By SnappyCrate | Updated August 2025

When creating an Amazon FBA shipment, you’ll be asked to choose between Case Packed and Individual Units. This decision affects how your inventory is prepped, labeled, and received by Amazon fulfillment centers.

At SnappyCrate, we help sellers understand these options and choose the best one for their business. Here’s what you need to know.

🏷️ What is a Case Packed Shipment?

A Case Packed shipment means:

• All units in a single carton are identical (same SKU).
• Each case contains the same quantity of units.
• Cases must be fully sealed and labeled.

✅ Benefits of Case Packed:

• Faster check-in at FBA (easier for Amazon to receive).
• Less labeling required if units are pre-labeled by manufacturer.
• Lower risk of mix-ups or errors.

❌ Limitations:

• Not suitable for mixed SKU shipments.
• Requires manufacturers or suppliers to package units consistently.

🛒 What is an Individual Units Shipment?

An Individual Units shipment means:

• A carton contains different SKUs or varying quantities.
• Each unit must be individually prepped and labeled.

✅ Benefits of Individual Units:

• Flexible for mixed shipments.
• Great for smaller sellers or limited inventory runs.

❌ Limitations:

• Slower check-in at FBA.
• Requires meticulous prep and labeling for every single unit.
• Increased chance of errors if box content isn’t uploaded correctly.

🔑 How Amazon Handles Each Type

• Case Packed: Amazon scans one unit from each carton and quickly receives the full case.
• Individual Units: Amazon must scan and receive each unit separately, increasing processing time.

💡 How to Decide Which is Best

• Use Case Packed if:
  • You have bulk quantities of a single SKU.
  • Your manufacturer/supplier already preps and seals cartons.
• Use Individual Units if:
  • You are shipping small quantities of multiple SKUs.
  • You need flexibility to combine products in a single shipment.

✅ Many sellers use both methods—Case Packed for high-volume SKUs, Individual for variety shipments.

🚚 How SnappyCrate Simplifies the Process

• Organize and prep inventory for either shipment type.
• Generate accurate box content files to avoid Amazon fees.
• Provide FNSKU labeling and secure packaging.
• Ensure cartons meet Amazon’s weight and size limits.

✅ Final Thoughts

Choosing between Case Packed vs. Individual Units depends on your inventory mix and supplier setup. With SnappyCrate, you get expert help prepping and shipping both types—so your products arrive FBA-ready and error-free.

📞 Need help deciding the best FBA shipment type?