Starting January 1, 2026, Amazon will no longer offer prep or labeling services for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipments in the U.S. This policy change impacts every seller who sends inventory into FBA, including via AWD, AGL, SEND, or Amazon’s Supply Chain Portal. Here’s what you need to know and how Tactical Logistic Solutions is ready to step in.
Amazon Will No Longer Offer FBA Prep or Labeling
What’s Changing in January 2026
Amazon has officially announced that it will phase out all prep and labeling services for U.S. FBA shipments beginning January 1, 2026. This includes:
- FNSKU labeling
- Polybagging and bubble wrapping
- Bundling or blister packaging
- Any prep routed through AWD, AGL, SEND, or the Supply Chain Portal
Shipments created after this date that arrive unprepped will no longer be eligible for reimbursement if they are lost or damaged.
Why Amazon’s FBA Prep Policy Change Matters to Sellers
Amazon Is Prioritizing Speed, Not Flexibility
This isn’t just an operational update, it’s a major shift in accountability. Amazon is focusing on faster, more automated fulfillment. But that comes at the cost of seller flexibility and margin for error.
Now, sellers are fully responsible for:
- Accurate SKU prep and labeling
- Proper carton content management
- Shipment compliance before delivery to FBA
If your shipment is wrong, there’s no cushion. No make-goods. No reimbursements. Which means your bottom line stands to take a serious hit if you’re not prepared.
Tactical Handles FBA Prep So You Don’t Have To
Full-Service Amazon FBA Prep From a Trusted 3PL
Tactical Logistic Solutions has been prepping FBA inventory for years and we know how to do it right.
Our FBA prep services include:
- FNSKU, carton, and pallet labeling
- Polybagging, bubble wrapping, and bundling
- SKU verification and carton content management
- Prep for multi-FC shipments (Amazon shipment splitting)
We typically process and prepare warehouse inventory within 48 hours of arrival at our facilities, and can offer rush services for an additional fee. We also have bi-coastal warehouses in New Jersey and California.
SplitSmart by Tactical Is the Fastest, Flat-Rate Alternative to AWD
One Pickup. Five FCs. No Placement Fees.
Amazon’s update affects AWD users especially hard because AWD was designed to be an easy, all-in-one solution. Now, sellers have to handle prep and placement on their own.
That’s why we created SplitSmart™ by Tactical, our proprietary flat-rate delivery service that splits and delivers your inventory to 5 Amazon fulfillment centers:
- 1 pickup
- 5 destinations
- No hidden fees
- No placement charges
- Shelf-ready in 8–10 days (faster than AWD’s 14-day window)
SplitSmart™ is everything AWD promised, minus the delays and uncertainty.
Book a call to learn more about SplitSmart™ for your business: Book a call with our team.
What Amazon Sellers Should Do Right Now to Be Prepared
Tactical Tips to Stay Ahead of the 2026 FBA Prep Change
Whether you’re using Amazon prep directly or indirectly, now is the time to audit your workflow and lock in a reliable partner. Here’s what we recommend:
- Review your current FBA prep process. Are any SKUs labeled by Amazon today?
- Understand your shipment risks. Would an unprepped shipment result in chargebacks or rejection?
- Talk to Tactical. We’ll assess your operation and help you future-proof your supply chain.
Amazon may be stepping back from prep, but we’re doubling down. At Tactical, we’re built to handle the messy middle of fulfillment, delivering confidence at every step.
With transparent pricing, expert compliance, and a team that actually picks up the phone, we’re here to make sure you stay prepped and stay ahead.
Need Help with Amazon FBA Prep or Labeling?
Let’s get ahead of the change.
👉 Book a call with our team.
📩 Or email Ephraim at ephraim@tacticallogistic.com