By SnappyCrate | Updated August 2025
Non-compliant shipments are one of the most common headaches sellers face when using Amazon FBA. But what actually happens when your cartons or pallets don’t meet inbound requirements?
🚫 Amazon’s Penalties for Non-Compliance
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Shipment Rejection
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Your carrier may be turned away at the dock.
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This means costly rescheduling, storage fees, and delays.
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Additional Prep Fees
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Amazon may re-prep items (bagging, labeling, bubble wrapping) at your expense.
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These fees are often higher than using a 3PL.
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Delayed Check-In
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Non-compliant cartons are pulled aside for inspection.
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Check-in can take days or weeks longer, hurting sales momentum.
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Possible Disposal or Return
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In severe cases, Amazon may dispose of or return your inventory—at your cost.
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✅ How SnappyCrate Prevents It
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Compliance checks before shipping to catch errors early.
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Proper packaging & labeling handled by experts.
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Freight scheduling and pallet building that align with Amazon’s dock requirements.
Bottom line: Non-compliance costs more than doing it right the first time. SnappyCrate ensures your inventory arrives Amazon-ready every time.
