#547 - Amazon Remote Fulfillment with FBA Program - Sell in Canada, Mexico, & Brazil
Serious Sellers Podcast
· with Jaisal Jivanji & Irais Garcia Enriquez
· March 26, 2024
· 37 min
Summary
This episode breaks down the Amazon Remote Fulfillment with FBA program, enabling US sellers to expand into Canada, Mexico, and Brazil using existing FBA inventory. It highlights how Amazon handles international logistics, currency conversion, and listing translations, making global expansion accessible and straightforward for ecommerce operators. The discussion emphasizes the ease of enrollment and the significant growth potential in new markets.
Key takeaways
Enroll in Amazon Remote Fulfillment via Seller Central under Inventory > Remote Fulfillment by FBA; activation can be instant or take up to 24 hours.
Utilize Amazon’s Build International Listings (BIL) tool and Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers (ACCS) for simplified pricing and inventory management across international marketplaces.
Leverage existing US FBA inventory to fulfill international orders without the need for additional cross-border shipping or warehousing.
Familiarize yourself with product eligibility requirements as some categories (e.g., certain supplements) may have restrictions in specific countries.
Implement keyword research tools, like Helium 10’s Magnet, to optimize product listings for international audiences, as automatic translations may not capture all relevant local search terms.
Be aware that while Amazon handles many aspects, sellers are still responsible for understanding international tax implications and ensuring product compliance in new markets.
In this episode, we’ve got representatives from Amazon Canada and Mexico who are going to talk all about the Remote Fulfillment with FBA program, where just in three clicks you can instantly be selling your products in Canada, Mexico, and now Brazil.
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Enroll in Amazon Remote Fulfillment via Seller Central under Inventory > Remote Fulfillment by FBA; activation can be instant or take up to 24 hours.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Utilize Amazon’s Build International Listings (BIL) tool and Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers (ACCS) for simplified pricing and inventory management across international marketplaces.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage existing US FBA inventory to fulfill international orders without the need for additional cross-border shipping or warehousing.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Familiarize yourself with product eligibility requirements as some categories (e.g., certain supplements) may have restrictions in specific countries.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Implement keyword research tools, like Helium 10’s Magnet, to optimize product listings for international audiences, as automatic translations may not capture all relevant local search terms.
