Pre-Launch Announcement: Amazon Shipping Cross-Border Service (Intra- FRITES)
We are excited to announce Amazon Shipping's latest service expansion: Cross-Border shipping between
France, Italy, and Spain (FRITES). This new offering allows merchants to ship directly between these three
major European markets using our existing Amazon Shipping API and Shipper Central platforms. Whether
you're shipping from Paris to Milan, Barcelona to Rome, or any other routes connecting these countries, you'll
experience the same reliable service you've come to expect from Amazon Shipping. The integration maintains
our streamlined shipping process while opening new opportunities for your business to reach customers
across France, Italy, and Spain. You can start leveraging these cross-border shipping capabilities immediately
through your current integration.
Why is this important?
Cross-border shipping enables opportunity for shippers and integrators to expand their business reach across
France, Italy, and Spain without the traditional complexities of international shipping. This service eliminates
the need for multiple carrier integrations or separate systems for domestic and international shipments,
reducing technical overhead and operational costs. For shippers, it opens new market opportunities while
maintaining a consistent shipping experience they're familiar with. Integrators benefit from a streamlined
implementation process, as they can leverage their existing Amazon Shipping API integration to handle cross-
border shipments with minimal changes by simply enabling a cross-border service option within your shipper
central account. The service provides unified tracking, localized customer communications, and consolidated
billing, making international shipping as straightforward as domestic delivery.
When will this change be launched?
Cross-border shipping will be available in September 2025 for both ON and Off-Amazon Shippers in the FRITES
marketplace only.
How can I create labels for Cross Border Shipments?
To begin creating cross-border shipping labels between France, Italy, and Spain (FRITES), your shipper account
must first be enabled with cross-border service access and appropriate pricing configurations. Once enabled,
you'll use the new service ID 'std-xb-mfn' when generating labels. This single service ID handles both ON and
OFF Amazon cross-border shipments, making the process straightforward and efficient. This approach ensures
proper routing and handling of your international packages while maintaining a consistent shipping experience
across all three countries.
| Service Id | Service Name | Carrier Name |
|---|---|---|
std-xb-mfn | Amazon Shipping Ground | Amazon Shipping |
Note : The carrierId parameter must reflect the source country's carrier code. Format is AMZN_[2-letter country code]. For example, a package shipped from France to Italy uses AMZN_FR as the carrierId. We are actively refining this requirement and will communicate any changes in future updates.
Please refer the sample Cross border shipment API request and response:
Sample Cross Border shipment request for GetRates API Request:
{
"shipTo": {
"name": "Cross border test",
"addressLine1": "Via Bergamo, 10",
"addressLine2": "Addressdetails",
"postalCode": "24020",
"city": "Piario",
"countryCode": "IT",
"email": "[email protected]",
"phoneNumber": "00393934399999"
},
"shipFrom": {
"name": "Cross Border shipment test",
"addressLine1": "156 Chem de Saint-Prix",
"stateOrProvinceCode": "Val-d'Oise",
"postalCode": "95150",
"city": "Taverny",
"countryCode": "FR",
"email": "hello@gmail",
"phoneNumber": "0845 208778775"
},
"packages": [
{
"dimensions": {
"length": 10.0,
"width": 10.0,
"height": 10.0,
"unit": "CENTIMETER"
},
"weight": {
"unit": "KILOGRAM",
"value": 1.0
},
"insuredValue": {
"value": 10.0,
"unit": "EUR"
},
"packageClientReferenceId": "deep_XB_FR_IT",
"items": [
{
"itemValue": {
"value": 10.0,
"unit": "EUR"
},
"description": "Shipment Created By SWAYAM",
"itemIdentifier": "100100100100",
"quantity": 1,
"weight": {
"unit": "KILOGRAM",
"value": 1.0
},
"productType": "SWAYAM ",
"invoiceDetails": {
"invoiceDate": "2022-12-29T02:50:12Z",
"invoiceNumber": "5615615"
}
}
]
}
],
"channelDetails": {
"channelType": "EXTERNAL"
}
}
Sample cross border shipment response GetRates API:
{
"payload": {
"ineligibleRates": [],
"rates": [
{
"adjustmentItemList": null,
