How to Use SKU Lists and Pack Lists for FBA Shipments
This reference page explains how Amazon sellers can access, download, and interpret SKU lists and pack lists for their FBA shipments, covering all data fields and access methods within Seller Central.
Overview
When preparing shipments to Amazon's fulfillment centers, sellers need a clear breakdown of what's included in each package. SKU lists and pack lists provide a detailed inventory of every product in a shipment, along with key shipping details like destination addresses and unit counts. Understanding how to access and read these lists helps sellers stay organized, avoid shipment errors, and keep their FBA operations running smoothly.
Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know
- SKU lists are available for every FBA shipment — Each shipment you create through Seller Central includes a downloadable SKU list that details every product, quantity, and identifier associated with that shipment.
- Pack lists can be downloaded during the shipping workflow — If you're using the Send to Amazon workflow, you can grab a pack list file directly from the box labels step, making it easy to verify contents before sealing boxes.
- Lists include all critical product identifiers — Your SKU list contains ASINs, FNSKUs, external IDs (UPC, EAN, ISBN), and your own merchant SKUs, giving you a complete reference for each item.
- Case-packed shipment data is included — For sellers using case-packed workflows, the lists also show units per case and total case counts, which is essential for accurate labeling and warehouse receiving.
- Shipment-level details are provided at the top — Each list includes the shipment ID, shipment name, plan ID, destination address, total SKU count, and total unit count for quick reference.
How to Access Your SKU List
To view or print your SKU list, navigate to the shipping queue in Seller Central. Find the shipment you want to review and click the shipment button next to it, then select the shipments tab. From there, you can open the SKU list to see a full breakdown of every product included. The list is organized with shipment-level summary information at the top, followed by a line-by-line breakdown of individual products. This makes it straightforward to verify that the correct items and quantities are staged for each shipment before they leave your facility.
Downloading Pack Lists in the Send to Amazon Workflow
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Accurate shipment documentation prevents receiving errors at Amazon fulfillment centers that can delay inventory availability and trigger account health issues. Understanding SKU and pack lists helps sellers maintain organized, error-free FBA operations.
Key Takeaways
- SKU lists provide a complete breakdown of every product, identifier, and quantity in each FBA shipment
- Pack lists can be downloaded directly from the Send to Amazon workflow during the box labels step
- Case-packed shipments include additional fields for units per case and total case counts
- Reviewing lists before shipping helps prevent costly receiving errors and inventory discrepancies
Recommended Actions
- →Review your SKU list before sealing and shipping every FBA shipment to catch quantity or labeling errors early
- →Download and share pack lists with warehouse staff or prep centers to ensure accurate packing
- →For case-packed shipments, verify that units-per-case and case counts on the list match your actual packed boxes
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