Sending EU/EPAL pallets to USA
Hey,
I am planning to make a shipment to Amazon USA marketplace, but I am based in Europe
I understand that 40 x 48 inch pallets are recommended, but will Amazon USA accept my EU/EPAL pallets for my shipments? Dimensions 80 cmx120 cm (31.50 x 47.24 inches)
Sending EU/EPAL pallets to USA
Hey,
I am planning to make a shipment to Amazon USA marketplace, but I am based in Europe
I understand that 40 x 48 inch pallets are recommended, but will Amazon USA accept my EU/EPAL pallets for my shipments? Dimensions 80 cmx120 cm (31.50 x 47.24 inches)
2 replies
Seller_NbYSGJ8Tehgbv
Unfortunately, they do not accept those pallets from what I can see. I see here that they require 40x48 inch pallets.
Here are their requirements in full.
Pallet requirements
- Use 40 x 48 inches, 4-way access wooden pallets. Do not ship units on pallets made of weak material such as plastic, cardboard or particle board.
- If a single, large unit cannot fit on a 40 x 48 inches pallet without overhanging the edges, use a pallet size and type that is suitable for the unit.
- Ship units on GMA Standard B Grade or higher pallets. Regardless of the material (lumber, plywood, composite, etc.), GMA Standard B Grade pallets have:
6 or 7 boards on top, depending on board width
No less than 4 boards on bottom
Stringers for added support
4-way entry
No block repairs to stringers
Ship grocery products on GMA 1A Grade pallets only. GMA 1A Grade pallets have:
7 boards on top
5 boards on bottom
Stringers for added support
4-way entry
No block repairs to stringers
Only GMA 1A and 1B Grade pallets are acceptable for health & personal care and beauty products. GMA 1B Grade pallets have:
6 or 7 boards on top, depending on board width
No less than 4 boards on bottom
Stringers for added support
4-way entry
Only 1 stringer may have a plug or other type of repair
Ship only on pallets that are in good condition.
Broken and damaged pallets are not acceptable and may be rejected at the seller's expense.
Topher_Amazon
Hey there @Seller_H60jnDkuLLA3J,
In addition to McLovin's reply above, I wrote a post on this topic a few months ago.
As mentioned there, the specific requirements your pallets must meet are as follows (emphasis mine):
Pallet requirements:
- Use 40 x 48 inches, 4-way access wooden pallets.
- Do not ship units on pallets made of plastic, cardboard or particle board.
- If a single, large unit cannot fit on a 40 x 48 inches pallet without overhanging the edges, use a pallet size that is suitable for the unit.
- Ship units on GMA Standard B Grade or higher pallets.
- Ship grocery products on GMA 1A Grade pallets only.
- Only GMA 1A and 1B Grade pallets are acceptable for health & personal care and beauty products.
- Broken and damaged pallets are not acceptable and may be rejected at the seller's expense.
Regards,
Topher
