Delaware FBA Prep & 3PL Warehouse
Near Philadelphia, PA
QuickShipment's Claymont, Delaware warehouse is just 20 minutes south of Philadelphia on I-95. Philadelphia-area sellers enjoy the full Delaware tax-free advantage — 0% sales tax on every inventory purchase — combined with East Coast speed and our 48-hour FBA prep standard.
QuickShipment by the Numbers
Why Delaware Instead of Philadelphia?
The Delaware tax-free advantage is not just a warehouse — it is the legal way to operate at lower cost than your competitors.
0% Sales Tax
Philadelphia's combined rate is 8% — 6% Pennsylvania plus 2% city. Delaware charges nothing at all.
20-Min Drive
Our Claymont facility is closer than most Philadelphia warehouses — without the PA sales tax.
East Coast FBA Speed
Reach Amazon FCs PHL7, ABE8, and MDT2 in under 2 hours. Your FBA inventory moves faster.
Port Access
Direct from the Port of Philadelphia or Port of Wilmington — we handle container unloading and same-day logging.
No PA Business Tax Complexity
Operate your US fulfillment through Delaware — one of the most business-friendly states in the US.
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 Philadelphia Seller Actually Gains
Philadelphia is the closest major market to our door, and it is also the most expensive place in Pennsylvania to buy anything: the city adds two points on top of the state rate.
Our Claymont facility is about 20 minutes south on I-95 — roughly 25 miles, a 20–30 minutes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 8% | $20,000 |
| Claymont, Delaware | 0% | $0 |
Philadelphia's rate is 6% Pennsylvania state plus 2% Philadelphia local. 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
Because the drive is so short, Philadelphia sellers often run a hybrid setup — they keep a small working stock at home or in a city unit and hold the bulk with us, driving over when they need to inspect something in person. Container arrivals from the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Wilmington both reach us on a short drayage leg, which keeps the per-container cost down.
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Roughly 25 miles — about a 20–30 minutes 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 Philadelphia and Delaware?
Philadelphia sits at 8% (6% Pennsylvania state plus 2% Philadelphia local). Delaware has no state or local sales tax. On $250,000 of purchases that is a $20,000 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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