---
title: "checkInboundEligibility"
method: POST
path: "/awd/2024-05-09/inboundEligibility"
tags: ["Amazon Warehousing and Distribution v2024-05-09"]
---

# checkInboundEligibility

`POST /awd/2024-05-09/inboundEligibility`

Determines if the packages you specify are eligible for an AWD inbound order and contains error details for ineligible packages.

**Usage Plan:**

| Rate (requests per second) | Burst |
| ---- | ---- |
| 1 | 1 |

The `x-amzn-RateLimit-Limit` response header returns the usage plan rate limits that were applied to the requested operation, when available. The preceding table indicates the default rate and burst values for this operation. Selling partners whose business demands require higher throughput may have higher rate and burst values than those shown here. For more information, refer to [Usage Plans and Rate Limits in the Selling Partner API](https://developer-docs.amazon.com/sp-api/docs/usage-plans-and-rate-limits-in-the-sp-api).

> ❗️ To view the response
>
> The response to this operation cannot be displayed in this reference because of technical issues. For this operation's response schema, refer to [`checkInboundEligibility`](https://developer-docs.amazon.com/sp-api/docs/awd_2024-05-09-reference#checkinboundeligibility).

## Request body

- InboundPackages — Represents the packages to inbound.
  - `packagesToInbound` DistributionPackageQuantity[], required — List of packages to be inbounded.
    - `count` integer, required — Number of cases or pallets with the same package configuration.
    - `distributionPackage` DistributionPackage, required — Represents an AWD distribution package.
      - `contents` DistributionPackageContents, required — Represents the contents inside a package, which can be products or a nested package.
        - `packages` DistributionPackageQuantity[] — This is required only when `DistributionPackageType=PALLET`.
        - `products` ProductQuantity[] — This is required only when `DistributionPackageType=CASE`.
          - `attributes` ProductAttribute[] — Contains attributes for this instance of the product. For example, item color, or other attributes that distinguish the product beyond the SKU. This is metadata for the product and Amazon does not process this data.
            - `name` string — Product attribute name.
            - `value` string — Product attribute value.
          - `quantity` integer, required — Product quantity.
          - `sku` string, required — The seller or merchant SKU.
          - `expiration` string, date-time — The expiration date for the SKU. Values are in [ISO 8601](https://developer-docs.amazon.com/sp-api/docs/iso-8601) date-time format.
          - `prepDetails` PrepDetails — Preparation instructions and who is responsible for the preparation.
            - `PrepInstruction` PrepInstruction, required — Information pertaining to the preparation of inbound goods.
              - …
            - `PrepOwner` 'AMAZON' | 'SELLER' | 'NONE', required — The owner of the preparations, if special preparations are required.
      - `measurements` MeasurementData, required — Package weight and dimension.
        - `dimensions` PackageDimensions — The dimensions of a package contained in a shipment.
          - `Length` number, double — A number that represents the given package dimension.
          - `Width` number, double — A number that represents the given package dimension.
          - `Height` number, double — A number that represents the given package dimension.
          - `Unit` 'inches' | 'centimeters' — The unit of length.
          - `PredefinedPackageDimensions` 'FedEx_Box_10kg' | 'FedEx_Box_25kg' | 'FedEx_Box_Extra_Large_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Extra_Large_2' | 'FedEx_Box_Large_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Large_2' | 'FedEx_Box_Medium_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Medium_2' | 'FedEx_Box_Small_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Small_2' | 'FedEx_Envelope' | 'FedEx_Padded_Pak' | 'FedEx_Pak_1' | 'FedEx_Pak_2' | 'FedEx_Tube' | 'FedEx_XL_Pak' | 'UPS_Box_10kg' | 'UPS_Box_25kg' | 'UPS_Express_Box' | 'UPS_Express_Box_Large' | 'UPS_Express_Box_Medium' | 'UPS_Express_Box_Small' | 'UPS_Express_Envelope' | 'UPS_Express_Hard_Pak' | 'UPS_Express_Legal_Envelope' | 'UPS_Express_Pak' | 'UPS_Express_Tube' | 'UPS_Laboratory_Pak' | 'UPS_Pad_Pak' | 'UPS_Pallet' | 'USPS_Card' | 'USPS_Flat' | 'USPS_FlatRateCardboardEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateGiftCardEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateLegalEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRatePaddedEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateWindowEnvelope' | 'USPS_LargeFlatRateBoardGameBox' | 'USPS_LargeFlatRateBox' | 'USPS_Letter' | 'USPS_MediumFlatRateBox1' | 'USPS_MediumFlatRateBox2' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxA1' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxA2' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxB1' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxB2' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxC' | 'USPS_SmallFlatRateBox' | 'USPS_SmallFlatRateEnvelope' — An enumeration of predefined parcel tokens. If you specify a `PredefinedPackageDimensions` token, you are not obligated to use a branded package from a carrier. For example, if you specify the `FedEx_Box_10kg` token, you do not have to use that particular package from FedEx. You are only obligated to use a box that matches the dimensions specified by the token. Note: Carriers can have restrictions on the type of package allowed for certain ship methods. Check the carrier website for details. Example: Flat rate pricing is available when materials are sent by USPS in a USPS-produced Flat Rate envelope or box.
        - `volume` PackageVolume — Represents the volume of the package with a unit of measurement.
          - `unitOfMeasurement` 'CU_IN' | 'CBM' | 'CC', required — Unit of measurement for the package volume.
          - `volume` number, double, required — The package volume value.
        - `weight` PackageWeight, required — Represents the weight of the package with a unit of measurement.
          - `unitOfMeasurement` 'POUNDS' | 'KILOGRAMS', required — Unit of measurement for the package weight.
          - `weight` number, double, required — The package weight value.
      - `type` 'CASE' | 'PALLET', required — Type of distribution packages.

