How does 2D barcode box content eliminate Amazon manual processing fees?

By applying an ISO/IEC 15438 PDF417 or ISO/IEC 16022 Data Matrix 2D barcode containing the AMZN,PO payload to each carton, Amazon fulfillment centers scan box contents without manual unpacking, waiving the $0.15 per unit fee.

What format is required for Amazon FBA 2D barcodes?

Amazon specifies AMZN,PO: ,FNSKU: ,QTY: for single-SKU boxes, or concatenated multi-SKU strings for mixed cartons.

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AMAZON 2D SPEC: Data Matrix Amazon Canada • Automotive & Tools Fee Waiver: C$0.18/unit manual processing fee

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SHIPMENT CATALOG DATA GRID • FBA SHIPMENT: FBA9898803U

TOTAL BOXES: 0 TOTAL UNITS: 0 FEE SAVINGS: $0.00

BOX #	FNSKU	PRODUCT TITLE	QTY	COST	PRICE	MARGIN	STATUS

Barcode Payload Standard: AMZN,PO:<ShipmentID>,FNSKU:<FNSKU>,QTY:<Qty> Click any row to inspect & render 4x6 thermal label

LIVE WYSIWYG 4x6 THERMAL LABEL (300 DPI) CANVAS ACTIVE

FBA 2D BOX CONTENT CARTON

SHIPMENT: FBA9898803U

BOX 1 OF 5

AMAZON FBA

AMZN,PO:FBA9898803U,FNSKU:...

CARTON CONTENT PACKING LIST 3 SKUS

TOTAL CARTON UNITS: 62 UNITS

FBA 2D INBOUND READY • $0.15/UNIT FEE WAIVED

Dymo 4XL / Zebra / Rollo 4x6" (101.6x152.4mm) • Native Vector PDF Output • FBA Inbound Manual Fee $0.15 Waived

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