5 Common FBA Prep Mistakes That Get Your Shipments Rejected
In 2026, Amazon’s inbound requirements are stricter than ever. A single labeling error won’t just delay your inventory—it can lead to "Inbound Defect" warnings that threaten your account health.
4/7/2026
The Mistakes:
Poor FNSKU Placement: Placing a barcode over a box seam or a curved surface makes it un-scannable. If Amazon can't scan it, they charge you a "manual processing fee."
The 3-Foot Drop Test Failure: Fragile items (glass, liquids, or ceramics) must survive a 3-foot drop on a hard surface. If your bubble wrap is too thin, your "New" item becomes "Damaged" before it even hits the shelf.
Missing Suffocation Warnings: Any poly bag with an opening of 5 inches or more must have a printed suffocation warning. Skipping this is a major safety violation.
Old Barcodes Not Covered: If the original manufacturer's UPC is still visible under your FNSKU label, Amazon’s scanners get confused, leading to inventory being "lost" in the warehouse.
Incorrect Box Weight/Dimensions: Shipping boxes over 50 lbs (unless it's a single oversized unit) or exceeding 25 inches on any side without proper "Team Lift" labels is a fast way to get a shipment rejected.
The Solution: At Price Point Prep, we utilize a Dual-Verification System. Every unit is inspected for compliance and scan-verified by two team members before the box is taped shut. We catch the errors so you don't have to deal with the "Account Health" headache.
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