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Learn more about international shipping with Amazon and choose the most suitable option for your export business from India.

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How to deliver products globally?

Logistics is one of the central tiles in the mosaic of e-commerce exports. A strong and efficient logistics network is vital for hassle-free exports. Order shipment and delivery is crucial for exporters’ success as directly impacts customer experience. When exporting from India, it is important for exporters like you to plan your inventory and international shipping to ensure products reach customers on time without an impact on quality.

Selecting the right shipping option

As an Amazon global seller, you have two options to ship your products: you can let Amazon handle packing, shipping, and order delivery through Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), or you can do it yourself through Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN). Each method has its own set of benefits and you can choose the one that is right for your business.

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Shipping your own orders or Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN)

How does it work?

With Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN), you can list and sell your products on the Amazon global marketplace, and ship directly to your customers using your own logistics service or Buy Shipping.

Sellers can customize shipping templates for specific regions domestically or internationally including handling and transit times. They can 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.

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MFN is right for you if you:

Are unsure about the export market potential of your products.

Operate in niche categories like heavy and bulky, oversize (furniture, appliances, tools, etc.).

Sell categories like apparel, shoes, jewellery which involve significant variation in shape, size, color, etc.

Operate in models like make-to-order, reselling, drop-shipping, etc.

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.

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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).

How does Fulfillment by Amazon work?

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.

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Did you know?

On average, sellers see a 20–25% increase in sales after adopting FBA.

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.

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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.

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Amazon Export Compliance Dashboard

Amazon Export Compliance Dashboard is a one-step dashboard that offers export documentation assistance to Indian exporters. You can get guidance on five key areas of compliance: Export registration, product documentation, shipping documentation, tax documentation, and payment reconciliation. Learn about the regulatory requirements for your export business, and receive end-to-end assistance from third-party service providers to obtain the necessary documents.

The Amazon Export Compliance Dashboard is available to all exporters, including those not registered on Amazon.

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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 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.

Amazon Exports Digest 2023

The Exports Digest 2023 traces the evolution of exports in India and the emergence and potential of ecommerce exports. It also has latest data on top Indian states in terms of exports, bestselling Indian products, and top and emerging marketplaces.

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