Overview

Amazon offers international sellers the ability to configure faster transit times for their products, which can significantly improve visibility and sales performance. By meeting specific delivery performance thresholds, sellers shipping from outside the United States can qualify for reduced default transit windows — a change that directly impacts estimated delivery dates shown to customers on product detail pages and at checkout.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Faster transit times improve conversions — When customers see shorter estimated delivery dates on product listings and at checkout, they are significantly more likely to complete a purchase. This is one of the most impactful levers international sellers can pull to compete with domestic fulfillment.

• Performance thresholds must be met — Eligibility requires maintaining a Valid Tracking Rate above 95% and an On-Time Delivery Rate above 97%, based on orders from the past 30 calendar days. You must also have fulfilled more than 10 non-domestic orders.

• Amazon may auto-update your shipping templates — Once eligible, Amazon will automatically update transit times in your existing shipping templates to reflect faster windows. New templates you create will also default to the improved transit speeds.

• Eligibility can be revoked — If your delivery performance metrics slip below the required thresholds, Amazon will disable the faster transit time feature and revert your settings back to the default, slower windows.

• An appeal process exists — Sellers whose eligibility is revoked can submit a plan of action through the Performance Notification in their Account Health dashboard to regain access.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for faster transit times, international sellers must demonstrate consistent delivery performance over a rolling 30-day window. The two core metrics Amazon evaluates are Valid Tracking Rate, which must exceed 95% across all product categories, and On-Time Delivery Rate, which must remain above 97%. Additionally, sellers need a minimum order volume of more than 10 non-domestic shipments within that same period. These requirements ensure that only sellers with a proven track record of reliable cross-border fulfillment gain access to the feature, protecting the customer experience that Amazon prioritizes.