---
title: "getPrepInstructions"
method: GET
path: "/fba/inbound/v0/prepInstructions"
tags: ["Fulfillment Inbound v0"]
---

# getPrepInstructions

`GET /fba/inbound/v0/prepInstructions`

Returns labeling requirements and item preparation instructions to help prepare items for shipment to Amazon's fulfillment network.

**Usage Plan:**

| Rate (requests per second) | Burst |
| ---- | ---- |
| 2 | 30 |

The `x-amzn-RateLimit-Limit` response header returns the usage plan rate limits that were applied to the requested operation, when available. The table above indicates the default rate and burst values for this operation. Selling partners whose business demands require higher throughput may see higher rate and burst values than those shown here. For more information, see [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).

## Query parameters

- `ShipToCountryCode` string, [A-Z]{2}, required
- `SellerSKUList` string[]
- `ASINList` string[]

## Response `200`

Success.

- GetPrepInstructionsResponse — The response schema for the getPrepInstructions operation.
  - `payload` GetPrepInstructionsResult — Result for the get prep instructions operation
    - `SKUPrepInstructionsList` SKUPrepInstructions[] — A list of SKU labeling requirements and item preparation instructions.
      - `SellerSKU` string — The seller SKU of the item.
      - `ASIN` string — The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of the item.
      - `BarcodeInstruction` 'RequiresFNSKULabel' | 'CanUseOriginalBarcode' | 'MustProvideSellerSKU' — Labeling requirements for the item. For more information about FBA labeling requirements, see the Seller Central Help for your marketplace.
      - `PrepGuidance` 'ConsultHelpDocuments' | 'NoAdditionalPrepRequired' | 'SeePrepInstructionsList' — Item preparation instructions.
      - `PrepInstructionList` PrepInstruction[] — A list of preparation instructions to help with item sourcing decisions.
        - `fee` Currency — A currency type and amount.
          - `currencyCode` string — The three-digit currency code in ISO 4217 format.
          - `currencyAmount` number — A decimal number, such as an amount or FX rate.
        - `prepOwner` string — In some situations, special preparations are required for items and this field reflects the owner of the preparations. Options include `AMAZON`, `SELLER` or `NONE`.
        - `prepType` string — Type of preparation that should be done. Possible values: `ITEM_LABELING`, `ITEM_BUBBLEWRAP`, `ITEM_POLYBAGGING`, `ITEM_TAPING`, `ITEM_BLACK_SHRINKWRAP`, `ITEM_HANG_GARMENT`, `ITEM_BOXING`, `ITEM_SETCREAT`, `ITEM_RMOVHANG`, `ITEM_SUFFOSTK`, `ITEM_CAP_SEALING`, `ITEM_DEBUNDLE`, `ITEM_SETSTK`, `ITEM_SIOC`, `ITEM_NO_PREP`, `ADULT`, `BABY`, `TEXTILE`, `HANGER`, `FRAGILE`, `LIQUID`, `SHARP`, `SMALL`, `PERFORATED`, `GRANULAR`, `SET`, `FC_PROVIDED`, `UNKNOWN`, `NONE`.
      - `AmazonPrepFeesDetailsList` AmazonPrepFeesDetails[] — A list of preparation instructions and fees for Amazon to prep goods for shipment.
        - `PrepInstruction` PrepInstruction — Information pertaining to the preparation of inbound goods.
          - `fee` Currency — A currency type and amount.
            - `currencyCode` string — The three-digit currency code in ISO 4217 format.
            - `currencyAmount` number — A decimal number, such as an amount or FX rate.
          - `prepOwner` string — In some situations, special preparations are required for items and this field reflects the owner of the preparations. Options include `AMAZON`, `SELLER` or `NONE`.
