Prep center · Santa Fe Springs, CA

California FBA Prep Center

Santa Fe Springs, CAFounded 2019californiafbaprep.com ↗+1 310-752-9995

Reviewed · 2026-10-04

Full 3PL

General fulfillment operation with a verified FBA prep service. Never ranked and never counted in our prep-specialist stats.

Editor summary

California FBA Prep Center is a general fulfillment warehouse at 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road in Santa Fe Springs, California, in Los Angeles County. It is one of five trading names used by the same operator, which also markets SmartHub Fulfillment and New York FBA Prep Center; the operator's warehouse list adds 40 Hilton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, the address the New York brand gives, and a site in Coppell, Texas. Direct-to-consumer and B2B fulfillment, freight and customs clearance sit beside the Amazon line. The prep page covers printing FNSKU, box and pallet labels, recording box contents, kitting, polybagging and bubble wrap, with a stated 24 to 48 hour turnaround. Published starting prices: FNSKU labeling from $0.35 a unit, bundling from $0.80 (the homepage says $1), storage from $0.82 with no unit stated, box forwarding from $1.70 and container unloading from $300. It does not take online arbitrage or dropshipping clients, and FBA orders carry a $100 minimum invoice. Cautions: it moved here from a Compton warehouse in April 2025, so older reviews describe the previous building. The site says the business started in 2017, but its domain dates to November 2019 and its earliest archived page to August 2020. Its client contract names only trading names, not a registered company, so ask which company you would be contracting with before you sign. Warehouse size is given as 50,000, 60,000 and 66,000 square feet on different pages.

Stated turnaround:: 48 hours
Operating since:: 2019 (7 yrs)

At a glance

2019Founded7 yrs operating

11Servicesprep + adjacent

48 hoursTurnaroundstated SLA

Services offered

FNSKU labeling: Amazon's per-seller-per-SKU barcode applied before inventory enters an FC. Required for FBA.
Bundling: Bundling multiple SKUs into a single buyable unit (e.g., starter packs, gift sets).
Prep: Receiving, labeling, repackaging your inventory to Amazon's exact specs before each shipment.
Polybagging: Suffocation-warning polybagging for soft, fragile, or multi-pack items per Amazon's prep policy.
Bubble wrap: Bubble-wrap protection for fragile units (glass, ceramic, electronics) before shipment.
B2B fulfillment: Amazon B2B / wholesale prep including palletization and case-pack requirements.
Long-term storage: Bulk storage beyond Amazon's 6-month long-term limit, often cheaper than FC overage fees.
Returns processing: FBA / FBM returns processing: receive, inspect, regrade, restock, or dispose.
Kitting: Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
DTC fulfillment: Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.
Customs brokerage handoff: Customs brokerage handoff for international inbound, paired with port intake.

Pricing

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Starting prices published at https://www.californiafbaprep.com/services/full-prep-service-for-fba and https://www.californiafbaprep.com/, captured 2026-10-04: FNSKU labeling from $0.35 a unit; bundling from $0.80 (the homepage says from $1); storage from $0.82 (unit not stated); box forwarding from $1.70; ecommerce fulfillment from $1.50; container unloading from $300. Final prices by quote. The operator's FAQs set a $100 minimum invoice per FBA order (https://smarthubfulfillment.com/services/fba-prep) and a $200 monthly minimum for DTC (https://www.californiafbaprep.com/).

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Where is California FBA Prep Center located?

California FBA Prep Center operates out of 10006 Santa Fe Springs Rd in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

What services does California FBA Prep Center offer?

California FBA Prep Center offers 11 core services: FNSKU labeling, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Kitting, DTC fulfillment, Customs brokerage handoff. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.

What does California FBA Prep Center charge?

California FBA Prep Center pricing: Starting prices published at https://www.californiafbaprep.com/services/full-prep-service-for-fba and https://www.californiafbaprep.com/, captured 2026-10-04: FNSKU labeling from $0.35 a unit; bundling from $0.80 (the homepage says from $1); storage from $0.82 (unit not stated); box forwarding from $1.70; ecommerce fulfillment from $1.50; container unloading from $300. Final prices by quote. The operator's FAQs set a $100 minimum invoice per FBA order (https://smarthubfulfillment.com/services/fba-prep) and a $200 monthly minimum for DTC (https://www.californiafbaprep.com/).

Is California FBA Prep Center currently accepting new clients?

California FBA Prep Center indicates they are accepting new clients as of our last review. Capacity changes seasonally, especially during Q4 prep season. Confirm directly via their website or phone before committing volume.

Does California FBA Prep Center handle hazmat?

No. California FBA Prep Center does not accept hazmat items per our verification check. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, route to a DOT-certified operator instead.

How long has California FBA Prep Center been operating?

California FBA Prep Center has been operating since 2019 (7 years as of our last review). Established operating history relative to most prep centers in the directory.

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