Best Buy Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Discover Best Buy packaging guidelines: single SKU per carton/pallet, precise label placement, and strict dimension/weight rules for seamless shipping.
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Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
For Best Buy, labels should be affixed only on the exterior (non‐sellable) surface – either directly on the carton or on the outer wrap/film – and must not cross seams or edges. For receiving labels (typically used when required information isn’t preprinted), they must be placed unobstructed at least 2 inches from any carton edge; if the load exceeds 60 inches in height, the label should be no higher than 4–6 inches from the top and no lower than 32–36 inches from the bottom. For carrier shipping labels on LTL shipments, they are to be placed on two adjacent sides (excluding the top). Additionally, for master cartons, express and airfreight shipment labels must include “Carton X of N” information, though no specific placement details beyond the general guidelines are provided.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Best Buy.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
No. Best Buy guidelines require that each shipping carton contains products of one unique UPC, so mixing different SKUs in a carton is not allowed.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
No, you should not mix different SKUs on a pallet under normal circumstances. Products should be consolidated by like-Model/UPC and, while Mixed-Model/UPC pallets can be used as an exception, they must follow strict guidelines such as consolidating like products into adjacent layers and using the required placards.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, you cannot mix purchase orders in a single carton as each carton is allowed to fulfill only one unique Best Buy Purchase Order.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
No, each pallet must contain products for only one Best Buy Purchase Order.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
The maximum dimensions are 48 inches (length), 29 inches (width), and 27 inches (height) with a maximum weight of 75 lbs.
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
Minimum Limit for cartons is 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, 2 inches in height, and 2 lbs in weight.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For Best Buy, labels should be affixed only on the exterior (non‐sellable) surface – either directly on the carton or on the outer wrap/film – and must not cross seams or edges. For receiving labels (typically used when required information isn’t preprinted), they must be placed unobstructed at least 2 inches from any carton edge; if the load exceeds 60 inches in height, the label should be no higher than 4–6 inches from the top and no lower than 32–36 inches from the bottom. For carrier shipping labels on LTL shipments, they are to be placed on two adjacent sides (excluding the top). Additionally, for master cartons, express and airfreight shipment labels must include “Carton X of N” information, though no specific placement details beyond the general guidelines are provided.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
There are two primary label types with distinct placement requirements. For Carrier Shipping Labels (used with LTL shipments), they must be affixed on two adjacent sides of the pallet (excluding the top). In LTL trailer builds, if pallet‐level packing slips aren’t used, at least one shipping label (or applicable documentation) must be positioned along one of the short (40") sides, facing the trailer tail‐end. For Receiving Labels, the label must be placed unobstructed – for loads (or pallets) over 60 inches high, it should be no higher than 4-6 inches from the top and no lower than 32-36 inches from the bottom; for cartons and non‐sellable units, it should be placed at least 2 inches from any edge and on an exterior surface (not covering key information).
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