## Response `200`

The 200 response for `checkInboundEligibility`.

- InboundEligibility — Represents the eligibility status of the inbound packages.
  - `ineligibilityReasons` OrderIneligibilityReason[] — If there are order level eligibility issues, then this list will contain those error codes and descriptions.
    - `code` string, required — Code for the order ineligibility.
    - `description` string, required — Description detailing the ineligibility reason of the order.
  - `packagesToInbound` SkuEligibility[], required — Details on SKU eligibility for each inbound package.
    - `ineligibilityReasons` SkuIneligibilityReason[] — If not eligible, these are list of error codes and descriptions.
      - `code` string, required — Code for the SKU ineligibility.
      - `description` string, required — Detailed description of the SKU ineligibility.
    - `packageQuantity` DistributionPackageQuantity, required — Represents a distribution package with its respective quantity.
      - `count` integer, required — Number of cases or pallets with the same package configuration.
      - `distributionPackage` DistributionPackage, required — Represents an AWD distribution package.
        - `contents` DistributionPackageContents, required — Represents the contents inside a package, which can be products or a nested package.
          - `packages` DistributionPackageQuantity[] — This is required only when `DistributionPackageType=PALLET`.
          - `products` ProductQuantity[] — This is required only when `DistributionPackageType=CASE`.
            - `attributes` ProductAttribute[] — Contains attributes for this instance of the product. For example, item color, or other attributes that distinguish the product beyond the SKU. This is metadata for the product and Amazon does not process this data.
              - …
            - `quantity` integer, required — Product quantity.
            - `sku` string, required — The seller or merchant SKU.
            - `expiration` string, date-time — The expiration date for the SKU. Values are in [ISO 8601](https://developer-docs.amazon.com/sp-api/docs/iso-8601) date-time format.
            - `prepDetails` PrepDetails — Preparation instructions and who is responsible for the preparation.
              - …
        - `measurements` MeasurementData, required — Package weight and dimension.
          - `dimensions` PackageDimensions — The dimensions of a package contained in a shipment.
            - `Length` number, double — A number that represents the given package dimension.
            - `Width` number, double — A number that represents the given package dimension.
            - `Height` number, double — A number that represents the given package dimension.
            - `Unit` 'inches' | 'centimeters' — The unit of length.
            - `PredefinedPackageDimensions` 'FedEx_Box_10kg' | 'FedEx_Box_25kg' | 'FedEx_Box_Extra_Large_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Extra_Large_2' | 'FedEx_Box_Large_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Large_2' | 'FedEx_Box_Medium_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Medium_2' | 'FedEx_Box_Small_1' | 'FedEx_Box_Small_2' | 'FedEx_Envelope' | 'FedEx_Padded_Pak' | 'FedEx_Pak_1' | 'FedEx_Pak_2' | 'FedEx_Tube' | 'FedEx_XL_Pak' | 'UPS_Box_10kg' | 'UPS_Box_25kg' | 'UPS_Express_Box' | 'UPS_Express_Box_Large' | 'UPS_Express_Box_Medium' | 'UPS_Express_Box_Small' | 'UPS_Express_Envelope' | 'UPS_Express_Hard_Pak' | 'UPS_Express_Legal_Envelope' | 'UPS_Express_Pak' | 'UPS_Express_Tube' | 'UPS_Laboratory_Pak' | 'UPS_Pad_Pak' | 'UPS_Pallet' | 'USPS_Card' | 'USPS_Flat' | 'USPS_FlatRateCardboardEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateGiftCardEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateLegalEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRatePaddedEnvelope' | 'USPS_FlatRateWindowEnvelope' | 'USPS_LargeFlatRateBoardGameBox' | 'USPS_LargeFlatRateBox' | 'USPS_Letter' | 'USPS_MediumFlatRateBox1' | 'USPS_MediumFlatRateBox2' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxA1' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxA2' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxB1' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxB2' | 'USPS_RegionalRateBoxC' | 'USPS_SmallFlatRateBox' | 'USPS_SmallFlatRateEnvelope' — An enumeration of predefined parcel tokens. If you specify a `PredefinedPackageDimensions` token, you are not obligated to use a branded package from a carrier. For example, if you specify the `FedEx_Box_10kg` token, you do not have to use that particular package from FedEx. You are only obligated to use a box that matches the dimensions specified by the token. Note: Carriers can have restrictions on the type of package allowed for certain ship methods. Check the carrier website for details. Example: Flat rate pricing is available when materials are sent by USPS in a USPS-produced Flat Rate envelope or box.
          - `volume` PackageVolume — Represents the volume of the package with a unit of measurement.
            - `unitOfMeasurement` 'CU_IN' | 'CBM' | 'CC', required — Unit of measurement for the package volume.
            - `volume` number, double, required — The package volume value.
          - `weight` PackageWeight, required — Represents the weight of the package with a unit of measurement.
            - `unitOfMeasurement` 'POUNDS' | 'KILOGRAMS', required — Unit of measurement for the package weight.
            - `weight` number, double, required — The package weight value.
        - `type` 'CASE' | 'PALLET', required — Type of distribution packages.
    - `status` 'ELIGIBLE' | 'INELIGIBLE', required — Enum denoting the package inbound eligibility.
  - `previewedAt` string, date-time, required — Timestamp when the eligibility check is performed.
  - `status` 'ELIGIBLE' | 'INELIGIBLE', required — Enum denoting the package inbound eligibility.

## Other responses

- `400` — Request has missing or invalid parameters and cannot be parsed.
- `403` — Indicates that access to the resource is forbidden. Possible reasons include Access Denied, Unauthorized, Expired Token, or Invalid Signature.
- `404` — The resource specified does not exist.
- `413` — The request size exceeded the maximum accepted size.
- `415` — The request payload is in an unsupported format.
- `429` — The frequency of requests was greater than allowed.
- `500` — An unexpected condition occurred that prevented the server from fulfilling the request.
- `503` — Temporary overloading or maintenance of the server.

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