2D Barcodes allow sellers to provide Amazon with detailed box content information by placing a scannable barcode on each shipment box. This barcode contains information about the items packed inside, helping Amazon receive inventory faster and more accurately.
What Is a 2D Barcode?
A 2D barcode is a special barcode generated during the FBA shipment process that contains detailed box content data, including:
SKUs contained in the box
Quantities of each SKU
Box-level inventory information
Instead of manually entering box contents or uploading a separate file, Amazon can scan the barcode and instantly access the contents of the box.
Why Are 2D Barcodes Important?
🚚 Faster Receiving
Amazon can quickly scan the barcode and identify the contents of the shipment box.
✅ Improved Accuracy
Reduces receiving errors because box content information is encoded directly into the barcode.
⏱️ Simplified Workflow
Eliminates the need for certain manual box content submissions.
📦 Better Shipment Tracking
Helps Amazon process inbound shipments more efficiently.
When Are 2D Barcodes Used?
2D barcodes are primarily used when sending inventory to Amazon FBA and providing box content information.
Sellers who use box content often print and apply a unique 2D barcode to each box before shipping.
How Does AccelerList Help?
AccelerList can generate Amazon-compliant 2D barcodes during the box content workflow, allowing sellers to:
Assign inventory to boxes
Generate box content information
Print Amazon-compatible 2D barcode labels
Streamline the FBA shipment process
Conclusion
2D barcodes are a convenient way to communicate box content information to Amazon. By encoding shipment details directly into a barcode, sellers can simplify inbound shipping, improve receiving accuracy, and help Amazon process inventory more efficiently.