What Does Amazon FBA Prep Cost? A Transparent Pricing Breakdown

Amazon FBA prep pricing varies by warehouse, but transparent prep centers publish per-unit and per-carton rates so sellers can model margins before shipping. Hidden receiving fees are the most common surprise—look for prep partners that include receiving and short-term storage.

Typical FBA prep cost categories

Receiving and inspection: often charged per carton or per hour; Smart Prep Services includes receiving, counts, damage photos, and two weeks of storage free.

FNSKU labeling: tiered by monthly or shipment volume, commonly $0.40–$0.60 per unit for US prep centers.

Poly bagging and packaging: $0.30–$0.50+ per unit depending on bag size and product.

Bundling and kitting: per-bundle fees plus incremental costs for extra items.

Carton forwarding: per-carton outbound fees based on weight, starting around $1.00 per carton.

How to estimate your shipment cost

List each prep action per unit, multiply by quantity, and add outbound carton forwarding. Example: 1,000 units with FNSKU + poly bag at volume rates, plus four forwarding cartons to Amazon.

Request a written quote when products need special handling—oversized items, multi-SKU bundles, or rush turnaround.

View our full FBA prep pricing page or contact us with your unit count and prep checklist for a custom quote within one business day.