Delaware FBA Prep & Warehouse
Near Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is one of the busiest port cities on the East Coast — and our Claymont, Delaware warehouse is just 1 hour north on I-95. Baltimore and Maryland sellers can eliminate the state's 6% sales tax by routing inventory through our Delaware facility, while maintaining fast access to all major East Coast Amazon FCs.
QuickShipment by the Numbers
Why Delaware Instead of Baltimore?
The Delaware tax-free advantage is not just a warehouse — it is the legal way to operate at lower cost than your competitors.
Skip MD's 6% Tax
Maryland charges 6% sales tax on products. Route through Delaware and pay zero — on every purchase, every time.
1 Hour from Baltimore
Direct on I-95 — the same corridor your FedEx and UPS trucks already use daily.
Port of Baltimore Import
Importing through the Port of Baltimore? We accept your container, unload, and prep within 24 hours.
Amazon BWI2 Access
Reach Amazon's BWI2 fulfillment center in under 90 minutes from our facility.
Chesapeake Bay Region Delivery
Cover all of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Delaware in 1-2 days via our carrier network.
Our Services
Amazon FBA Prep
FNSKU labeling, poly-bagging, bubble wrap, box prep, shipment creation. 48-hour turnaround.
3PL Fulfillment
FBM, DTC, and multi-channel pick, pack, and ship to customers worldwide.
Smart Warehousing
Secure storage from $5/pallet/day, tiered down to $2 depending on volume. Real-time inventory dashboard. No minimums.
Returns Management
Receive, inspect, relabel, and restock Amazon returns efficiently.
PO Box & Mail
US business address in Delaware. Tax-free state. Mail forwarding available.
Product Photography
Professional photos at our facility. Just $2/item. Boost Amazon listing CTR.
What a Baltimore Seller Actually Gains
Baltimore sellers usually arrive with a container problem rather than a tax problem. The Port of Baltimore is one of the best ro-ro and breakbulk ports on the coast, but warehouse capacity around it tightens sharply in the fourth quarter.
Our Claymont facility is about an hour on I-95 — roughly 70 miles, a 1 hour drive. That is close enough to visit and far enough to sit in a state with no sales tax at all.
The tax difference, in numbers
| Where you buy | Combined sales tax | On $250,000 of purchases |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 6% | $15,000 |
| Claymont, Delaware | 0% | $0 |
Baltimore's rate is a flat statewide rate with no local surcharge. Delaware is one of five US states with no state or local sales tax, which is why the second row is a zero rather than a smaller number.
Read this honestly: if you buy for resale and hold a valid resale certificate, many of those purchases may already be exempt where you are. The Delaware position matters most for the purchases a certificate does not cover — packaging and supplies, equipment, samples, prototypes — and for keeping your fulfilment footprint out of a taxing state. Your own position depends on your business structure, so check it with your accountant.
Transit, not just distance
An hour of drayage buys you capacity that does not disappear in October, plus the tax difference on everything you buy domestically. For sellers who import through Baltimore and sell through Amazon, the inbound leg to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey fulfilment centres runs through our corridor anyway, so nothing is added to the outbound trip.
Outbound, Claymont sits on the I-95 corridor, which puts two-to-three day ground transit within reach of most US destinations and puts the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia fulfilment centres inside a short inbound leg.
Which service fits Baltimore sellers
- Amazon FBA prep — receiving, FNSKU labelling, poly bagging, carton prep and shipment creation, at $0.69–$2.00 per unit depending on monthly volume. Since Amazon ended its US prep services on 1 January 2026, this stopped being optional.
- FBM and DTC fulfilment — pick and pack from $3.00 per order by billable weight, with order sync for Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart, Etsy and WooCommerce.
- Storage — pallets billed daily from $5.00, tiering down to $2.00; carton and shelf storage at $5.00 per cubic foot per month for smaller volumes.
- Returns — $5.00 per unit to receive, inspect, grade and either restock or dispose. Most Baltimore sellers use this before Q1, when the return wave lands.
Carton and parcel receiving is free; pallet receiving is $25.00 per pallet. There is no minimum, no setup fee and no long-term contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is your warehouse from Baltimore?
Roughly 70 miles — about a 1 hour drive on I-95. Appointments are welcome during warehouse hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
What is the sales tax difference between Baltimore and Delaware?
Baltimore sits at 6% (a flat statewide rate with no local surcharge). Delaware has no state or local sales tax. On $250,000 of purchases that is a $15,000 line item in one place and nothing in the other, before any resale exemption you may already hold.
Can I ship my inventory to you directly from my supplier or the port?
Yes. Give your supplier or freight forwarder our address — 950 Ridge Rd. STE D11, Claymont, DE 19703. We receive cartons, parcels, pallets and containers, and log everything within 24 hours of arrival.
How quickly can you turn a shipment around?
Standard FBA prep is 48 hours from receipt. Receiving and logging happen within 24 hours, so you see the count in your dashboard before prep starts.
Do I need to be a US company to use your warehouse?
No. We work with sellers based in and outside the United States. What matters is that you sell into the US market — where you personally live makes no difference to how we handle your inventory.
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