What exactly are the criteria for Amazon optimized splits?
The rules for Amazon optimized splits seem confusing and keep being updated with no clear guidance on how exactly to qualify. It seems inconsistent and very frustrating.
Here's an example of my shipment that qualifies for Amazon optimized splits:
- Box 1: 21 units of SKU A
- Box 2: 21 units of SKU A
- Box 3: 21 units of SKU A
- Box 4: 21 units of SKU A
- Box 5: 21 units of SKU A
- Box 6: 60 units of SKU A
Here's an example of my shipment that does NOT qualify for Amazon optimized splits (this only splits into 2 shipments):
- Box 1: 72 units of SKU B
- Box 2: 72 units of SKU B
- Box 3: 72 units of SKU B
- Box 4: 72 units of SKU B
- Box 5: 72 units of SKU B
- Box 6: 72 units of SKU B
- Box 7: 68 units of SKU B
Given that the first shipment qualified for Amazon optimized splits, I don't see why the second shipment does not qualify. According to this post (https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ba23a875-cee1-4c70-8741-074bab1d3e5e?postId=d240057d-6671-47a9-8011-3113271a1103), the extra box with the same SKU but different quantity should be OK.
Can someone please clearly clarify the rules for Amazon optimized splits?
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Seller_WY1FDS1qTfG3S
@Seller_JZ9QYzAtU4H1uwe are getting the same issue. It seems 5 identical boxes + 1 additional box of the same SKUs may not work.
It would definitely be great if an Amazon mod can clearly specify the requirements for us.
KJ_Amazon
Hello @Seller_JZ9QYzAtU4H1u Thanks for that question about optimized splits.
Our 2024 FBA inbound placement service fee help page has the below instructions on qualifying for the optimized inbound option.
"To qualify for the Amazon-optimized inbound option with no inbound fee, your shipments must include at least five identical cartons or pallets per item. Each carton or pallet must contain the same quantity per item and the same item mix."
I recommend following this guidance for determining whether a shipment qualifies for the optimized inbound option, though there may be occasional exceptions/allowances.
KJ_Amazon
