What is the standard Amazon pallet requirement?

What is the standard Amazon pallet requirement?

Pallet Requirements

  1. Use 40 x 48 inches, 4-way access wooden pallets. Do not ship units on pallets made of weak material such as plastic, cardboard, or particle board.
  2. If a single, large unit cannot fit on a 40 x 48 inches pallet without overhanging the edges, use a pallet size and type that is suitable for the unit.
  3. Ship units on GMA Standard B Grade or higher pallets. Regardless of the material (lumber, plywood, composite, etc.), GMA Standard B Grade pallets have:
    1. 6 or 7 boards on top, depending on board width
    2. No less than 4 boards on the bottom
    3. Stringers for added support
    4. 4-way entry
    5. No block repairs to stringers
  4. Ship grocery products on GMA 1A Grade pallets only. GMA 1A Grade pallets have:
    1. 7 boards on top
    2. 5 boards on bottom
    3. Stringers for added support
    4. 4-way entry
    5. No block repairs to stringers
  5. Only GMA 1A and 1B Grade pallets are acceptable for health & personal care and beauty products. GMA 1B Grade pallets have:
    1. 6 or 7 boards on top, depending on board width
    2. No less than 4 boards on the bottom
    3. Stringers for added support
    4. 4-way entry
    5. Only 1 stringer may have a plug or other type of repair
  6. Ship only on pallets that are in good condition.
  7. Broken and damaged pallets are not acceptable and may be rejected at the seller's expense.

To know more, visit this Amazon's Help Center Document.


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