Packaging Supplies for Amazon Seller Packaging Guidelines

Selling products on Amazon requires sellers to abide by specific guidelines for listing descriptions, shipping times, and packaging requirements. Selling further into Amazon FBA entails even more specifications to follow. Sellers must ensure pallets are shipped to Amazon facilities with the proper labeling and packaged correctly according to Amazon product packaging requirements. This post will discuss Amazon packaging guidelines for selling bundled products and liquids and which packaging supplies and machines can assist.

Sold as Set Items

Bundled items of more than one product are considered sold as set items. These sold as set items are required to be labeled with a ‘sold as set’ sticker and bundled as one unit. The bundling can come in several forms. Ideally, the items will all be in an enclosed box. There are times when this is not possible, though. With the 2025 Ships in Product Packaging Program (SIPP), there are instances when a larger exterior box will not meet packaging guidelines.

For these items, Amazon specifies what is needed to bundle multiple products properly. First, items should be labeled sold as set. This informs receivers to leave packages together without breaking up. The first example of packaging various items together is using a corrugated box labeled ‘Sold as Set.’

Boxes must meet specific requirements if being used for this purpose. The first requirement is being six-sided. The lid of the box must be closed and not easy to open. Glue, staples, and tape are recommended for closure, and the box must not collapse when medium pressure is applied. For this, a box with a 200# ect (edge crush test) should suffice. The last requirement for boxed set items is a drop test if the box has perforations for opening.

If boxes are not ideal for the type of products you are bundling, shrink wrapping is recommended for holding products together. Various items can be packaged in heat shrink wrap to create a set. A heavier 100 gauge crosslinked or thicker is recommended, depending on the size and weight of the bulk packaged items.

The last recommended option for sold-as-set items is a poly bag. The bags must be labeled with a suffocation warning and completely sealed. Some bags are available with an adhesive to close and seal the bag quickly. Other poly bags will require a sealer that can fully close the bag to keep the contents within. Shop the links below to find the right equipment for Amazon 'sold as set packaging.'

Liquid Packaging

Liquid Packaging is not limited to only liquids; creams, pastes, and gels also fall under the same packaging guidelines. These items are concerning for Amazon because of the potential to ruin other items while palletized in storage or while shipping with different products.

One of the many requirements for these spillable items is for the primary packaging to withstand a three-foot drop test on different sides to ensure the contents will not leak from the container. Once the drop test is passed, the non-fragile items should have a double seal to prevent leaking.

Double seals can be achieved in various ways. The first seal can be an induction lid seal under the cap of a bottle. Safety seal neck banding can also be used as a seal as well. Overwrapping the entire container with a poly bag or shrink wrap is also an acceptable seal. Amazon also points out that metal clips around jars or cans are acceptable seals.

More extensive packaging efforts are required for liquid items that are fragile and dangerous. Bubble wrap, boxing, and a poly bag are mandated for prepping fragile items considered dangerous to ensure the container is not damaged and the contents will not spill within the package or while in storage.

Packaging Supplies for Sold as Set and Liquid Items

Boxes with 200# ect and packaging tape are Amazon's first recommendations. The tape or glue used for box closure must be held during transport and storage. Initially, a tape gun and roll of tape should be enough to handle the volume. A tape machine should be considered to close boxes more efficiently as volume increases.

Boxes

Packing Tape

Tape Dispenser

Shrink wrapping is another way to hold multiple products together. The equipment chosen should be related to the volume of products you wrap daily. Many Amazon sellers choose a shrink combo system with centerfold shrink film to package bundled items. These systems are capable of wrapping thousands of products daily. Higher volume packaging may require an auto shrink wrap machine. Capable of tens of thousands of seals daily, auto shrink wrap machines auto seal and shrink products loaded onto a conveyor belt.

TL-1519ECMC Shrink Combo System

TL1622MK Econo Set

HS-HDX250

HS-HDX350

Auto L Bar Sealer

Auto Bundler

100 Gauge Crosslinked Shrink Film

Shrink Bundling Film

Sealed poly bags are another recommendation from Amazon with requirements. The bags must be labeled with a suffocation warning, and they should be sealed. Some sellers choose to use self-sealing poly bags, and a heat sealer is also popular. The sealer will enclose the contents of the bag. It is essential to have a heat sealer that will accommodate the volume and size of the bags being wrapped.

Most Amazon sellers choose something more efficient than hand impulse sealers; though they can make seals, they are not as efficient. Foot impulse sealers free up hands and allow users to make seals quickly. Continuous band sealers are an excellent option for bagging thousands of products daily, though the machine can only wrap smaller bags less than fourteen inches long.

Flat Wire Impulse Sealers

Foot Impulse Sealers

Tabletop Foot Impulse Sealers

Continuous Band Sealers

Vertical Band Sealers

Barcodes must remain visible if bubble wrap or cushioning is used for packaging. Poly bags must have a minimum thickness of 1.5 mil and an exterior barcode. No exterior packaging can protrude past three inches of the product. Amazon encourages tight packaging to reduce waste and storage space.

Conclusion

Many Amazon packaging guidelines are determined based on the product being shipped. Guidelines for sets or bundled items require more detail to ensure products remain one unit. It is also essential for bar codes and labels to be read through the packaging. Amazon requires labeling and additional packaging if products are fragile or contain liquids. These items will require more effort for prep if sending FBA. If you have questions about packaging supplies or machines mentioned in this article or something you did not see, call 1-800-441-5090 with questions and quote requests.