FBA Prep for New Product Launches: How to Hit the Ground Running

<p>Launching a new product on Amazon is exciting. But the first shipment? That's where most sellers trip up. Here's how to prep your launch inventory without the headaches.</p><h2>Prep Before You Even Order</h2><p>Before your inventory arrives at our facility, have these ready:</p><ul><li><strong>FNSKU barcodes</strong> — generate them in Seller Central as soon as you create your listing</li><li><strong>Product dimensions and weight</strong> — you'll need these for pricing and shipping</li><li><strong>Category-specific requirements</strong> — some categories need extra prep (poly bags for apparel, bubble wrap for electronics, etc.)</li></ul><h2>First Shipment Best Practices</h2><ul><li><strong>Send samples first</strong> — ship 5–10 units for a trial run. We'll check for compliance issues before you send the main batch</li><li><strong>Over-label by 10%</strong> — extra labels for damaged ones, last-minute bundling, or Amazon's occasional relabel requests</li><li><strong>Ship early</strong> — Amazon can take 2–3 weeks to receive during peak season. Build that into your launch timeline</li></ul><h2>Common New Seller Prep Mistakes</h2><ul><li><strong>Wrong barcode type</strong> — FNSKU, not UPC. UPCs get rejected at Amazon receiving</li><li><strong>Missing poly bags</strong> — many categories require them, even if the product is boxed</li><li><strong>Not removing price tags</strong> — any visible pricing from other retailers = rejection</li></ul><h2>How SNS Prep Center Speeds Up Launches</h2><p>For new product launches, we offer priority processing and compliance checking. Send your samples, we'll flag issues, and by the time your main shipment arrives, everything is dialed in. <a href=/contacts>Get started</a>.</p>