How to Ship into Canada FBA and Frequently Asked Questions - Amazon Logistics

TL;DR

Ship to FBA in Canada for a 7% sales boost, handling customs and carriers yourself.

Transcript

how does shipping into amazon canada fba work i'll answer some basic frequently asked questions and things to be aware of today in this video my name is stephen pope and i'm the founder of my amazon guy all right so most of you by now have probably made a shipment into amazon fba in the united states and so hey you're looking for where can i grow m... Read More

Key Insights

• ⚓ Shipping to FBA in Canada adds about 7% to sales.
• 😘 Consider North American Remote Fulfillment for a lower sales boost with less hassle.
• 🍵 Arranging carriers and handling customs duties is the seller's responsibility.
• #️⃣ Tracking numbers should be entered for Canadian FBA shipments.
• 🇨🇦 Many carriers in Canada may struggle with FBA procedures.
• 📦 Understand the differences between shipping to US and Canada FBA.
• 🚚 Utilize carrier scheduling tools for smoother deliveries to Canadian facilities.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does shipping to FBA in Canada differ from the US?

Shipping to FBA in Canada requires arranging carriers yourself instead of using a partnered carrier like in the US. You also need to handle customs and VAT duties.

Q: What is North American Remote Fulfillment?

North American Remote Fulfillment allows selling US FBA inventory in Canada, but it adds only about 2-3% to sales. Customers deal with customs and shipping delays.

Q: How do I enter tracking information for shipments to Canada?

In the FBA shipment creation for Canada, there is a section to enter tracking numbers. It is recommended to enter them to keep Amazon informed about the shipment's progress.

Q: What if my carrier struggles to deliver to the facility in Canada?

Many carriers in Canada are not familiar with FBA procedures. You may need to provide instructions on scheduling an LTL appointment for delivery to the facility.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Ship to Amazon Canada FBA for a 7% sales boost.

• Consider North American Remote Fulfillment as an alternative.

• Understand the process of arranging carriers and handling customs.