FBA Shipping Quote Checklist: What We Need to Give You the Best Price

In this article, we’ll walk you through the essential details we need to offer you the best FBA shipping price, whether you're using air freight, sea freight, or DDP shipping to Amazon FBA warehouses in the U.S.

📋 Why Providing Complete Shipping Info Matters

Every product and shipment is different. The more accurate and complete your shipping information is, the more tailored—and cost-effective—your freight quote will be.

Providing full shipment details allows us to:

Match the best route and carrier

Offer accurate DDP pricing

Ensure Amazon FBA compliance

Avoid delays, hidden charges, and miscommunication

✅ Your FBA Shipping Quote Checklist

To give you the best possible quote, please prepare the following information:

1. 📍 Pickup Address or Supplier Location

We need to know:

Is the cargo EXW (ex-works, pickup from factory) or FOB (delivered to port)?

Supplier’s city and province (e.g. Shenzhen, Guangdong)

If you need us to pick up from multiple suppliers

📝 Why it matters: Determines trucking or warehouse receiving fees.

2. 📦 Product Type and Description

Please describe:

Product category (e.g. home goods, electronics, toys)

If the product is branded, hazardous, fragile, or oversized

📝 Why it matters: Affects customs classification, documentation, and compliance requirements.

3. 🧱 Carton Dimensions & Weight

For each carton, tell us:

Length × Width × Height (in cm or inches)

Gross weight per carton (in kg or lbs)

Total number of cartons

📝 Why it matters: Freight is priced based on volume and weight. Accurate size = accurate quote.

4. 🔢 Total CBM (Cubic Meters)

If you already know the total volume of your shipment, let us know. Otherwise, we’ll calculate it from carton dimensions.

📝 Why it matters: Helps determine if the shipment is suitable for LCL, FCL, or air freight.

5. 🛃 Declared Value for Customs

Tell us:

Unit price or total shipment value in USD

Whether it’s a commercial or sample shipment

📝 Why it matters: Required for customs declaration, DDP calculations, and insurance.

6. 🧾 Do You Need DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)?

Let us know if you want DDP shipping, which includes:

Export and import clearance

Duties and taxes

Final delivery to Amazon warehouse

📝 Why it matters: We’ll calculate duties and give you an all-inclusive price to your destination.

7. 🏷 Amazon FBA Warehouse Code

If you already created your FBA shipment plan, share the destination FC code (e.g. ONT8, SMF3).
If not, just tell us the delivery region (e.g. West Coast, East Coast, Central).

📝 Why it matters: Affects inland delivery and appointment booking cost.

8. 🔄 Preferred Shipping Method

Tell us your priorities:

Sea freight (LCL or FCL) – for large volumes and lower cost

Air freight – for speed

Express courier – for samples or urgent items

📝 Why it matters: We’ll tailor the quote to your budget and deadline.

9. 📦 Do You Need Prep or Labeling Services?

We offer:

FNSKU labeling

Bundling and poly bagging

Palletization

Carton inspections

📝 Why it matters: Amazon requires strict compliance—let us help you avoid penalty fees or rejections.

💰 Bonus Tip: Ask About Our Weekly Consolidation Service

If your shipment is under 5 CBM, consider joining our weekly consolidation shipping from Shenzhen to Amazon FBA USA. You’ll benefit from:

Lower cost than standard LCL

FBA-compliant prep and delivery

DDP option with no surprise fees

📞 Ready to Get a Quote?

The more detailed your request, the faster we can deliver an accurate quote.
👉 Fill out our quote form or contact us with your shipment details.

🔗 Get Your Free FBA Shipping Quote Today

🧭 Final Thoughts

Providing clear and accurate information upfront ensures a smooth, fast, and cost-effective FBA shipping experience. With the right freight forwarder, transparent pricing, and full compliance, your shipment from China to Amazon FBA USA will be worry-free.

Let us help you ship smarter—get your custom quote now.