"availableValueAddedServiceGroups": [],
"benefits": null,
"billedWeight": {
"unit": "KILOGRAM",
"value": 1.0
},
"carrierId": "AMZN_FR",
"carrierName": "Amazon Shipping",
"paymentType": null,
"promise": {
"deliveryWindow": {
"end": "2025-08-20T18:00:00Z",
"start": "2025-08-20T18:00:00Z"
},
"pickupWindow": {
"end": "2025-08-14T16:00:00Z",
"start": "2025-08-14T13:00:00Z"
}
},
"rateId": "d005964f096c14b47aea573df4dddc29a30c50f3dc61e5ef9a2a8d86d8641fd71755161006572",
"rateItemList": null,
"requiresAdditionalInputs": false,
"serviceId": "std-xb-mfn",
"serviceName": "Amazon Shipping International",
"supportedDocumentSpecifications": [
{
"format": "PNG",
"printOptions": [
{
"supportedDPIs": [
300,
203
],
"supportedDocumentDetails": [
{
"isMandatory": true,
"name": "LABEL"
}
]
},
{},
{
"supportedFileJoiningOptions": [
false
],
"supportedPageLayouts": [
"DEFAULT"
]
}
],
"size": {
"length": 6.0,
"unit": "INCH",
"width": 4.0
},
"format": "ZPL",
"printOptions": [
{
"supportedDPIs": [
300,
203
],
"supportedDocumentDetails": [
{
"isMandatory": true,
"name": "LABEL"
}
],
"supportedFileJoiningOptions": [
false
],
"supportedPageLayouts": [
"DEFAULT"
]
}
],
"size": {
"length": 6.0,
"unit": "INCH",
"width": 4.0
},
"format": "PDF",
"printOptions": [
{
"supportedDPIs": [
300,
203
],
"supportedDocumentDetails": [
{
"isMandatory": true,
"name": "LABEL"
}
],
"supportedFileJoiningOptions": [
false
],
"supportedPageLayouts": [
"DEFAULT"
]
}
],
"size": {
"length": 6.0,
"unit": "INCH",
"width": 4.0
}
}
],
"totalCharge": {
"unit": "EUR",
"value": 4.87
},
"totalChargeWithAdjustments": null
}
],
"requestToken": "amzn1.rq.73911005434278.100"
}
}
Sample cross border shipment request Oneclickshipment API:
{
"channelDetails": {
"channelType": "EXTERNAL"
},
"labelSpecifications": {
"dpi": 203,
"format": "PNG",
"needFileJoining": false,
"pageLayout": "DEFAULT",
"requestedDocumentTypes": [
"LABEL"
],
"size": {
"length": 6.0,
"unit": "INCH",
"width": 4.0
}
},
"packages": [
{
"dimensions": {
"length": 15.0,
"width": 20.0,
"height": 18.0,
"unit": "CENTIMETER"
},
"insuredValue": {
"value": 20.0,
"unit": "EUR"
},
"isHazmat": false,
"items": [
{
"itemValue": {
"value": 10.0,
"unit": "GBP"
},
"description": "Shipment Created By ASAG API",
"itemIdentifier": "100100100100",
"quantity": 1,
"weight": {
"unit": "KILOGRAM",
"value": 1.0
},
"isHazmat": false,
"productType": "Test Shipment",
"invoiceDetails": {
"invoiceDate": "2022-12-29T02:50:12Z",
"invoiceNumber": "5615615"
}
}
],
"packageClientReferenceId": "ASAG_FR_OFF_03",
"weight": {
"unit": "KILOGRAM",
"value": 1.0
}
}
],
"serviceSelection": {
"serviceId": [
"std-xb-mfn"
]
},
"shipTo": {
"name": "Cross border test",
"addressLine1": "Via Bergamo, 10",
"addressLine2": "Addressdetails",
"postalCode": "24020",
"city": "Piario",
"countryCode": "IT",
"email": "[email protected]",
"phoneNumber": "00393934399999"
},
"shipFrom": {
"name": "Cross Border shipment test",
"addressLine1": "156 Chem de Saint-Prix",
"stateOrProvinceCode": "Val-d'Oise",
"postalCode": "95150",
"city": "Taverny",
"countryCode": "FR",
"email": "hello@gmail",
"phoneNumber": "0845 208778775"
}
}
FAQs:
- Do I need separate accounts for each country?
No, you can use your existing Amazon Shipping account for cross-border shipments. - How will my customers track their packages?
Recipients can track packages via API or Push Notification or through their country's Recipient Central
website (in their local language). - Can we use current API integration for cross-border shipments?
Yes, Existing API integration can support cross-border shipments. The process requires minimal
adjustments - specifically, adding the new cross border service ID(std-xb-mfn) and updating the
relevant country codes for France, Italy, and Spain. These small modifications to your current
integration will enable you to start processing cross-border shipments. - How will billing work for cross-border shipments?
All shipments (domestic and cross-border) will appear on a single invoice with clear identification. - Can I ship dangerous goods cross-border?
Shipping dangerous goods with the Amazon Shipping International service is currently not supported. - What delivery speeds are available?
Standard ground shipping with delivery estimates based on origin-destination pair. - How do I handle customer support for cross-border shipments?
Support will be handled in the recipient's local language by the destination country team.