US AMAZON FBA SOURCING
Source in China.
Arrive FBA-ready.
A practical sourcing workflow for US Amazon sellers—from supplier screening and samples to FNSKU labelling, inspection and FBA delivery coordination.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Amazon FBA sourcing, explained simply.
Can you source low-MOQ products for an FBA trial?
Yes. Feasibility depends on the product, level of customization, material and supplier availability. We confirm realistic MOQ and sample options after reviewing your brief.
Can you apply FNSKU labels and prepare cartons?
We can coordinate agreed preparation tasks with the supplier or consolidation partner. Please provide the current label files and prep instructions before work starts.
Do you guarantee Amazon listing or compliance approval?
No. The seller remains responsible for product legality, Amazon account status and category-specific requirements. We can help coordinate documents and checks requested in the project brief.
Can you ship directly to US FBA warehouses?
We can coordinate delivery options with approved logistics partners. The final route, duty treatment, insurance, transit time and receiving appointment terms must be confirmed per shipment.
COMPANY POSITIONING
China sourcing support for
US Amazon FBA sellers.
Polasourcing supports US Amazon FBA sellers, from first-time individual operators to established seven- and eight-figure brands.
Find suitable factories, negotiate factory pricing, inspect batches before shipment and coordinate agreed FBA preparation tasks.
Since 2013, our team has supported more than 200 US Amazon clients across trial orders, repeat purchasing and private-label projects.
Send product photos, a 1688 link or a competing ASIN. During China business hours (Monday–Friday), we target an initial sourcing response within two working hours, including indicative MOQ, unit-price and freight direction.
CHINA → USA LOGISTICS
Indicative transport options
Second-half 2026 reference ranges only—not a formal quote. Weekly pricing, available routes and customs treatment are confirmed in writing for each shipment.
| Transport method | Indicative reference price | Door-to-door timing |
|---|---|---|
| Air freight — standard economy | USD 4.50–9.50 / kg | 7–15 working days |
| Sea freight — LCL | USD 35–75 / m³ | West Coast: 22–35 days · East Coast: 30–45 days |
| International express | USD 5.00–13.00 / kg | 3–7 working days |
| Multimodal rail / sea route | Quoted per route where available | Only if applicable to the final US delivery route |
| DDP | Freight, tax, clearance and last-mile delivery quoted together | Confirmed in a written quotation |
MOQ & SOURCING FEES
Start small, then scale with evidence.
MOQ and service fees depend on product type, customization, supplier availability and order workload. Confirm them in the written quotation before you pay.
Typical MOQ reference
- Yiwu in-stock items
- 20–200 units / SKU
- 1688 / B2B in-stock items
- 2–50 units / SKU
- OEM private label
- 300–2,000 units / SKU
- ODM / new mould
- 500–5,000 units / SKU
Below-MOQ orders can be possible with a 10–30% unit-price premium, depending on supplier terms.
Transparent sourcing fee reference
- Orders above USD 5,000
- 3% of factory value
- Trial orders USD 500–4,999
- 5% of factory value
- Small orders below USD 500
- Lower of USD 50 or 8%
Qualified first-time sellers may receive a sourcing-brief promotion. Included tasks and any QC, preparation or storage limits are always confirmed in the PI.
DDP DELIVERY SCOPE
Know what a DDP quote does—and does not—include.
Usually included when stated in the quote
- International freight by air, sea, express or agreed route
- China export documentation and export handling
- Destination customs filing and assessed duty / tax handling
- Last-mile delivery to the agreed address
- Shipment tracking and written delivery scope
Usually excluded unless written into the quote
- Destination storage, demurrage, return and reverse-logistics charges
- Product certifications and laboratory testing
- Importer-of-record, VAT agency and bonded-warehouse services
- Re-shipping caused by changes after approval
- Amazon-specific preparation tasks not listed in the project brief
Amazon FBA preparation capability
FNSKU labels are coordinated within the agreed project scope. Carton-content labels, warning stickers, polybags, LTL palletisation and shrink-wrap are quoted item by item—typically USD 0.25–1.20 per unit for simple prep tasks. Shipments can be coordinated to designated FBA warehouses or a 3PL, subject to booking availability and receiving requirements.
US customs and de-minimis eligibility may change. For higher-value imports, an appropriate US importer-of-record should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker. Any duty or Section 321 treatment is confirmed per written shipment quote.
ILLUSTRATIVE CASE STUDY · H2 2024–H1 2026
Storage-box FBA seller in the United States
A US seller moved a comparable storage-box line from a domestic distributor to a verified Yiwu source. The first order was 1,000 units. By the fourth repeat order, the volume reached 15,000 units; the annual purchasing plan later reached 45,000 units.
- Illustrative landed-cost reduction: 28%–61%
- Recorded inspection defect range: 0.3%–1.0%
- Repeat-order scale after successful first launch: 4×–15×
This anonymised example is illustrative, not a promise of price, sales, ratings, defect rate or future result.
FBA FAQ
Operational answers before you ship.
Can you handle FBA prep rules such as labels, polybags and suffocation warnings?
Yes, for the tasks stated in the project brief. We coordinate FNSKU labels, agreed bagging, warning labels, carton marks and LTL palletisation where applicable. You must provide the current Seller Central instructions and label files before preparation begins.
Can I place a first FBA order without a US LLC or EIN?
Import arrangements depend on shipment value, route, product and current US customs rules. Small trial shipments may have different eligibility than commercial imports. Confirm the importer-of-record and customs approach with a licensed broker before booking.
What happens during pre-shipment quality inspection?
Inspection follows the quality standard agreed in the PI, such as AQL 2.5 / 4.0 for appearance, function, packaging and quantity. We provide agreed photo or video evidence before the balance is released. If a batch fails, the supplier’s rework or replacement responsibility follows the PI and the agreed quality process.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT FBA PRODUCT?