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FBA Prep Services
in Houston, TX
Asfar Distribution preps Amazon inventory from a 40,000 sq ft facility minutes from Port Houston. Standard turnaround is 24 to 48 hours, FNSKU labeling and polybagging start at $0.50 per unit, and there are no minimum volumes and no long-term contract. Inspection, prep, shipment plans, and shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers are all handled here.
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ON THE FLOOR
Precision at Every Step
Every product is inspected, labeled, and prepped to Amazon’s exact specifications before it leaves our facility.
24-48hr
TURNAROUND TIME
100%
AMAZON COMPLIANT
Every Unit
INSPECTED
$0
REJECTION FEES
WHAT WE PREP
Comprehensive FBA Prep
We ensure your products meet Amazon’s strict requirements, every single time.
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INSPECTION & QA
Visual inspection of every unit to identify damage, defects, or discrepancies before they reach Amazon.
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FNSKU LABELING
Precision application of FNSKU barcodes to cover manufacturer UPCs, ensuring proper tracking in Amazon’s system.
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POLYBAG & PREP
Polybagging with suffocation warnings, bubble wrap, and any prep required by Amazon’s packaging guidelines.
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BUNDLING & SETS
Combine multiple products into a single SKU with “Sold as Set” labels and compliant packaging for bundles.
HOW IT WORKS
How FBA Prep Works
Get your inventory Amazon-ready in three simple steps.
STEP 01
Ship to Us
Send your inventory to our Houston facility. We receive, count, and log everything against your PO.
STEP 02
We Prep & Label
Inspection, FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bundling. Whatever Amazon requires, we handle it.
STEP 03
Ship to Amazon
We create your FBA shipment plans and ship directly to Amazon fulfillment centers at discounted rates.
WHY ASFAR
Why Sellers Choose Asfar for FBA
24-48 Hour Turnaround
We process most FBA shipments within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your inventory.
Always Up-to-Date Compliance
Our team stays current on Amazon's ever-changing routing, labeling, and packaging guidelines.
Discounted FBA Shipping
We leverage our carrier volume discounts for shipping to Amazon, passing the savings to you.
Protect Your Seller Rating
Proper prep means zero rejections, no stranded inventory, and no negative impact on your account.
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Get a custom quote based on your SKU count, prep requirements, and volume.
PRICING
What FBA Prep Costs in Houston
Per-unit rates with materials included. No receiving surprises, no hidden per-SKU fee, no minimum volume.
$0.50-1.00
Per unit for FNSKU labeling. Printing and application of one barcode per unit, label materials included.
$0.50-0.75
Per unit for polybagging. Bag, suffocation warning label, and sealing, materials included.
$0.15-0.30
Per unit for inspection. Visual QA against your spec before anything ships to Amazon.
$1.50-3.00
Per bundle for multi-packs. Combining units, shrink wrap, and the “Sold as Set” label.
$200-500
Per container received direct from Port Houston, unloaded and logged against your PO.
$20-30
Per pallet per month for storage, short term or long term, with no long-term storage penalty.
A typical 500-unit shipment needing labeling, polybagging, and inspection lands around $725, or $1.45 per unit, receiving included. Send your SKU count and units per shipment and you get an itemized quote back, not a range. For the full market comparison, read our guide to FBA prep services in Houston.
COVERAGE
Why Prep in Houston, Not Inland
Ship to prep floor in hours
Containers clear Port Houston and reach our dock the same day, skipping the days of drayage an inland prep center adds.
2 to 3 days to most Amazon FCs
Ground shipments from the Gulf Coast reach the majority of Amazon fulfillment centers in 2 to 3 days, so your inventory goes live faster.
All of Texas, not just Houston
Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio inventory reaches our floor overnight or same day by LTL.
Lower cost basis than the coasts
Gulf Coast warehouse and labor costs run below California and the Northeast, and that shows up in the per-unit prep rate.
Amazon is not your only channel
Prep for FBA and fulfill DTC, Walmart, and TikTok Shop orders from the same inventory pool, in the same building.
Importing from overseas?
We unload your container at the Port Houston devanning floor, prep every unit for Amazon, and store whatever you are not sending in yet on pallet storage. One facility, one account manager, ship to Amazon or direct to your customers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About FBA Prep
Q01
How much does FBA prep cost?
FBA prep pricing varies based on services needed. Basic labeling starts at $0.50-$1.00 per unit, with polybagging, bundling, and inspection priced separately. Contact us for a custom quote based on your SKU count and volume.
Q02
Is there an FBA prep center in Houston I can send inventory to today?
Yes. Asfar Distribution operates an FBA prep center in Houston, TX with a 40,000 sq ft facility minutes from Port Houston. There are no minimum volumes, so you can send 100 units or 10,000, and there is no long-term contract to sign first. Send your SKU count and units per shipment and you get itemized pricing back rather than a range.
Q03
Do you serve Amazon sellers outside Houston, across Texas?
Yes. We prep for sellers throughout Texas. Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio inventory reaches our Houston floor overnight or same day by LTL, and importers route containers to us through Port Houston from anywhere. Houston is the cost and speed advantage: ground shipments reach most Amazon fulfillment centers in 2 to 3 days.
Q04
What is your turnaround during Q4 peak season?
We hold the 24 to 48 hour standard turnaround through Q4. Many prep centers slip to 5 to 7 days during peak, which is worth asking about before you commit inventory anywhere. Book your peak volume with us in advance so we can staff the floor for it.
Q05
Can you receive my import container and prep it straight to Amazon?
Yes, and that is the setup Houston is built for. Your container is unloaded at our facility, every unit is inspected, prepped and FNSKU labeled, then shipped to Amazon fulfillment centers on our discounted carrier rates. Container receiving runs $200 to $500 depending on load and unload complexity.
Q06
What is included in FBA prep services?
Our FBA prep services include product inspection and quality assurance, FNSKU barcode labeling, polybagging with suffocation warnings, bubble wrapping for fragile items, bundle and set creation, and compliant shipping directly to Amazon fulfillment centers.
Q07
How long does FBA prep take?
Most FBA prep orders are processed within 24-48 hours of receiving your inventory at our Houston facility. Larger shipments or complex prep requirements may take slightly longer.
Q08
Where is your FBA prep center located?
Asfar Distribution's FBA prep center is located in Houston, Texas. Our strategic location near Port Houston allows us to efficiently receive international shipments and ship to Amazon fulfillment centers across the US at competitive rates.
Q09
Do you handle FBA shipment plan creation?
Yes. We create your FBA shipment plans, generate carton content labels, and ship directly to Amazon fulfillment centers using our discounted carrier rates. You don't need to coordinate any of the logistics.