Many sellers who are using US overseas warehouses for the first time often have a misconception: they think that as long as the goods are sent to the warehouse, they can be shipped smoothly in the future.
In fact, inadequate product packaging is one of the main reasons for delays, rejection, and even inability to ship in overseas warehouses. If packaging standards are ignored, it not only affects the efficiency of warehousing and shelving, but may also incur additional rectification costs and even miss valuable sales opportunities.
Today, let's delve into the key packaging considerations for shipping to overseas warehouses in the United States? How can we avoid a series of chain reactions caused by packaging issues?
1, Non compliant packaging leads to shipping difficulties one after another
In the standard process of overseas warehouses, after the products arrive at the warehouse, they first need to undergo warehouse acceptance and shelving sorting. If the goods are found to have the following issues upon arrival at the warehouse:
L No compliant packaging (exposed products, transparent bags)
Missing SKU label in the system
The outer packaging is severely damaged
It will directly affect the speed of listing. Warehouse operators need to spend extra time replenishing packaging, labeling, and even rechecking SKU information. This not only delays normal outbound operations, but also incurs additional processing fees according to the warehouse's charging standards, which will be borne by the customer.
More seriously, some e-commerce platforms (such as Amazon and Walmart) have clear requirements for shipping standards. If delivery is delayed or orders are cancelled due to inadequate packaging, sellers may face risks such as affected account performance, fines, or even account suspension.
2, What kind of packaging is considered compliant?
In order to ensure the smooth storage and quick shipment of goods, sellers must do the following before shipment:
The product uses opaque packaging: It is prohibited to use transparent plastic bags to package goods naked. Non transparent packaging bags or standard cardboard boxes must be used to ensure product privacy and safety;
Clear attachment of SKU labels: Each product unit must have a SKU barcode label that matches the system, making it easy for the warehouse to scan and identify;
The outer packaging is firm and reliable: the box has no obvious damage, suitable for warehouse handling and end of pipe distribution;
Reasonable classification and packaging: The number of SKUs in a single box is moderate (recommended to be no more than 10), avoiding mixing too many SKUs and preventing difficulties in warehouse sorting.
A standard and compliant packaging not only enables the warehouse to process quickly, but also significantly reduces the risk of errors and delivery anomalies.
In order to ensure that sellers can ship with peace of mind and quickly, Takesendship's overseas warehouse in the United States has set up a strict pre verification process in the operation process:
Confirm packaging standards before shipment: The customer service team will communicate with the seller in advance about the packaging requirements for the goods, including the use of opaque packaging materials, SKU label posting specifications, etc.
Initial inspection and review after arrival at the warehouse: After the goods arrive at the warehouse, the operators immediately check the integrity of the packaging and the accuracy of the SKU labels. If any problems are found, they should be promptly reported to the customer for handling to avoid delaying the subsequent process.
Provide value-added packaging services: If there are minor defects in the goods upon arrival at the warehouse, Takesendship can also provide on-site labeling, repackaging, and other value-added services according to the seller's needs to quickly rectify and put them on shelves.
Whether it's FBA replenishment, DTC brand shipping, or TikTok/independent site order delivery, Takesendship can provide sellers with a professional, efficient, and transparent service experience, making cross-border shipping no longer a hassle.
At present, Takesendship has established warehouses in the United States, including the East Coast, US China, West Coast 1, and West Coast 3. In conjunction with the domestic cloud warehouse system, it has truly achieved first mile linkage, overseas warehousing, and intelligent dispatching, greatly improving the overall supply chain efficiency.
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