Amazon GWD East China Warehouse Launched, Supports Automatic Replenishment and Tax Refunds
Amazon's Global Intelligent Distribution Center (GWD) officially launches in East China, establishing a dual regional layout of 'South China + East China'. The new warehouse supports export tax refunds and automatic replenishment, offering a rental-free entry period to enhance replenishment efficiency for sellers in the Yangtze River Delta and reduce logistics costs.
What are the key facts?
- 1Shanghai Lingang warehouse: opens on July 16, 2026
- 2Ningbo Meishan Port warehouse: expected to open in Q3
- 3Incentive policy: 30 days of free storage after receiving inventory
- 4Features: supports automatic replenishment and tax refunds upon entry
What happened?
The Amazon GWD East China warehouse employs automated storage systems, supporting export tax refunds under FOB trade terms. Sellers can enter the warehouse nearby, with Amazon handling customs clearance, transportation, and FBA warehouse entry, significantly expected to speed up replenishment timelines by seven days and with no minimum shipping volume restriction.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers in East China should evaluate the GWD entry plan, utilize the tax refund policy and rent-free period to optimize cash flow, and enhance the flexibility and timeliness of replenishing shipments to the U.S.