Zappos Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Explore Zappos Packaging Guidelines for stacking pallets, mixing SKUs, proper label placement, and carton dimensions & weight limits.
These answers are generated by our compliance AI and have not been vetted by a human. Take caution if using this information in your packing flows.
Can I stack pallets?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
Where do I place the label on a carton?
The provided pages do not specify a placement for a label on a pallet. They only detail shipping carton label placement – which must be on the exterior of each carton (preferably on the side, or on the top if the sides are less than 7" H) and placed at least 1" away from corners, edges, tape, or seams. There is no separate requirement for pallet labels.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Zappos.
Can I stack pallets?
Yes, you can stack pallets. They must be built to a 49" height (44" of inventory plus a 5" pallet) with a solid, flat top that allows stacking. When double stacking, ensure both pallets are accessible from the same side and are secured with load bars, tension straps, or equivalent measures.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Yes, cartons with the description field set to 'Mixed' indicate that multiple SKUs can be combined in one carton.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, you cannot mix POs in a single carton. Each carton is required to have one GS1-128 label with a single PO number.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
The maximum shipping carton weight is 50 pounds. The maximum dimensions for shipping cartons are as follows: For Footwear, 32" L x 24" W x 27" H; for Non-Footwear, no side should exceed 25" (unless the individual product is larger than 25").
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
Minimum shipping carton dimensions are 8" L x 6" W x 6" H. No minimum weight is specified, but the maximum shipping carton weight is 50 pounds.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For shipping carton labels, they must be placed on the exterior of each carton in an unobscured, easily visible location. The label should be placed on the side of the carton—avoiding seams, corners, edges, or tape (maintaining a 1-inch clearance) to preserve readability. If the carton’s sides are less than 7 inches high, the label should be placed on the top. The guidelines for the standard GS1-128 (SSCC-18) label focus on sizing and content rather than placement on the carton.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
The provided pages do not specify a placement for a label on a pallet. They only detail shipping carton label placement – which must be on the exterior of each carton (preferably on the side, or on the top if the sides are less than 7" H) and placed at least 1" away from corners, edges, tape, or seams. There is no separate requirement for pallet labels.
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