Retailer EDI requirements
Amazon EDI requirements
ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2/SFTP/VAN · Portal: Vendor Central · Typical onboarding: 4–8 weeks
Amazon-specific compliance context
- Vendor Central is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
- Typical onboarding window: 4–8 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
- High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
| Code | Document | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Inbound | Orders via Vendor Central; ASIN/UPC mapping required |
| 855 | PO Acknowledgment | Outbound | Must respond within 24 hours or triggers 3–10% chargeback |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Outbound | SSCC-18 labels required on all handling units |
| 810 | Invoice | Outbound | Must match PO exactly; late/inaccurate triggers 3–10% of PO value |
| 846 | Inventory Inquiry/Advice | Inbound | Real-time inventory updates via Vendor Central |
Compliance requirements
- Vendor Central self-service survey and testing required
- SSCC-18 labels required on all handling units
- 855 PO Acknowledgment within 24 hours mandatory
- Accurate ASIN and UPC mapping critical for all products
- 3–10% of PO/shipment value charged for late/missing 855, 856, or 810
- Labeling errors trigger separate chargeback deductions
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: Vendor Central Suppliers, Direct Import, Drop-Ship
Chargeback exposure: High — 3–10% of PO value for late/missing 855, 856, 810, or labeling errors
Penalty amounts, fees, endpoints, and onboarding windows reflect each retailer's published routing guides and public sources and change frequently. Confirm current figures in the retailer's own vendor portal before relying on them.
Trading partner profile
See mandate context, connectivity options, and onboarding steps on the Amazon trading partner page.