Amazon FBA Update: Partnered Carrier Program for Hazmat Goods

May, 2026
Abdullah Zafar

Amazon FBA News Update: Hazmat Goods Now Supported in the Partnered Carrier Program

In this Amazon seller news update, Amazon has announced a major update to its Partnered Carrier program for FBA sellers in the United States. Starting April 30, 2026, sellers will be able to ship all FBA-eligible dangerous goods, also known as hazmat products, through Amazon’s Partnered Carrier program.

Previously, the program only supported certain lithium battery products. With this expansion, Amazon is opening the program to a much wider range of dangerous goods inventory, making shipping and logistics more streamlined for sellers handling regulated products.

What This Amazon News Update Means for Sellers

The expanded Partnered Carrier Program allows sellers to ship dangerous goods domestically within the US using Amazon’s simplified shipping workflow.

Instead of coordinating with multiple carriers separately, sellers can now manage dangerous goods shipments through a single integrated process within Send to Amazon.

This update is expected to simplify logistics, reduce operational complexity, and improve shipment management for FBA sellers dealing with hazmat inventory.

Shipping Modes Now Supported

Dangerous goods shipping will now be available across multiple transportation methods, including:

Small parcel delivery
Less than truckload (LTL)
Intermodal shipping
Full truckload (FTL)

This gives sellers greater flexibility depending on shipment size and inventory volume.

How to Ship Dangerous Goods Through the Program

To create a dangerous goods shipment through Amazon’s Partnered Carrier program, sellers can follow these steps within the Send to Amazon workflow:

Select Inventory: Choose the products you want to send to FBA. Sellers can include both dangerous and non-dangerous goods in the same shipment setup process.
Choose an Amazon Partnered Carrier: Select an Amazon partnered carrier during the parcel or freight shipping mode selection stage.
Complete the Workflow: Continue through the Send to Amazon process and follow the instructions provided during shipment creation.

Why This Amazon FBA News Update Matters

This expansion is particularly important for sellers operating in categories that commonly include regulated or hazardous materials, such as:

Electronics
Automotive products
Cleaning supplies
Batteries and chemical-based products

For identifying dangerous goods, see Amazon’s Dangerous Goods Identification Guide (hazmat).

Final Thoughts

Amazon’s decision to expand the Partnered Carrier program to all eligible dangerous goods marks a significant operational improvement for FBA sellers in the US marketplace.

The move simplifies hazmat shipping, consolidates logistics into a single workflow, and provides more flexibility across multiple shipping methods. Sellers handling dangerous goods inventory should review their current shipping processes and prepare to take advantage of the expanded program starting April 30, 2026.