A few days ago, Amazon announced that it will expand the packaging size of Sortable ASINs (6'' x 4'' x 0.375'' to 18'' x 14'' x 8'' during the period from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. ) And Non-Sortable ASINs packaging certification rewards. For packaging that meets the amazon sioc testing requirements, a reward of $0.08 – $6.49 will be given to each package.
1. Packaging categories that meet the reward conditions
The package size must meet or exceed the minimum size certified by Amazon Packaging: 152.4mm (length) X 101.6mm (width) X 9.5 (height) mm (6 inches X 4 inches X 0.375 inches).
Eligible Sort: Packing volume>80in³ or weight between 5-20lbs, while the size is less than or equal to 18inx14inx8in
Eligible Non-Sort: The packaged weight is between 20-50lbs, at least one side size is >18inx14inx8in, the volume is <18000 in³, and the length is <108in
2. Ways and amount of rewards:
1. Shipped in its own packaging, undergo Amazon ISTA 6A test, and obtain SIOC certification;
2. Redesign the packaging to reduce the overall size;
3. The packaging is fully recyclable and easy to open, obtaining FFP certification.
Size range | SICOexcitation | FFP incentive | The reward for every reduction of 1in³ |
Eligible Sort | $0.0810 | $0.0810 | $0.0011（1-1000in³） |
Eligible Non-Sort | $0.5450 | $0.5450 | $0.0006（1-9000in³） |
Reward calculation URL:
The Frustration-Free Packaging Programs IncentiveExpansion (aboutamazon.com)https://www.aboutamazon.com/packaging/overview/2021-incentive
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