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getPrepInstructions

get https://sellingpartnerapi-na.amazon.com/fba/inbound/v0/prepInstructions

Returns labeling requirements and item preparation instructions to help prepare items for shipment to Amazon's fulfillment network.

Usage Plan:

Rate (requests per second)Burst
230

The x-amzn-RateLimit-Limit response header returns the usage plan rate limits that were applied to the requested operation, when available. The table above indicates the default rate and burst values for this operation. Selling partners whose business demands require higher throughput may see higher rate and burst values than those shown here. For more information, see Usage Plans and Rate Limits in the Selling Partner API.

Query Params
string
required

The country code of the country to which the items will be shipped. Note that labeling requirements and item preparation instructions can vary by country.

SellerSKUList
array of strings
length ≤ 50

A list of SellerSKU values. Used to identify items for which you want labeling requirements and item preparation instructions for shipment to Amazon's fulfillment network. The SellerSKU is qualified by the Seller ID, which is included with every call to the Seller Partner API.

Note: Include seller SKUs that you have used to list items on Amazon's retail website. If you include a seller SKU that you have never used to list an item on Amazon's retail website, the seller SKU is returned in the InvalidSKUList property in the response.

SellerSKUList
ASINList
array of strings
length ≤ 50

A list of ASIN values. Used to identify items for which you want item preparation instructions to help with item sourcing decisions.

Note: ASINs must be included in the product catalog for at least one of the marketplaces that the seller participates in. Any ASIN that is not included in the product catalog for at least one of the marketplaces that the seller participates in is returned in the InvalidASINList property in the response. You can find out which marketplaces a seller participates in by calling the getMarketplaceParticipations operation in the Selling Partner API for Sellers.

ASINList
Responses

Response body
object
payload
object

Result for the get prep instructions operation

SKUPrepInstructionsList
array of objects

A list of SKU labeling requirements and item preparation instructions.

SKUPrepInstructionsList
object
string

The seller SKU of the item.

string

The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of the item.

string

Labeling requirements for the item. For more information about FBA labeling requirements, see the Seller Central Help for your marketplace.

RequiresFNSKULabel CanUseOriginalBarcode MustProvideSellerSKU

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RequiresFNSKULabelIndicates that a scannable FBA product label must be applied to the item. Cover any original bar codes on the item.
CanUseOriginalBarcodeIndicates that the item does not require a scannable FBA product label. The original manufacturer's bar code can be used.
MustProvideSellerSKUAmazon is unable to return labeling requirements. To get labeling requirements for items, call the getPrepInstructions operation.
string

Item preparation instructions.

ConsultHelpDocuments NoAdditionalPrepRequired SeePrepInstructionsList

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ConsultHelpDocumentsIndicates that Amazon is currently unable to determine the preparation instructions for this item. Amazon might be able to provide guidance at a future date, after evaluating the item.
NoAdditionalPrepRequiredIndicates that the item does not require preparation in addition to any item labeling that might be required.
SeePrepInstructionsListIndicates that the item requires preparation in addition to any item labeling that might be required. See the PrepInstructionList in the response for item preparation instructions.
PrepInstructionList
array of strings

A list of preparation instructions to help with item sourcing decisions.

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PolybaggingIndicates that polybagging is required.
BubbleWrappingIndicates that bubble wrapping is required.
TapingIndicates that taping is required.
BlackShrinkWrappingIndicates that black shrink wrapping is required.
LabelingIndicates that the FNSKU label should be applied to the item.
HangGarmentIndicates that the item should be placed on a hanger.
SetCreationUnits that are sets must be labeled as sets on their packaging. The barcodes on the individual items must 1) not face outward and 2) not require covering.
BoxingProducts may require overboxing when there are safety concerns over sharp items, fragile items, hazardous liquids, and vinyl records. For items over 4.5 kg, use double-wall corrugated boxes.
RemoveFromHangerIndicates that the item cannot be shipped on a hanger.
DebundleIndicates requiring taking apart a set of items labeled for individual sale. Remove tape or shrink wrap that groups multiple inventory units together.
SuffocationStickeringPoly bags with an opening of 12 cm or larger (measured when flat) must have a suffocation warning. This warning must be printed on the bag or attached as a label.
CapSealingTo prevent leakage, product needs to have a secondary seal in one of the following types: Induction seal, safety ring, clips, heat shrink plastic band, or boxing.
SetStickeringProducts that are sets (for example, a set of six unique toy cars that is sold as one unit) must be marked as sets on their packaging. Add a label to the unit that clearly states that the products are to be received and sold as a single unit.
BlankStickeringIndicates applying a blank sticker to obscure a bad barcode that cannot be covered by another sticker.
ShipsInProductPackagingIndicates that item ships in its original product packaging.
NoPrepIndicates that the item does not require any prep.
PrepInstructionList
AmazonPrepFeesDetailsList
array of objects

A list of preparation instructions and fees for Amazon to prep goods for shipment.

AmazonPrepFeesDetailsList
object
string

Preparation instructions for shipping an item to Amazon's fulfillment network. For more information about preparing items for shipment to Amazon's fulfillment network, see the Seller Central Help for your marketplace.

