Pricing guide

FBA prep pricing for supplier shipments before they move overseas.

PrepPort prices FBA prep around the actual warehouse work: receiving, SKU count, unit handling, labels, packaging, QC sample rate, storage days, carton work, and freight handoff.

Launch pricing guide

Use these USD starting prices to screen a project. The approved quote controls and separates service fees from freight, product cost and other pass-through charges.

Standard pilot setup

USD 0

  • Standard onboarding included
  • First 5 SKUs included
  • Extra SKU setup from USD 2/SKU

Basic FBA prep

From USD 0.39/unit

  • Basic receiving and handling path
  • Labels, materials, kitting and rework quoted separately
  • Warehouse work minimum from USD 39

DTC / marketplace pick-pack

From USD 0.69/order

  • First-item pick-pack service fee
  • Additional picks and branded materials separate
  • Postage, freight, duty and tax excluded

Inspection evidence

From USD 69/inspection

  • Checklist, exception summary and photo evidence
  • Up to 20 standard sample checks included
  • Additional checks from USD 0.30 each

Storage

90 days free per receiving batch

  • Then USD 0.40/CBM/day (USD 12 per 30 days)
  • Warehouse-verified stored-unit dimensions; no monthly minimum
  • No peak-season surcharge or automatic destruction

Storage, removal and disposal rules

Portal and integrations

Core access included

  • Customer portal, status history and standard CSV templates
  • Customer API and webhooks subject to account scope
  • Custom engineering and native app work quoted separately

Excluded unless expressly written: product cost, supplier payments, packaging materials, labels, postage, freight, insurance, duty, tax, payment fees, third-party platform fees, regulated-goods work, disposal, returns, abnormal labor and complex rework.

What changes FBA prep pricing

A clear quote starts with SKU complexity, unit count, prep requirements, inspection level, and how quickly the goods need to move.

Receiving and SKU count

More suppliers, cartons, SKUs, and mixed batches add receiving, sorting, and exception-control time.

Unit-level prep

FNSKU labels, polybags, bundling, inserts, warning labels, reboxing, and photo checks drive per-unit work.

QC and storage

Sample rate, defect review, hold decisions, rework, storage days, and release timing affect the final quote.

How PrepPort handles it

Agree the work, see the costs and keep the shipment record in one place.

1. Submit shipment data

Send SKU list, expected cartons, supplier count, labels, prep rules, and target FBA or forwarder path.

2. Receive a quote range

PrepPort separates receiving, inspection, prep, storage, and handoff so customers see what each part covers.

3. Approve the scope

Standard receiving under an accepted quote needs no inbound deposit. Settle agreed charges before dispatch; purchases and third-party costs may need earlier funding.

Best-fit customer

This guide is for Amazon sellers comparing supplier-side prep costs before choosing a forwarder or overseas 3PL path.

Good fit

  • Amazon sellers with China supplier shipments
  • Brands consolidating multiple suppliers
  • Sellers that need label and carton evidence before freight

Not automatic

  • Not a binding quote without shipment details
  • No customs or tax guarantee
  • No purchase or dispatch without the required approval and funding

FAQ

What to prepare, what is included and what still needs your approval.

What information is needed for an FBA prep quote?

Provide SKU count, unit quantity, carton count, labels, prep rules, QC sample rate, storage needs, supplier count, and the intended handoff path.

Where is the warehouse work carried out?

Supplier-side receiving and prep take place in China before handoff to your chosen sales channel or destination. Freight, import charges and destination eligibility are confirmed in your quote.

Can I start without final Amazon shipment labels?

Yes. PrepPort can receive shipment data first and mark label or carton inputs as missing until the customer provides them.

Related PrepPort guides

Use these pages to compare inspection, prep, sourcing, fulfillment, and platform workflows.

Product inspection

Check quality, packaging, labels, carton marks, and photo evidence before release.

Open guide

FBA prep

Prepare FNSKU labels, cartons, bundles, packaging, storage, and forwarder handoff.

Open guide

Sourcing RFQ

Collect supplier quotes, samples, MOQ, lead times, and inspection requirements.

Open guide

Need a prep quote before goods leave the supplier side?

Submit unit count, SKU count, prep rules, inspection scope, storage timing, and destination notes.

Start request