Hello Sellers,

Wanted to flag something that might be relevant if you're using Small Parcel Delivery (SPD) for your inbound FBA shipments.

Amazon now offers a Recommended Packing method. It gives you suggested SKU groupings ("pack groups") aimed at improving how your products are distributed across the fulfillment network. If you follow these recommendations, your shipment becomes eligible for a discount on future fulfillment fees.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Only available for SPD shipments with parcels under 15 kg. LTL/FTL not supported.
• You’ll see the option in Step 1b of the Send to Amazon workflow.
• Recommendations expire after 7 days. You’ll need to confirm packing within that time.
• "Pack later," 2D barcodes, and manual confirmation aren't supported with this method.
• You can still use multiple boxes, as long as the SKUs and quantities match the pack group instructions.

Once your shipment is received and verified, the discount will be applied to your future fulfillment fees. This typically takes up to 30 days. You can track any earned incentives in the "Track your savings" section of Seller Central.

If the recommendations don’t align with your current workflow, the standard packing method is still available. Just note that it won’t include any discounts.

More info here: Amazon recommended packing method

If anyone's tested this, feel free to share your experience. Ezra!