By SnappyCrate | Updated August 2025

Successfully sending inventory to Amazon FBA has never been more complex. With constant updates to labeling, packaging, capacity limits, and carrier rules, sellers often find themselves struggling to stay compliant. Mistakes don’t just cost time—they can mean delayed check-ins, rejected shipments, or even stranded inventory.

At SnappyCrate, we’ve been tracking the most important updates and pitfalls so you don’t have to. Here’s a recap of the top 10 things every Amazon seller must know in 2025 about inbound shipments.

📌 10 Key FBA Inbound Shipment Insights for 2025

1. Amazon’s Updated Prep Requirements

   • Strict labeling and packaging standards are being enforced. Non-compliance = rejection.

2. FBA Shipment Creation in Seller Central

   • Routing rules are changing, making it harder to predict which FCs Amazon assigns.

3. 2025 Packaging Standards

   • Amazon is cracking down on box sizes, weights, and eco-friendly packing rules.

4. Common Mistakes to Avoid

   • Overstuffed cartons, missing labels, and incorrect palletization are still top rejection causes.

5. Amazon Storage Limits

   • Capacity management now ties directly to your performance score—high IPI gets you more space.

6. Inbound Appointment System

   • Missed or unbooked carrier appointments are one of the biggest causes of inbound delays.

7. Partnered vs. Non-Partnered Carriers

   • Partnered is best for small to mid-size shipments; non-partnered shines for large freight.

8. Top 5 Reasons for Delays

   • Improper labeling, box content errors, and pallet issues lead the list.

9. Amazon’s Inventory Placement Service (IPS)

   • Great for lightweight SKUs, but costly and slow for heavy or fast-moving products.

10. Pallet Compliance Rules

• Wrong pallet size, poor shrink-wrapping, or improper stacking are surefire rejection triggers.

🎯 What This Means for Sellers

Amazon continues to push sellers toward greater compliance, efficiency, and performance-driven limits. Inbound mistakes are not just costly—they can cripple cash flow by leaving inventory stranded during peak sales periods.

But the truth is, most of these problems can be avoided with proper prep, smart carrier choices, and expert shipment management. That’s where SnappyCrate comes in.

🚀 Why SnappyCrate is the Best Partner for FBA Inbound Success

At SnappyCrate, we don’t just move boxes—we solve Amazon’s inbound puzzle for you. Here’s how we help sellers win:

• ✅ FBA-Ready Prep & Labeling – Every carton checked, every label compliant.

• ✅ Smart Carrier Strategy – We choose between partnered and non-partnered freight to save you money.

• ✅ Flexible Storage & Staging – Hold inventory in our warehouse until Amazon opens up capacity.

• ✅ Pallet Perfection – Fully compliant pallet builds, corner boards, and wrapping to avoid rejections.

• ✅ Faster Check-Ins – Appointment scheduling and dock-time management to speed delivery.

• ✅ Performance Protection – Keep your IPI and account health strong by avoiding inbound penalties.

Conclusion: Amazon’s inbound system in 2025 is complex, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With SnappyCrate as your 3PL partner, you’ll avoid costly mistakes, reduce delays, and keep your inventory moving smoothly into FBA.

👉 Ready to simplify your FBA shipments? Contact SnappyCrate today and let’s take the headaches out of your Amazon logistics.