FBA Head Haul
FBA head haul from China to Amazon North America, Europe & Japan: air 7-15 days, sea 15-30 days, rail 20-30 days to FC — FNSKU labeling, inbound appointments and DDP clearance included.
Service Overview
FBA head haul moves your inventory from China into Amazon fulfillment centers. De Zong Logistics offers air, sea and rail channels into Amazon North America, Europe and Japan marketplaces, with supporting services — FNSKU labeling and relabeling, inbound appointments, duty-inclusive clearance — plus full tracking from pickup to FC check-in.
Choosing between air, sea and rail
- Air express: at the FC in 7-15 days — for stockouts, launches and peak-season rescues at the highest rate
- Sea freight: 15-30 days to the FC — the value workhorse; US lanes can ride Matson fast ships, ideal for bulk restocking
- Rail: 20-30 days to the FC — the steady choice for Europe, unaffected by ocean congestion
The hard part of FBA head haul is not the trunk line but the details: Amazon enforces strict inbound appointment, carton-label and pallet requirements, and mislabeled or unmarked cartons get refused. We add box labeling, FNSKU relabeling, palletizing and wrapping, plus a carton-by-carton check before departure to cut rejection risk. When Amazon throttles inbound capacity or warehouses overflow in peak season, our FBA transfer service holds your goods first and feeds them into FCs in batches.
Key Features
Service Scope
Marketplaces: Amazon North America (US, Canada, Mexico), Europe (UK, DE, FR, IT, ES and more) and Japan FBA warehouses.
Channels: air express (departing SZ/CAN/HKG), sea (Matson fast ships or standard lanes to the US), rail (China-Europe Express).
Value-added: FNSKU labeling, relabeling, carton sorting, palletizing, wrap, inbound appointments.
Rating: per kg or per CBM, DDP duty-inclusive to the FC.
Timing
Reference transit times (to FC check-in):
- Air express: 7-15 days
- Sea freight: 15-30 days (faster on Matson fast ships)
- Rail: 20-30 days
For peak season (Q4, Prime Day), ship 2-4 weeks ahead to dodge logistics peaks and FC appointment crunches.
Pricing
Charged per kg or CBM, DDP duty-inclusive to the FC:
- Air bills per kilogram — fastest, highest unit rate
- Sea bills per CBM — best unit economics at volume
- Labeling, relabeling and palletizing billed per carton or pallet
Send marketplace, channel preference and volume for a detailed quote and channel-mix recommendation within 24 hours.
Process
1. Plan: confirm shipment volume, marketplace and channel
2. Label & pack: FNSKU labels applied or replaced, cartons packed to Amazon spec
3. Channel selection: air / sea / rail by timeline and budget
4. Shipping & clearance: trunk line moves, DDP clearance completed
5. FC inbound: appointment booked, delivered to the fulfillment center
6. Check-in: Amazon receives and shelves; full tracking visible
FAQ
Q: Air, sea or rail — how do I choose?
A: By urgency: air (7-15 days) rescues stockouts; sea (15-30 days) is the bulk restocking value play; rail (20-30 days) suits Europe steadily. Many sellers mix channels across SKUs.
Q: Do I have to label every unit with FNSKU?
A: Yes — Amazon cannot shelve unlabeled units. We handle labeling, relabeling, carton marks and palletizing to spec.
Q: Who handles customs?
A: Under DDP we handle both China export and destination import clearance, with duties inside the quoted rate — you never touch customs paperwork.
Q: What if Amazon refuses the delivery?
A: Refusals usually stem from label errors, missing carton marks, overweight cartons or missing appointments. We check every carton before departure and book appointments for you, cutting the risk at the source.
Q: What if Amazon throttles my inbound?
A: Park inventory in our FBA transfer warehouse and feed cartons into FCs as capacity opens — see the FBA transfer service for details.
Q: Can battery products ship?
A: Built-in battery products ship normally (air lanes use battery-approved channels; sea is more permissive); pure batteries need separate channel confirmation.
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