Overview

Amazon offers a specialized freight-shipping template designed for sellers who deal in heavy and bulky products that require less-than-truckload (LTL) delivery. This template streamlines the process of selling oversized items such as furniture, pallets, and large domestic appliances by providing a structured framework for scheduling deliveries, setting weight-based shipping rates, and managing carrier logistics. If you sell products that exceed standard parcel shipping thresholds, understanding this template is essential for expanding your catalog on Amazon.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Request-only access — The freight-shipping template is not available by default. Sellers must submit a request form, and Amazon will respond within 15 business days to grant access.
• Eligibility thresholds — Your product must meet at least one of these criteria: package weight of 50 lbs or more, package length of 96 inches or more, or a combined measurement (length + 2 × (width + height)) of 130 inches or more.
• LTL shipment focus — The template is built for items that typically exceed 150 lbs and require less-than-truckload shipping methods, rather than standard parcel delivery.
• Appointment-based delivery — All freight deliveries require either the seller or their carrier to contact the customer after purchase to schedule a delivery appointment.
• Curbside delivery only — Neither the seller nor the carrier may enter the customer's home or building. Deliveries must be made to the customer's front door or building lobby.
• Weight-tier pricing — Sellers set shipping rates based on weight tiers, with a fixed per-shipment charge plus variable rates per weight tier.

How the Template Works

Once approved for the freight-shipping template, sellers gain access to a specialized shipping configuration within Seller Central. The template allows sellers to define shipping rates using a weight-tier structure, where the total shipping cost for an order is calculated by combining the applicable weight-tier rate with a fixed per-shipment charge. Sellers also have the option to add a surcharge for residential deliveries, which helps offset the additional cost carriers typically charge for delivering to non-commercial addresses. This tiered approach gives sellers the flexibility to accurately reflect their actual shipping costs while remaining competitive on price.