Stop CBP holds from killing your FBA launch. Validate your commercial invoice, calculate duties and landed cost, and catch compliance issues before your inventory shipment reaches U.S. Customs.
Check My FBA Shipment Free →Amazon FBA sellers face unique customs challenges that traditional importers don't. You're operating on tight launch timelines, thin margins, and Amazon's strict inventory requirements — a customs hold doesn't just cost you duties, it can destroy a product launch entirely.
Most FBA sellers dramatically underestimate their landed cost. Here's a realistic example for a common FBA scenario — consumer electronics imported from China:
CBP reviews every commercial invoice before releasing goods to Amazon FBA warehouses. Here are the most critical items FBA sellers get wrong:
You are the importer of record for your FBA inventory, not Amazon. Your name and U.S. address must appear as the importer on the commercial invoice and entry documents.
The delivery address on your shipping documents should be the Amazon FBA warehouse, but your name/business must still appear as the importer of record with your own address for CBP purposes.
Your Chinese supplier may only provide a 6-digit HS code. You must ensure the full 10-digit HTSUS code is used in your customs entry. This also determines whether Section 301 tariffs apply.
Some suppliers offer to undervalue goods to reduce duties. This is customs fraud. CBP actively investigates undervaluation and the penalties far exceed any duty savings. Always use the true transaction value.
If your goods are manufactured in China, country of origin must say China — even if shipped from another port. Misrepresenting origin to avoid Section 301 tariffs is a serious federal offense.
CBP requires descriptions specific enough to classify the goods. "Electronic device" or "plastic product" will trigger an examination. Use technical descriptions: brand, model, specifications, and use.
Upload the commercial invoice from your Chinese supplier as PDF, PNG, or JPG. Our system reads it automatically.
HTS codes validated, Section 301 tariffs identified, CBP requirements verified, and landed cost calculated for every line item.
Get a prioritized list of issues with specific fixes — so you can correct problems before your shipment ever leaves the factory.
Upload your commercial invoice and get an instant compliance report — HTS validation, Section 301 check, CBP requirements, and full landed cost — before your inventory ships.
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