Shipping from Vietnam to Amazon FBA in the USA: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 22, 2026 · USA & Canada

1. Create the shipment in Seller Central and note the assigned fulfilment centres.
2. Label in Vietnam: FNSKU unit labels (unless commingled) and FBA box labels on every carton.
3. Pack to Amazon's rules: carton weight and dimension limits; pallets built to Amazon specifications for LTL/FTL delivery.
4. Choose the mode: air for launches and restocks, sea LCL/FCL for volume — see FCL vs LCL.
5. Customs: Amazon does not act as importer of record. You need an IOR — your company, a partner or a DDP provider. See 2026 IOR rules.
6. Delivery: book the inbound appointment; deliver within the window.

Tips that save money

• Ship to a US 3PL first, then replenish FBA in smaller batches — avoids splitting across many fulfilment centres from Vietnam.
• Check Q4 inbound cut-offs early — see peak season.

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