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# Amazon Importer 101: a dropshipping guide

Everything you need to know to start selling Amazon products on your Shopify store, from finding suppliers to fulfilling your first order.

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**Important — manual mode only.** Amazon Importer does not auto-fulfill orders. When a customer places an order, you need to purchase the product on Amazon yourself and enter the customer's shipping address manually.
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### Understand Amazon Dropshipping

Dropshipping is a model where you sell products without holding inventory. You list Amazon products in your Shopify store, and when a customer orders, you buy from Amazon and ship directly to them.

<details>

<summary>Is dropshipping allowed by Amazon?</summary>

Yes, Amazon permits dropshipping if you follow their policies, which require you to:

* Be listed as the official seller on all packaging and invoices.
* Handle all customer returns yourself.

Refer to [Amazon's Dropshipping Policy](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/external/201808410) for full details.

💡 Note: Prime benefits cannot be used for resale or customer shipping.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How do I find Amazon dropshipping suppliers?</summary>

The app doesn't provide a supplier directory. To find suppliers, you can:

* Search online supplier directories.
* Explore dedicated dropshipping platforms.
* Contact manufacturers directly

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I sell branded products from Amazon?</summary>

Selling branded products requires proper licensing. Make sure you're not violating copyright or trademark laws, you are responsible for ensuring compliance.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Will customers receive Amazon-branded packages?</summary>

It depends on the seller's fulfillment method:

* **Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA):** Packages typically have Amazon branding.
* **Merchant Fulfilled:** The seller may use their own or plain packaging.

Check individual listings on Amazon and contact sellers directly if custom packaging matters for your store.

</details>

### Import Products to Your Shopify Store

Once you've found a supplier, import their products into Shopify in a few clicks. Paste the Amazon product URL into the app and follow the steps below.

1. **Paste the Amazon product URL and click Import.**&#x20;

Go to the app → **Import new product**, paste the link, click **Import**.

<figure><img src="/files/ashxITi6j2kc7rsl2INF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Paste the Amazon product URL into the Import field</p></figcaption></figure>

2. **Review the preview and choose Active or Draft**

The app shows a product preview with all variants. Choose **Active** to publish immediately, or **Draft** to edit first.You will see a product preview and can select whether to import it as Active or Draft.

<div><figure><img src="/files/u6RKe8Uuv9RYTKBi9faS" alt=""><figcaption><p>Product preview with details</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/BxOVnXyaJe3leMvznBWs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select Active or Draft</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<figure><img src="/files/SbOcCwTwsQKW2VJZdUIN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Product successfully imported to your Shopify store</p></figcaption></figure>

<details>

<summary>Are there Shopify product variant limits?</summary>

Shopify stores have a limit of 50,000 product variants. If exceeded, you can only add 1,000 variants per day. For unlimited variants, upgrade to the Shopify Plus plan.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How are product images imported?</summary>

All photos for the main product are imported. For variants, only one photo per variant is imported. To resize images in your store, [check this Shopify guide](https://community.shopify.com/c/shopify-design/image-size-is-too-large-on-product-pages/td-p/1985473).

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens if a product is out of stock on Amazon?</summary>

**If the product is available on Amazon** (has a price, no out-of-stock notice): imported to Shopify with "Quantity tracking" disabled so it can be sold freely.

**If the product is unavailable** (no price or marked out of stock): imported at zero price with "Quantity tracking" enabled, and "Continue selling when out of stock" is disabled to prevent sales.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can the app import Amazon reviews?</summary>

Amazon Importer doesn't pull in product reviews. To display Amazon reviews on your store, use the separate [Amazon Reviews app by Reputon](https://apps.shopify.com/reputon-amazon-reviews).

</details>

### Set Up Markup Pricing

To make a profit on each sale, add a markup on top of the Amazon product price and shipping cost. You can set a **fixed amount** or a **percentage multiplier** in the app settings.

<figure><img src="/files/6wwUvgI5xJtufPGLVlq5" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/OjkafuM4tZzvpKJgzOjK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set a fixed markup or percentage multiplier in the app settings</p></figcaption></figure>

📹 **Video walkthrough:** how to manage product quantities and variants

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### Fulfill Orders Manually

When a customer places an order in your Shopify store, here's what you do:

1. **Receive the order in Shopify**\
   You'll get a notification and see the order in your Shopify admin with the customer's shipping address.
2. **Purchase the product on Amazon**\
   Go to Amazon, find the same product, and place the order using **your customer's shipping address**, not your own.
3. **Mark the order as fulfilled in Shopify**\
   Once the Amazon order is placed, go back to Shopify and mark the order as fulfilled. Add the tracking number when Amazon provides it.

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**Remember:** The app does not automate this process. Every order must be fulfilled manually, the app will not purchase products or submit shipping information on your behalf.
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***

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**Questions about Amazon Dropshipping or need assistance? We're here to help:** [**support@reputon.com**](mailto:support@reputon.com) **or** [**live chat**](https://go.crisp.chat/chat/embed/?website_id=d24ef16e-6e05-49e9-bd59-a6f3bde0658a)
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