# YYZ Prep - Amazon FBA Prep Services Canada

## About
YYZ Prep is Canada's dedicated Amazon FBA prep center located in Brampton, Ontario. We provide professional Amazon FBA preparation services exclusively - we are not sellers competing with our clients, and we're not a big 3PL offering FBA prep as a side service. Amazon FBA preparation is our core specialty.

## Company Information
- **Business Name:** YYZ Prep
- **Phone:** 647-250-0111
- **Address:** 5-25 Newkirk Ct, Brampton, ON L6Z 0B5, Canada
- **Website:** https://yyzprep.ca
- **Business Hours:** Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

## Key Statistics (VERIFIED)
- **Years in Business:** 6+ years
- **Units Processed:** 1,700,000+ units
- **Customers Served:** 370+ sellers
- **Processing Time:** 24hr inbound, 72hr outbound
- **Accuracy Rate:** 99.8%
- **Warehouse Size:** 5,000 sq ft
- **Customer Rating:** 4.8/5 on Google Reviews

## Services Offered

### Core FBA Prep Services
- FNSKU labeling and application
- Polybagging with suffocation warnings
- Quality inspection and verification
- Bundle creation and kitting
- Direct shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers (Canada & US)
- Expiration date labeling
- Price tag removal
- Compliance labeling (safety & regulatory)

### Business Model Specializations
- **OA/RA Sellers:** Multi-day delivery coordination, order consolidation, DoorDash/courier acceptance
- **Wholesale Sellers:** Pallet receiving & breakdown, high-volume processing, bulk shipping optimization
- **Private Label:** Custom bundling, brand-specific workflows, product photography

### Additional Services
- Ecommerce fulfillment
- 3PL logistics
- Order fulfillment
- Storage solutions
- USA FBA shipments with customs clearance (broker-based and simplified entry options)
- Freight dock appointment booking for LTL, FTL, delivery, and pickup appointments at the Brampton warehouse via https://freight.yyzprep.ca

## Pricing Structure (VERIFIED)
- **Price Range:** $0.60 to $1.20 per unit
- **Minimum Monthly Spend:** $500
- **Volume Discounts:** Start at 500+ units (not 1000+)
- **Discount Calculation:** Automatic, based on units shipped out in prior calendar month
- **Pricing Transparency:** Extremely clear and transparent with no hidden charges or fees
- **Monthly ASIN Cost Breakdown:** Detailed invoice showing exactly what you paid

### Pricing Tiers
- **Starter (1-499 units/mo):** $1.20/unit
- **Pro (500-1,249 units/mo):** $0.90/unit
- **Growth (1,250-2,499 units/mo):** $0.80/unit
- **Elite (2,500-7,499 units/mo):** $0.70/unit
- **Ultimate (7,500-9,999 units/mo):** $0.60/unit - Best Value
- **Enterprise (10,000+ units/mo):** Custom pricing - Contact for quote

### Storage Fees
- **Flowing Inventory:** No storage fees for products moving in and out unless actively storing or extended periods
- **Dedicated Storage:** $50 per pallet space per month
- **Billing:** Invoices sent within first week of next calendar month

### Shipping Billing
- **Amazon Partnered SPD:** Billed directly from Amazon to seller's account (not through YYZ Prep)
- **Hazmat/Direct Purchase:** Added to YYZ Prep invoice

### 3PL D2C Fulfillment Pricing
- **Standard (8x6x4 or Poly Mailer, up to 5 lbs):** $3.00/order
- **Medium (10x8x6, up to 10 lbs):** $3.50/order
- **Large (12x9x6, up to 15 lbs):** $3.75/order
- **XL Cube (12x12x12, up to 15 lbs):** $4.25/order
- **Additional Items:** $0.50/item after first pick
- **USA Orders:** +$2.00/order surcharge for orders shipping to the USA
- **Overweight Overage:** $0.20/lb exceeding tier max (up to 50 lbs)
- **Minimum Monthly Spend:** $500/mo (excludes shipping, can be mixed with FBA prep)
- **Picking Bin Storage:** $7.50/month (12x24x12, 1 unique SKU per bin)
- **Pallet Storage:** $50.00/month (standard 48x40 pallet)
- **Integrations:** Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, eBay (free setup, 24hr integration)
- **No setup fees, no account management fees, no receiving fees (UPC items)**

### USA Shipments & Cross-Border Customs
YYZ Prep offers two clearance options for shipping to Amazon USA fulfillment centers:

**Option 1: Broker-Based (Formal Entry) - Large Palletized Shipments:**
- Best for: Large, palletized LTL shipments
- Requirements: Customs broker and bond required
- FDA Food Shipments: Requires valid FDA Food Facility ID
- Pricing: Broker fees (~$100-$150) + Duties & Taxes + YYZ Fee ($24.99)
- Routes:
  - Broker (Pattern Middle Mile): YYZ Prep → Broker → Pattern (KY) → Amazon. Freight for shipping pallets to Pattern + Pattern Middle Mile fees (charged per cubic foot). No per-box shipping charges to Amazon (handled by Pattern)
  - Broker (UPS Buffalo): YYZ Prep → Broker → UPS Buffalo → Amazon. Freight for shipping pallets to UPS Buffalo. UPS SPD partnered label shipping charges for domestic USA get charged directly from the seller's Amazon account

