By SnappyCrate | Updated August 2025
Amazon requires sellers to provide box content information for all FBA inbound shipments. Missing or incorrect data can lead to manual processing fees, delayed check-ins, or inventory errors.
At SnappyCrate, we ensure every shipment we handle includes accurate box content details to keep your inventory moving smoothly. Here’s what you need to know.
🔑 What is Box Content Information?
Box content information tells Amazon exactly what’s inside each carton of your shipment. It includes:
- SKUs (FNSKUs) in each box
- Quantity of each SKU per box
- Box weights and dimensions
This allows Amazon to scan fewer units and quickly receive your shipment.
🚨 What Happens if You Skip It?
If you don’t provide box content info:
- Amazon will manually scan every unit in your shipment.
- You’ll be charged manual processing fees (per-unit costs add up fast).
- Your inventory will be delayed, sometimes by days or even weeks.
🖥️ How to Submit Box Content Information
You have three main options in Seller Central:
- Manual Entry: Enter details directly into Seller Central.
- Upload Spreadsheet: Fill out Amazon’s box content template.
- 2D Barcode (Preferred): Print and apply a 2D barcode to each carton.
✅ SnappyCrate uses the 2D barcode method for speed and accuracy.
📏 Amazon’s Box Labeling Rules
- Each carton must have an Amazon Shipment ID label on two adjacent sides.
- If using 2D barcodes, apply them next to the shipment label.
- Labels must be scannable and unobstructed.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Mixing SKUs across boxes without uploading correct content.
- Entering inaccurate SKU quantities per box.
- Forgetting to reprint labels after repacking.
- Applying labels over seams or tape, making them unscannable.
💡 How SnappyCrate Handles Box Content for You
- Generate accurate box content files for every shipment.
- Print and apply 2D barcode labels.
- Double-check box weights and dimensions to ensure compliance.
- Provide photo documentation before shipping to Amazon.
✅ Final Thoughts
Box content accuracy is critical to fast check-ins and avoiding fees. With SnappyCrate, every shipment is correctly documented, labeled, and ready for Amazon—saving you time and preventing costly errors.
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