USI Amazon FBA Prep Services in the USA: Faster Check-Ins, Lower Fees, Zero Compliance Risk
Amazon has announced it will end its in-house FBA prep and item labeling services in the U.S. effective January 1, 2026, shifting full prep responsibility back to sellers. This change requires brands and enterprises to either build costly internal prep operations or rely on a professional third-party FBA prep partner. Universal Shipping Inc. (USI) is purpose-built for this transition. We provide fast, compliant, and scalable Amazon FBA prep services across the USA. With us, your outsourced prep department, your inventory arrives fully compliant, check-in ready, and free from delays.
✔ Amazon-Ready Prep & Labeling (2026 Compliant)
✔ 24–72 Hour Turnaround
✔ Import-to-FBA From China, India & Europe
✔ Strategic Routing to Reduce Placement Fees
✔ Dedicated Account Managers & Real-Time Visibility
The Professional Replacement for Amazon FBA Prep Services
As Amazon steps away from prep, third-party FBA prep centers are no longer optional — they are essential infrastructure. We replaces Amazon’s discontinued services with a faster, more reliable, and more transparent solution.
| Amazon FBA Prep | USI Third-Party FBA Prep |
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Limited availability |
Always-on prep capacity |
| Rising per-unit fees | Transparent, predictable pricing |
| Slow and inconsistent check-ins | 24–72 hour prep turnaround |
| No customization | Bundles, kits & brand-specific prep |
| No import support | Factory-to-FBA logistics |
| Rising Storage Costs | Free 02 months storage |
| No dedicated support | Dedicated account manager |
Expertise Beyond Measure
With decades of industry expertise, our seasoned FBA Prep specialists are masters at navigating Amazon’s standards. Trust us to handle the complexities with finesse and precision.
Tailored Solutions, Tailored for You
From receiving and inspection to packaging and shipping, our customizable suite of services adapts to your unique requirements. Whatever your needs, we’ve got you covered.
Innovation Meets Ingenuity
Need help with a special project or a unique logistics challenge? Consider it solved. Our team thrives on innovation and creative problem-solving, ensuring your operations stay ahead of the curve.
Full-Service FBA Prep Center for Amazon Sellers and DTC Brands
As a premier FBA prep company, USI provides a complete range of FBA prep services tailored for any product type, volume, or marketplace. Our offerings include:
- Receiving and inspection of inbound inventory
- FNSKU labeling and barcode verification
- Polybagging, bubble wrap, and protective packaging
- Kitting, bundling, and multipack assembly
- Custom packaging and inserts
- Shipment creation and delivery to Amazon fulfillment centers
- Climate-controlled storage for sensitive products
We help Amazon sellers, DTC brands, and wholesalers maintain compliance and ensure every shipment meets Amazon’s evolving standards.
You benefit from our experience in delivering effective solutions to the complex global supply chains of some of the world’s biggest corporations.
You benefit from every innovation, whether it involves a simple extension to our Air and Ocean Freight products, whether it means a development in warehousing.
All of which explains why you’ll find the team of outstanding support at TransCargo ready to apply their passion for solutions in support of your business.
Seamless Transition Before Amazon Ends In-House Prep
With Amazon discontinuing in-house prep, USI is the trusted 3rd party FBA prep company ready to absorb this responsibility. We help sellers, DTC brands, and enterprises:
- Transition inventory to USI prep centers smoothly
- Avoid delays, chargebacks, and FBA placement fees
- Maintain operational visibility and quality control
- Customize prep and bundling according to brand specifications
Most clients are fully operational in under 7 days, ensuring a smooth and scalable shift before Amazon’s in-house services end.
Get Started With Us As Your Trusted FBA Prep Partner In USA
Universal Shipping Inc. (USI) provides fast, compliant, and scalable FBA prep services across the USA, ensuring every shipment is check-in ready and fully compliant. With 24–72 hour turnaround, nationwide coverage, and real-time inventory tracking, we turn FBA prep from a compliance burden into a strategic advantage. Our dedicated account managers provide expert guidance and white-glove service for every shipment. Partnering with our company ensures smooth operations, faster check-ins, and cost-effective scaling for all Amazon sellers and DTC brands in USA.
FAQ’s About FBA Prep Services:
Still open questions?
FBA prep services typically charge a base fee per unit for labeling and inspection, plus add-ons for polybagging, bundling or bubble wrap. A reliable fba prep center must clearly disclose material, storage or minimum processing fees upfront.
A dedicated 3rd party fba prep company provides quality control and consolidation services that Amazon does not offer, ensuring inventory is inspected and prepared to prevent costly fees, rejections and delays at the Amazon FC.
Yes. Our fba prep center offers comprehensive shopify fulfillment services and walmart prep services, ensuring your products meet the varying packaging and labeling rules required by each marketplace, including eBay and Etsy.
An expert fba prep company must ensure correct FNSKU labeling, suffocation warning labels on poly bags, secure packaging (passing the 3-foot drop test) and strict adherence to the fba prep weight/dimension limits (max 50 lbs per box).
Utilizing strategically located fba prep centers (like those in LA or Dallas) minimizes the distance to Amazon FCs, drastically reducing LTL/FTL costs and speeding up your inventory check-in time, a key factor among the best ecommerce logistics companies
Many advanced logistics companies offer integrated freight services, including ocean freight, air freight, drayage, customs clearance and direct forwarding from ports to the prep warehouse.