GLOBAL SELLING
Explore international logistics and shipping with Amazon
Learn more about international shipping with Amazon for international orders.
How to deliver products internationally with Amazon?
Delivering global orders plays a crucial role for sellers to be successful and grow your business. Indian sellers can fulfill their global orders with ease by themselves or use Amazon's international shipping methods:
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
You sell it, we ship it. With Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), all you have to do is ship your products to Amazon’s international fulfillment centers. Amazon stores, packs and delivers products on your behalf. Amazon recommends FBA to sellers as this helps them focus on their business expansion while Amazon takes care of international shipping, delivery, returns and customer service. In 2019, the FBA global solution had:
Storage space
250 Million Sq. Feet
Units shipped
29 Million+
My products are available in the US, Canadian, and Mexican marketplaces. Before I knew it, I had 200 items on FBA, and 400+ designs overall.BhaveshZiya Fashion (Exporter- Amazon Global Selling)
Why choose FBA global solution?
With the Amazon India international shipping method, all products listed through FBA are eligible for Prime benefits i.e. the product will be delivered within two days after the customer places the order. All you've got to do is ship your products to Amazon’s international FBA (warehouses). Once a customer places the order, Amazon packs and ships it to the customer. In case a customer has any queries, Amazon’s customer care handles feedback/concerns on your behalf. If a customer returns the product, Amazon collects the product and brings it back to the fulfillment center. The benefits of opting for FBA global solution are:
Focus on your business
Amazon stores your inventory and takes care of shipping products to your customers in a cost effective way so you can focus on growing your business.
2-day delivery
Your FBA products are displayed to customers with a Prime badge, i.e. your products are eligible for free international delivery with Amazon Prime one-day and two-day delivery options.
24/7 Customer service
Amazon provides trusted 24/7 customer support for enquiries, returns and refunds in local languages of global marketplaces.
End- to-end logistics
Amazon manages all onward & return shipments on customer’s orders (Amazon’s fulfillment center to customer's doorstep and vice versa).
How does FBA work?
Step 1
Register as an Amazon global seller
Register as Amazon global seller on Seller Central to set up your account on Amazon international marketplaces.
Step 2
List your products & join FBA
List your products and sign up for Amazon FBA. Prepare your products for safe and secure transportation to a fulfillment center.
Step 3
Send your products to Amazon Fulfillment Centers
Ship your products to Amazon’s global fulfillment centers and Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will take care of the rest: picking, packing, shipping, and localized 24/7 customer service. Through our world class fulfillment network, we will deliver your products to international customers along with tracking of shipment.
When you opt for FBA, you need to send your inventory to Amazon’s Fulfillment Center. You can use Amazon Partnered Carriers (logistics providers with whom Amazon has partnered with to help sellers on amazon ship worldwide) & get discounted rates or use your own carrier partners to send the inventory. For shipping products from India to international fulfillment centers, you should furnish documents as per the table below:
List of documents needed at destination country
Country
Document 1
Document 2
Document 3
USA
Importer on Record
(in case value of shipment > $ 2,500)
(in case value of shipment > $ 2,500)
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
Canada
Importer on Record
GST
(if sales more than $30,000)
(if sales more than $30,000)
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
Mexico
Importer on Record
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
UK
Importer on Record (EORI)
VAT Certificate*
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
Germany
Importer on Record
(Resident importer is mandory)
(Resident importer is mandory)
VAT Certificate*
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
Italy
Importer on Record
VAT Certificate*
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
Spain
Importer on Record
VAT Certificate*
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
France
Importer on Record
(Resident importer is mandory)
(Resident importer is mandory)
VAT Certificate*
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
Middle East
Importer on Record
(Resident importer is mandory)
(Resident importer is mandory)
VAT Certificate*
Product specific Documentation
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
(case to case basis)**
(e.g. MSDS, COA, CPC, FDA etc)
*Needed for all regions where you have FBA inventory
**Please check with your tax consultant or you can connect with Amazon 3rd party service providers here
**Please check with your tax consultant or you can connect with Amazon 3rd party service providers here
List of Documents needed at origin country (India)
This 10-digit code is issued by DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), and is mandatory for doing export trade in India.
You can get the AD code letter from the bank where you have opened a current account for the Export & Import on Bank’s letterhead. Once you get the AD code letter from the bank, it needs to be registered from Indian Customs at the export port.
Please note - AD code letter has to be registered from the Indian Customs at the export port.
Please note - AD code letter has to be registered from the Indian Customs at the export port.
KYC Documents
Needed when you send out your shipment.
- One Passport size photo
- One IEC copy
- One copy of GST NO. of your company
- One address proof : Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill or Bank statement of the billing address which you want to keep
If you are a Private Ltd. Firm:
- One Passport size photo
- One IEC copy
- One PAN copy
- One Copy of a Memorandum of Association, Article of Association or Letter of Incorporation
- One copy of TAN NO. & GST NO. of your company
- One address proof : Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill or Bank statement of the billing address which you want to keep
Product related documentation
Sellers can reach out to Amazon's service providers for product compliance/taxation support.
For more details on FBA, visit our help section
Leverage Amazon’s Service Provider Network to help you succeed in your global selling journey
Leverage Amazon’s Service Provider Network to help you succeed in your global selling journey
Hassle-free international shipping
From shipping to customs clearances and delivery to an Amazon fulfillment center, Amazon Partner Carrier program provides support to exporters.
Self-ship
In Self-ship or merchant fulfillment, sellers themselves store, pack, and ship the products to the customers once the customer places the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What countries does Amazon provide international shipping?
Amazon provides international shipping via FBA across many marketplaces including USA, UK, UAE and Australia, among others.
Can I do Amazon FBA outside USA?
Yes, as a registered exporter with Amazon Global Selling, you can ship your products to Amazon international customers across the world.
How do I start Amazon FBA in Europe?
Selling in Europe offers an opportunity to leverage Amazon's fulfillment network. Not only is listing simplified with a single Amazon European marketplace account, but cross-border sales are also easier to manage with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). To export via Amazon FBA to Europe, you must register as an Amazon global seller and set up FBA for European marketplaces.
What is FBA?
You sell it, we ship it. FBA, also known as Fulfillment by Amazon, is a service that helps Amazon sellers outsource shipping to Amazon. With Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), you store your products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we pick, pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products.
What to sell with Amazon FBA?
Most products that are exported from India via Amazon Global Selling are eligible for FBA. You can sell almost anything — from tea and spices to textile and furniture. However, some products might require prior approval before you can export them via Amazon FBA.
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