          - `prepType` string — Type of preparation that should be done. Possible values: `ITEM_LABELING`, `ITEM_BUBBLEWRAP`, `ITEM_POLYBAGGING`, `ITEM_TAPING`, `ITEM_BLACK_SHRINKWRAP`, `ITEM_HANG_GARMENT`, `ITEM_BOXING`, `ITEM_SETCREAT`, `ITEM_RMOVHANG`, `ITEM_SUFFOSTK`, `ITEM_CAP_SEALING`, `ITEM_DEBUNDLE`, `ITEM_SETSTK`, `ITEM_SIOC`, `ITEM_NO_PREP`, `ADULT`, `BABY`, `TEXTILE`, `HANGER`, `FRAGILE`, `LIQUID`, `SHARP`, `SMALL`, `PERFORATED`, `GRANULAR`, `SET`, `FC_PROVIDED`, `UNKNOWN`, `NONE`.
        - `FeePerUnit` Amount — A quantity based on the specified unit of measurement.
          - `unitOfMeasure` 'Eaches', required — The unit of measure for the amount.
          - `value` string, required — A decimal number with no loss of precision. Useful when precision loss is unacceptable, as with currencies. Follows RFC7159 for number representation. <br>**Pattern** : `^-?(0|([1-9]\d*))(\.\d+)?([eE][+-]?\d+)?$`.
    - `InvalidSKUList` InvalidSKU[] — A list of invalid SKU values and the reason they are invalid.
      - `SellerSKU` string — The seller SKU of the item.
      - `ErrorReason` 'DoesNotExist' | 'InvalidASIN' — The reason that the ASIN is invalid.
    - `ASINPrepInstructionsList` ASINPrepInstructions[] — A list of item preparation instructions.
      - `ASIN` string — The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of the item.
      - `BarcodeInstruction` 'RequiresFNSKULabel' | 'CanUseOriginalBarcode' | 'MustProvideSellerSKU' — Labeling requirements for the item. For more information about FBA labeling requirements, see the Seller Central Help for your marketplace.
      - `PrepGuidance` 'ConsultHelpDocuments' | 'NoAdditionalPrepRequired' | 'SeePrepInstructionsList' — Item preparation instructions.
      - `PrepInstructionList` PrepInstruction[] — A list of preparation instructions to help with item sourcing decisions.
        - `fee` Currency — A currency type and amount.
          - `currencyCode` string — The three-digit currency code in ISO 4217 format.
          - `currencyAmount` number — A decimal number, such as an amount or FX rate.
        - `prepOwner` string — In some situations, special preparations are required for items and this field reflects the owner of the preparations. Options include `AMAZON`, `SELLER` or `NONE`.
        - `prepType` string — Type of preparation that should be done. Possible values: `ITEM_LABELING`, `ITEM_BUBBLEWRAP`, `ITEM_POLYBAGGING`, `ITEM_TAPING`, `ITEM_BLACK_SHRINKWRAP`, `ITEM_HANG_GARMENT`, `ITEM_BOXING`, `ITEM_SETCREAT`, `ITEM_RMOVHANG`, `ITEM_SUFFOSTK`, `ITEM_CAP_SEALING`, `ITEM_DEBUNDLE`, `ITEM_SETSTK`, `ITEM_SIOC`, `ITEM_NO_PREP`, `ADULT`, `BABY`, `TEXTILE`, `HANGER`, `FRAGILE`, `LIQUID`, `SHARP`, `SMALL`, `PERFORATED`, `GRANULAR`, `SET`, `FC_PROVIDED`, `UNKNOWN`, `NONE`.
    - `InvalidASINList` InvalidASIN[] — A list of invalid ASIN values and the reasons they are invalid.
      - `ASIN` string — The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of the item.
      - `ErrorReason` 'DoesNotExist' | 'InvalidASIN' — The reason that the ASIN is invalid.
  - `errors` Error[] — A list of error responses returned when a request is unsuccessful.
    - `code` string, required — An error code that identifies the type of error that occurred.
    - `message` string, required — A message that describes the error condition.
    - `details` string — Additional details that can help the caller understand or fix the issue.

## Other responses

- `400` — Request has missing or invalid parameters and cannot be parsed.
- `401` — The request's Authorization header is not formatted correctly or does not contain a valid token.
- `403` — Indicates that access to the resource is forbidden. Possible reasons include Access Denied, Unauthorized, Expired Token, or Invalid Signature.
- `404` — The specified resource does not exist.
- `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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