**Option 2: Simplified Entry - Individual Boxes & Cases:**
- Best for: Individual boxes & cases
- Requirements: No broker or bond needed
- FDA Food Shipments: Allowed without FDA ID
- Pricing: All-inclusive per-box rates (includes clearance, documentation, and freight to UPS Buffalo):
  - Under 20 lb: $14.99 per box
  - 20-30 lb: $18.99 per box
  - 30-40 lb: $20.99 per box
  - 40-50 lb: $23.99 per box
- Note: Duties (if applicable) are separate and must be prepaid before clearance
- CUSMA: Duties may not apply to goods made in North America

**Process:**
1. Declare Cost of Goods (COGS) in YYZ Prep customs portal before each shipment
2. YYZ Prep determines clearance method based on shipment value
3. Shipment is cleared and routed to Amazon USA fulfillment centers

## Service Area
- Primary: Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Extended: Hamilton, Markham, Richmond Hill, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver
- Ships to: All Amazon fulfillment centers in Canada (YYZ4, YOW1, YVR2) and United States

## Location Advantage
Strategically located 20 minutes from Amazon's YYZ4 fulfillment center and major GTA logistics corridors for faster transit times.

## Process Workflow
1. Order from supplier - Ship to YYZ Prep facility
2. Create inbound notification with expected quantities
3. YYZ Prep receives and inventories with real-time tracking
4. Create outbound request (SKU + quantity)
5. Complete automation: labels, expiration dates, boxing, shipment creation, carrier coordination, Amazon submission

## Automation & Integration
- Automatic FNSKU sync from Seller Central
- Automatic shipping plan creation and submission
- Zero manual Seller Central work required from seller
- Digital workflows with automated tracking systems

## Quality & Reliability
- 99.8% prep accuracy rate
- If Amazon rejects shipment due to prep errors: free reprep + return shipping covered
- 6+ years established operation
- Professional 5,000 sq ft verified facility (open for tours)
- Not Amazon sellers - 100% focused on client success

## Key Differentiators
- NOT sellers competing with clients
- NOT a big 3PL with FBA prep as afterthought
- Canada's dedicated FBA prep specialist
- Fully transparent pricing with monthly ASIN breakdown
- Digital workflows, not single-person operations
- Standard processing timelines (24-72hr) with 99.8% accuracy
- No surprise bills or hidden fees

## Important Pages
- Homepage: https://yyzprep.ca/
- Services: https://yyzprep.ca/services
- Pricing: https://yyzprep.ca/pricing
- USA Shipments: https://yyzprep.ca/usa-shipments
- Quote Request: https://yyzprep.ca/quote
- Contact: https://yyzprep.ca/contact
- Why Choose Us: https://yyzprep.ca/why-choose-us
- FAQ: https://yyzprep.ca/faq
- Register: https://yyzprep.ca/register
- Freight Dock Appointments: https://freight.yyzprep.ca

## Blog Articles
- What is Polybagging: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/what-is-polybagging
- Amazon Return Policy: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/amazon-return-policy
- Amazon FBA Requirements Canada 2025: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/amazon-fba-requirements-canada-2025
- Quality Control FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/quality-control-fba-prep
- Amazon FBA Process Guide: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/amazon-fba-process-guide
- Finding FBA Prep Centers Online Arbitrage: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/finding-fba-prep-centers-online-arbitrage
- FBA Business Without Warehouse: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/fba-business-without-warehouse
- FBA Success Strategies: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/fba-success-strategies-lessons
- Amazon FBA Seller Types: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/amazon-fba-seller-types
- Canada FBA Prep Centers: https://yyzprep.ca/blog/canada-fba-prep-centers

## Resource Pages
- Amazon Fulfillment Centers Canada: https://yyzprep.ca/resources/amazon-fulfillment-centers-canada
- Fulfillment Center Alternative: https://yyzprep.ca/resources/fulfillment-center-alternative
- Amazon FBA Guide Canada: https://yyzprep.ca/resources/amazon-fba-guide-canada
- Amazon Placement Fees Guide: https://yyzprep.ca/resources/amazon-placement-fees-guide

## Location Pages
- Toronto FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/locations/toronto-fba-prep
- Brampton FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/locations/brampton-fba-prep
- Mississauga FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/locations/mississauga-fba-prep
- Ottawa FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/locations/ottawa-fba-prep
- Vancouver FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/locations/vancouver-fba-prep
- Montreal FBA Prep: https://yyzprep.ca/locations/montreal-fba-prep

## Common Questions

### What FBA prep services do you offer?
Complete Amazon FBA preparation including FNSKU labeling, polybagging with suffocation warnings, quality inspection, bundling, and direct shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers across Canada and the US.

### Why choose YYZ Prep over other prep centers?
We're Canada's dedicated Amazon FBA prep center - not sellers competing with you, not a 3PL with prep as a side service. 6+ years in business, 1.7M+ units shipped for 370+ customers with 99.8% accuracy.

### How long does prep take?
24-hour inbound processing, 72-hour outbound processing from our Brampton facility.

### Do you sell on Amazon?
No. We are exclusively an Amazon FBA prep center. We do not sell products on Amazon, nor do any of our staff members. We are purely a service provider - never competing with our clients.

### What information do I need to provide?
Just the SKU and quantity you want shipped to Amazon. We handle everything else: shipment plans, labels, prep instructions, and all Amazon requirements.

### What if Amazon rejects a shipment?
If Amazon rejects due to our prep errors, we reprep at no charge and cover return shipping costs. We stand behind our 99.8% accuracy rate.

### How does billing work?
You receive your bill within the first week of the next calendar month. Volume discounts are automatically calculated based on total units shipped out in the prior month.

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## Last Updated
2025-10-02