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Ship internationally and fulfill global orders
Learn more about international shipping and fulfillment with Amazon and choose the most suitable option for your e-commerce exports business from India.
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How to deliver products globally?
A strong and efficient logistics network is vital for hassle-free e-commerce exports. Order shipment and delivery is crucial for your success as an exporter as it directly impacts customer experience. When exporting from India, it is important for you to plan your inventory and choose a fulfillment method that aligns with your business needs. This will ensure products reach customers on time without an impact on quality.
Selecting the right shipping option
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN)
Store your products to Amazon’s fulfillment centers (FCs) and let Amazon handle packing, shipping, and order delivery.
Ship products directly to global customers — using either your own logistics service or Amazon Buy Shipping.
Get hassle-free logistics with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
You sell it, we ship it. With Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), you can store your products in Amazon global fulfillment centers while we pick, pack, ship your customer orders and provide customer service. FBA is designed to help you focus on your business while Amazon stores your inventory and takes care of shipping and last mile logistics (onward and return).
Benefits of FBA
Inventory management
Amazon stores your inventory and handles order delivery to customers.
Prime delivery
FBA products are usually displayed to customers with a Prime badge, i.e. your products are eligible for Amazon Prime delivery.
End-to-end logistics
Amazon provides 24/7 customer service and returns processing.
How to ship from India with FBA?
Step 1
Set up your selling account on Seller Central.
Step 2
Create your product listings.
Step 3
Prepare your products, and package and label them properly.
Step 4
Ship your products to Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
Ship from India to Amazon FCs with Amazon Global Selling SEND
Amazon Global Selling SEND is a cross-border carrier shipping solution that enables you to send your inventory from anywhere in India to Amazon fulfillment centers in a cost-effective manner. Once the partnered carrier picks up your shipment, they will handle the end-to-end shipping process, including customs. You can opt to have the shipment picked up from your doorstep or you can drop the shipment at carrier’s drop-off point.
Shipping your own orders or Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN)
With Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN), list and sell your products on Amazon global marketplaces, and ship directly to your customers using your own logistics service or Buy Shipping.
How does Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN) work?
MFN gives you more flexibility and control over the shipping process. You can customize shipping templates for specific regions domestically or internationally, including handling and transit times. You also customize shipping charges, by order, per item and/or per weight. Don’t worry about making the wrong choice — you can change plans at any time.
MFN is right for you if you:
Are unsure about the export market potential of your products.
Operate in niche categories or sell heavy and bulky, oversized (furniture, appliances, or tools, for instance) items, etc.
Operate in models like make-to-order, reselling, dropshipping, etc.
Ship MFN orders through Amazon-partnered carriers with Amazon Buy Shipping
Amazon Buy Shipping is Amazon’s integrated shipping solution for MFN orders through Seller Central. With Buy Shipping, you can purchase shipping labels from Amazon partnered carriers at competitive prices. You can buy shipping labels individually or in bulk, ship and confirm orders, and track shipments.
View shipping documentation requirements on Export Navigator
Export Navigator is Amazon's one-stop export compliance dashboard that provides Indian exporters with guidance on compliance across six key areas — export registration, product documentation, shipping documentation, tax documentation, payment reconciliation, and export incentives. Use the dashboard to view regulatory requirements, including mandatory shipping documents required for customs clearance. You can also connect with third-party service providers to obtain the necessary documentation.
Register with Amazon Global Selling to export.
Frequently Asked Questions
What countries does Amazon provide international shipping?
Amazon provides international shipping via FBA across many marketplaces including the US, the UK, the UAE, and Australia, among others.
Can I do Amazon FBA outside the US?
Yes, as a registered exporter with Amazon Global Selling, you can ship your products to customers shopping on Amazon global marketplaces 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?
FBA is a fulfillment service that helps Amazon sellers outsource fulfillment 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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