thai factory to an Amazon fulfillment center saves 3–5 weeks and USD 0.30–0.80 per unit vs staging through a US warehouse — if you get the prep right the first time.

FBA requirements the factory must execute

FNSKU label on every polybagged unit (Amazon-generated barcode)
Suffocation warning on any polybag ≥5"
Master carton ≤50 lb, ≤25" longest side
Amazon shipment label (from Seller Central) on every carton
Made in Thailand country-of-origin marking (US 19 CFR 134)

Direct-to-FBA freight options

Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) — ocean DDP, cheapest, 40+ days door
Flexport / Freightos — DDP or DDU with FBA prep partner
Thai NVOCC + US 3PL — most flexible, best for multi-SKU

The 3PL prep alternative

If your factory cannot execute Amazon-perfect prep, ship to a US 3PL (Deliverr, ShipBob, Rainier) for FNSKU labeling, bundling, and FBA forwarding. Adds USD 0.75–1.50/unit but eliminates risk of an FBA rejection.

Common FBA rejections from Thai shipments

Wrong or missing FNSKU
Polybag without suffocation warning
Country-of-origin missing on the product itself
Expiry date <105 days for consumables
Bundled products not labeled as sets

Cash-flow tip

FBA inbound takes 2–3 weeks to check in. Combine with 30–45 day ocean transit and you tie up cash for 2 months. Air-freight first PO to launch, then switch to ocean.

FAQ

Can Thai factories do Amazon FBA prep?

Top-tier factories yes; smaller ones need a US 3PL for FNSKU and polybag prep.

Should I ship direct to FBA or via 3PL?

Direct-to-FBA saves money and time on repeat orders; use 3PL for the first PO to reduce rejection risk.

What is Amazon Global Logistics?

Amazon's own DDP freight service from China and increasingly from Vietnam/Thailand — cheapest but least flexible.

Does TUSKO coordinate FBA-ready shipments?

Yes — we brief factories on FNSKU, polybag, and country-of-origin rules and can route via 3PL when needed.