Amazon introduced a rule that allows sellers to reduce or avoid FBA placement fees by splitting shipments into multiple identical boxes sent to different fulfillment centers.
This guide shows how you can take advantage of this using AccelerList.
🧠 How It Works
If you create multiple identical boxes (typically 5 or more) with the same contents, weight, and dimensions, Amazon may offer reduced or waived placement fees by splitting your shipment across multiple fulfillment centers.
This can help improve margins, especially for RA, OA, and wholesale sellers who restock the same SKUs regularly.
Step 1: Plan Your Shipment
Before creating your shipment:
Decide how many units of each SKU you want to send
Make sure you can create at least 5 identical boxes
Each box must have the same:
Items
Quantities
Weight and dimensions
Step 2: Use API Box Content Method
Before submitting box contents:
Select API as your box content method
⚠️ This is required because Amazon needs the packing details upfront to offer placement discounts.
👉 The 2D barcode method will not work for this.
Step 3: Create Your First Box
Create a new box
Add your items and quantities
Label your products
Set the correct weight and dimensions
Once done, your first box should be fully configured.
Step 4: Duplicate the Box
Use the Duplicate Box option
Repeat until you have 5 or more identical boxes
This ensures all boxes meet Amazon’s requirements for split shipment optimization.
Step 5: Generate Placement Options
Click Continue to proceed
At the Placement step, click Generate Placement Options
You should see a split shipment option (multiple fulfillment centers).
Step 6: Select Transport Options
Click Get Transport Options
Wait 5–10 minutes for options to load (this may take longer with multiple boxes)
If you don’t see Amazon-Partnered Carrier (e.g., AP - UPS):
Click Regenerate Options
Try again if needed
⚠️ Amazon’s API can be inconsistent, and options may not appear on the first attempt.
✅ Pro Tips
Identical boxes are key — even small differences can remove the discount
Always use API method for box contents
Be patient when generating transport options
Summary
By creating 5+ identical boxes and using the API method, you increase your chances of qualifying for lower or waived placement fees, helping you maximize your profit on each shipment 👍