Polybagging BubbleWrapping Taping BlackShrinkWrapping Labeling HangGarment SetCreation Boxing RemoveFromHanger Debundle SuffocationStickering CapSealing SetStickering BlankStickering ShipsInProductPackaging NoPrep

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PolybaggingIndicates that polybagging is required.
BubbleWrappingIndicates that bubble wrapping is required.
TapingIndicates that taping is required.
BlackShrinkWrappingIndicates that black shrink wrapping is required.
LabelingIndicates that the FNSKU label should be applied to the item.
HangGarmentIndicates that the item should be placed on a hanger.
SetCreationUnits that are sets must be labeled as sets on their packaging. The barcodes on the individual items must 1) not face outward and 2) not require covering.
BoxingProducts may require overboxing when there are safety concerns over sharp items, fragile items, hazardous liquids, and vinyl records. For items over 4.5 kg, use double-wall corrugated boxes.
RemoveFromHangerIndicates that the item cannot be shipped on a hanger.
DebundleIndicates requiring taking apart a set of items labeled for individual sale. Remove tape or shrink wrap that groups multiple inventory units together.
SuffocationStickeringPoly bags with an opening of 12 cm or larger (measured when flat) must have a suffocation warning. This warning must be printed on the bag or attached as a label.
CapSealingTo prevent leakage, product needs to have a secondary seal in one of the following types: Induction seal, safety ring, clips, heat shrink plastic band, or boxing.
SetStickeringProducts that are sets (for example, a set of six unique toy cars that is sold as one unit) must be marked as sets on their packaging. Add a label to the unit that clearly states that the products are to be received and sold as a single unit.
BlankStickeringIndicates applying a blank sticker to obscure a bad barcode that cannot be covered by another sticker.
ShipsInProductPackagingIndicates that item ships in its original product packaging.
NoPrepIndicates that the item does not require any prep.
FeePerUnit
object

The monetary value.

InvalidSKUList
array of objects

A list of invalid SKU values and the reason they are invalid.

InvalidSKUList
object
string

The seller SKU of the item.

string

The reason that the ASIN is invalid.

DoesNotExist InvalidASIN

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DoesNotExistIndicates that the ASIN is not included in the Amazon product catalog for any of the marketplaces that the seller participates in.
InvalidASINThe ASIN is invalid.
ASINPrepInstructionsList
array of objects

A list of item preparation instructions.

ASINPrepInstructionsList
object
string

The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of the item.

string

Labeling requirements for the item. For more information about FBA labeling requirements, see the Seller Central Help for your marketplace.

RequiresFNSKULabel CanUseOriginalBarcode MustProvideSellerSKU

Show Details
RequiresFNSKULabelIndicates that a scannable FBA product label must be applied to the item. Cover any original bar codes on the item.
CanUseOriginalBarcodeIndicates that the item does not require a scannable FBA product label. The original manufacturer's bar code can be used.
MustProvideSellerSKUAmazon is unable to return labeling requirements. To get labeling requirements for items, call the getPrepInstructions operation.
string

Item preparation instructions.

ConsultHelpDocuments NoAdditionalPrepRequired SeePrepInstructionsList

Show Details
ConsultHelpDocumentsIndicates that Amazon is currently unable to determine the preparation instructions for this item. Amazon might be able to provide guidance at a future date, after evaluating the item.
NoAdditionalPrepRequiredIndicates that the item does not require preparation in addition to any item labeling that might be required.
SeePrepInstructionsListIndicates that the item requires preparation in addition to any item labeling that might be required. See the PrepInstructionList in the response for item preparation instructions.
PrepInstructionList
array of strings

A list of preparation instructions to help with item sourcing decisions.

Show Details
PolybaggingIndicates that polybagging is required.
BubbleWrappingIndicates that bubble wrapping is required.
TapingIndicates that taping is required.
BlackShrinkWrappingIndicates that black shrink wrapping is required.
LabelingIndicates that the FNSKU label should be applied to the item.
HangGarmentIndicates that the item should be placed on a hanger.
SetCreationUnits that are sets must be labeled as sets on their packaging. The barcodes on the individual items must 1) not face outward and 2) not require covering.
BoxingProducts may require overboxing when there are safety concerns over sharp items, fragile items, hazardous liquids, and vinyl records. For items over 4.5 kg, use double-wall corrugated boxes.
RemoveFromHangerIndicates that the item cannot be shipped on a hanger.
DebundleIndicates requiring taking apart a set of items labeled for individual sale. Remove tape or shrink wrap that groups multiple inventory units together.
SuffocationStickeringPoly bags with an opening of 12 cm or larger (measured when flat) must have a suffocation warning. This warning must be printed on the bag or attached as a label.
CapSealingTo prevent leakage, product needs to have a secondary seal in one of the following types: Induction seal, safety ring, clips, heat shrink plastic band, or boxing.
SetStickeringProducts that are sets (for example, a set of six unique toy cars that is sold as one unit) must be marked as sets on their packaging. Add a label to the unit that clearly states that the products are to be received and sold as a single unit.
BlankStickeringIndicates applying a blank sticker to obscure a bad barcode that cannot be covered by another sticker.
ShipsInProductPackagingIndicates that item ships in its original product packaging.
NoPrepIndicates that the item does not require any prep.
PrepInstructionList
InvalidASINList
array of objects

A list of invalid ASIN values and the reasons they are invalid.

InvalidASINList
object
string

The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of the item.

string

The reason that the ASIN is invalid.

DoesNotExist InvalidASIN

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DoesNotExistIndicates that the ASIN is not included in the Amazon product catalog for any of the marketplaces that the seller participates in.
InvalidASINThe ASIN is invalid.
errors
array of objects

A list of error responses returned when a request is unsuccessful.

errors
object
string
required

An error code that identifies the type of error that occured.

string
required

A message that describes the error condition in a human-readable form.

string

Additional details that can help the caller understand or fix the issue.

Headers
object
string

Your rate limit (requests per second) for this operation.

string

Unique request reference identifier.

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