I have a question. I’ve been selling on Amazon via FBA for one year and have never done FBM before, but I found a product that is profitable with FBM.
My concern is that when shipping in Canada, I don’t have access to any Amazon partnered couriers, so I would have to outsource shipping.
The product is partially hazmat, but it does not fall under the Transport Canada Dangerous Goods Act and is not recognised as hazardous material. Stallion doesn’t handle it.
Are there any other options you use to ship FBM products?
I would really appreciate your help with this matter.
Since you’re shipping FBM in Canada and the product is partially hazmat but not regulated under Transport Canada dangerous goods, your main option is to use third-party carriers that accept limited or non-regulated hazardous items, provided you have the correct documentation and MSDS/SDS on file.
Canada Post will usually not accept anything flagged as hazmat, even if exempt, so they’re typically not an option. UPS and FedEx Canada can ship these products under specific service levels if the item is classified as non-dangerous goods or limited quantity, but you usually need a business account and pre-approval, and rates can be higher than Amazon partnered carriers.
Some sellers also use regional couriers or 3PLs that specialize in cosmetics, aerosols, or chemical-adjacent products and can ship on your behalf, which can work well if volumes justify it. Before shipping, make sure your SDS clearly states the non-regulated status, that packaging complies with carrier requirements, and that your Amazon listing accurately reflects the hazmat classification, otherwise you risk carrier rejection or account issues.