Overview

Amazon has added DHL Express to the Buy Shipping tool, allowing sellers to generate international shipping labels directly in Seller Central. The carrier is offered with Amazon‑negotiated rates, so merchants can avoid setting up a separate DHL account while potentially lowering cross‑border costs. Sellers with overseas customers should review the new option to see how it fits their fulfillment strategy.

Key Points

• DHL Express now appears in Buy Shipping — International orders can be labeled with DHL Express without leaving Seller Central.
• Two service tiers are offered — Sellers choose between a faster premium tier and a more economical standard tier based on delivery urgency.
• Amazon‑negotiated pricing is applied — The rates shown are pre‑discounted, eliminating the need for individual rate negotiations with DHL.
• Multiple origin countries are supported — The feature works for shipments originating from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Canada, Australia and several other hubs.
• Buy Shipping claim protection extends to DHL — On‑time shipments with valid tracking receive the same A‑to‑Z claim safeguards as UPS or FedEx parcels.
• Customs brokerage is included in most DHL services — DHL handles import paperwork for many destinations, reducing the manual effort sellers normally face.
• Labels are automatically linked to orders — Once a DHL label is purchased, tracking numbers populate the order detail page for both seller and buyer visibility.

How DHL Express Works

1. Select DHL Express in Buy Shipping — When an international order arrives, the seller opens the Buy Shipping page, chooses DHL Express from the carrier list, and sees the two service‑level options.
2. Review Amazon‑negotiated rates — The system displays the cost for each tier; for example, a 2 kg parcel from the U.S. to Germany may show $45 for the standard tier versus $65 for the premium tier.
3. Purchase the label — The seller clicks “Buy” and the DHL label is generated instantly, complete with a barcode and customs declaration fields pre‑filled from the order information.