Amazon FBA pallet requirements
Amazon FBA LTL/FTL inbound checklist. Verify against live Seller Central 'Shipping and routing requirements' before relying on it; numbers are stable but Amazon revises per FC/program.
| Spec | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pallet / base | 48×40" — GMA Grade B, wooden, 4-way |
| Max height | 72" (incl. pallet) |
| Max weight | 1,500 lb (incl. pallet) |
| Max overhang | 1.0" |
| Max box weight | 50 lb |
| Max box side | 25" |
Hard rules
- 40x48 wooden GMA Grade B or higher, 4-way
- <=72in tall including pallet
- <=1500lb including pallet
- <=1in overhang on any side
- clear stretch-wrap
- 4 pallet labels, one centered per side
- one shipment ID per pallet
- boxes <=50lb and <=25in any side (multi-item)
Conditional / varies
- double-stacked pallets may reach 100in combined (FC-dependent)
- clampable freight height allowances vary by carrier/FC
Always verify against the retailer's current routing guide — figures here are for planning.