Amazon FBA Prep Pricing
Starting rates for receiving, FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, bundling, quality checks, shipment prep, and carton forwarding. Final invoice depends on actual received inventory, prep needs, materials, storage, and outbound shipping.
How we price prep work
We price standard prep per-unit with a volume tier, and receiving per-box. Specialty supplies, oversized handling, rush prep, returns and removals, problem-package research, storage beyond the included staging window, and replacement cartons are itemized on the invoice when they occur. The exact rate that applies to your shipment depends on volume, prep complexity, and any special-handling flags called out at intake.
Standard FBA prep — volume tiers
| Shipment volume | Per-unit rate |
|---|---|
| 1 – 499 units | $1.40 |
| 500 – 1,000 units | $1.25 |
| 1,000+ units | $1.10 |
Standard prep covers the defined per-unit touches: FNSKU label, basic poly bag where required, visible-damage check, and count reconciliation against the shipment plan. Tier applies to total units per shipment.
Add-ons and other services
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| FNSKU labeling only (per unit) | $0.10 |
| Poly bagging add-on (per unit, only when clearly separate from standard prep) | Starting at $0.50 |
| Bundling and kitting (per bundle) | Starting at $0.75 |
| Quality checks (per unit) | $0.10 |
| Receiving (per inbound box) | $1.00 |
| Included staging window after prep is complete | 14 days |
| Storage beyond included staging (per cu ft per month) | $0.75 |
| Oversized, overweight, fragile, high-value, pallet / freight | Quote required |
| Specialty materials, special handling, rush prep | Quote required |
| Product / SKU photography (separate from photo-backed receiving) | Quote required |
| Hazmat / regulated items | Currently not accepted |
Final invoice depends on actual received inventory, prep needs, materials, storage, and outbound shipping. Specialty materials — specific polybag sizes outside our standard inventory, branded inserts, replacement cartons — are passed through at cost plus a small handling line.
Payment policy
Invoices must be paid in full before inventory is released, forwarded, or shipped out. Outbound is held until payment clears.
What changes the final invoice
Three things move the number between what looks like a per-unit rate and what shows up on the final invoice:
- Actual received inventory. If the shipment plan says 400 units and 397 land, you're invoiced for 397.
- Prep complexity per SKU. A SKU that needs polybag + bundle + FNSKU label is three line items, not one.
- Materials and exceptions. Replacement cartons when an inbound is destroyed in transit, specialty bags for oversized SKUs, problem-package research when an inbound shipment lacks a matching shipment plan — each itemized on the invoice as it occurs.
Storage and oversize note
The first 14 days of staging after prep is complete are included. Storage beyond that is billed at $0.75 per cubic foot per month, prorated. For oversized, overweight, fragile, high-value, pallet, or freight inventory, we quote in advance — there's no single number that fairly covers the range. Photo-backed receiving (arrival, exterior labels, carton condition, and contents on opening) is included on every shipment. Separate product or SKU photography — styled product shots, marketing imagery, or per-SKU listing photos — is quoted separately.
First-Shipment Pilot
A first shipment to a new prep service is a real decision. Our pilot framing is a single shipment under the standard rates, documented end-to-end with photo-backed receiving, so you can see exactly how we operate before you commit volume. After the pilot, volume tiers on poly bagging, bundling, and any standing services get locked in.
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What we don't promise
We do not promise Amazon acceptance, Amazon receiving speed, inbound defect outcomes, reimbursement eligibility, defect prevention at the fulfillment center, or any specific account-health effect. We do not promise that Montana receiving will produce any specific tax outcome for your account — this is not tax advice. The seller remains responsible for product eligibility, listing accuracy, account health, and Amazon compliance under their seller agreement.
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High Plains Prep & Pack is an independent prep service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with Amazon.com, Inc. Service availability is subject to a signed agreement and applicable insurance and licensing.