Everything you need to know about Canada FBA Prep's Amazon FBA preparation services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
An Amazon FBA Prep Center is a third-party warehouse service that receives, inspects, labels, packages, and ships products to Amazon's fulfillment centers on behalf of Amazon sellers. This ensures all inventory meets Amazon's strict preparation and labeling requirements, preventing rejected shipments, penalty fees, and account suspensions. Canada FBA Prep is a full-service FBA prep center located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
FNSKU stands for Fulfillment Network Stock Keeping Unit. It is Amazon's unique barcode assigned to each seller's specific product. Unlike an ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) which is shared across all sellers of a product, an FNSKU is specific to your seller account. Amazon requires FNSKU labels on all FBA inventory to track and attribute sales correctly to the right seller. Canada FBA Prep handles all FNSKU label printing and application as part of the base prep rate.
Amazon has strict requirements for how products must be labeled, packaged, and shipped to their fulfillment centers. Non-compliant shipments can be rejected, resulting in delays, additional fees, and potential account penalties. An FBA prep center like Canada FBA Prep handles all compliance requirements so you can focus on growing your Amazon business. With Amazon discontinuing their own prep and labeling services in 2026, Canadian sellers especially need a reliable third-party prep partner.
At Canada FBA Prep, base prep rates start at $1.20 CAD per unit for volumes under 500 units/month and decrease to $0.60 CAD per unit for high-volume sellers processing 7,500+ units/month. This includes FNSKU labeling, quality inspection, standard packaging, and carton receiving. Add-on services like polybagging ($0.20/unit), bundling ($0.60/unit), and bubble wrapping ($0.40/sq ft) are priced separately. There is a minimum monthly spend of $500 CAD.
No. Canada FBA Prep operates on a flexible month-to-month basis with a $500 CAD minimum monthly spend. There are no long-term contracts, no lock-in periods, and no cancellation fees. You can scale up or down as your Amazon business needs change.
No. Canada FBA Prep believes in complete pricing transparency. All our rates are published publicly on our website. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no surprise fees. FNSKU label printing, safety labels, shipping labels, dunnage, and void fill are all included in the base prep rate at no extra charge.
Our standard turnaround is 24 hours for shipments under 500 units. Larger shipments of 500–2,500 units typically take 2–3 business days. Shipments over 2,500 units may take 3–5 business days. Rush same-day processing is available for an additional 50% fee, subject to capacity availability.
Canada FBA Prep operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Receiving is available by appointment on Saturdays. Contact us at 647-917-3942 or contact@canadafbaprep.com to schedule.
Yes. We offer full shipment coordination. With delegated access to your Seller Central account, we create FBA shipment plans, enter box content information, generate shipping labels, and coordinate carriers to deliver your prepped inventory to Amazon's fulfillment centers across Canada. Alternatively, you can create plans yourself and simply provide us with the shipping labels.
Yes. Many of our clients ship directly from overseas manufacturers in China, India, and other countries to our Toronto warehouse. We handle full container destuffing (20ft at $350 and 40ft at $675), pallet receiving for LTL freight, and can coordinate with customs brokers as needed. Our GTA location is ideal for receiving international shipments through Canadian ports.
We accept standard courier cartons (UPS, FedEx, DHL, Canada Post), LTL freight pallets ($10/pallet), and full ocean containers (20ft at $350, 40ft at $675). We can receive shipments from local suppliers, domestic warehouses, and international manufacturers.
Our GTA warehouse is strategically located minutes from Amazon's Canadian fulfillment centers (YYZ4, YYZ9). Once prepped, your inventory typically reaches Amazon within 1-2 business days.
We photograph and document any damage upon receiving and notify you immediately. You decide whether to proceed with prep on the undamaged units, return the items, or dispose of them. We never prep visibly damaged items without your explicit approval. Our thorough inspection process catches issues before they reach Amazon, protecting your seller account health.
Yes. Canada FBA Prep operates a fully insured and bonded facility. Our insurance covers all inventory stored and processed at our Toronto warehouse, giving Amazon sellers peace of mind that their products are protected while in our care.
Yes. We offer hazmat labeling and documentation services at $5.00 per SKU. We ensure all hazardous materials are properly classified, labeled, and documented according to Amazon's dangerous goods requirements and Canadian transportation regulations.
Yes. We offer OA/RA item processing at $0.50/unit, which includes removing retail price stickers, removing retail packaging barcodes, and ensuring all items are properly prepped for Amazon FBA compliance. We understand the unique needs of OA and RA sellers and handle mixed SKU shipments efficiently.
We serve all types of Amazon sellers including wholesale sellers, private label brands, online arbitrage (OA) sellers, retail arbitrage (RA) sellers, international sellers shipping to Canada, and enterprise sellers processing 10,000+ units per month. Whether you're processing 100 units or 10,000+ units per month, our services and pricing tiers scale to fit your business.
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