PACKING & LABELING GUIDELINES
INNER PACK PACKAGING
Inner packs must contain only one individual SKU and be labeled with appropriate Inner Pack Label. If the item is sold in pairs, sets, or other unique groupings, place the set or multiple pieces within a single package. Please follow the chart below for inner pack quantities. For items not listed below, please contact the appropriate UPR Merchandise Buyer. If Vendor is unsure of inner pack quantity or Master Carton quantity, please contact the buyer.
| ITEM |
Inner Pack Quantity |
Master Carton
Maximum |
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Adult/Youth Apparel |
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T-shirts/Tanks |
6 |
48 |
Adult Sweatshirts |
3 |
12 |
Youth Sweatshirts |
3 |
24 |
Polos |
6 |
24 |
Sweatpants |
3 |
24 |
Shorts |
6 |
48 |
Swimwear |
3 |
24 |
Jackets/Outerwear |
3 |
12 |
Ponchos |
72 |
72 |
Night Shirts |
6 |
36 |
Slippers |
6 |
24 |
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Toddler Apparel |
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T-shirts/Tanks |
6 |
48 |
Sweatshirts/Sweatpants |
3 |
24 |
Swimwear |
6 |
48 |
Jackets/Outerwear |
3 |
12 |
Sets |
3 |
24 |
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Infant Apparel |
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T-shirts/Tanks |
6 |
48 |
Sweatshirts |
3 |
24 |
Onesies/Rompers |
6 |
48 |
Sets |
3 |
24 |
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Hats |
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Baseball Hats |
12 |
144 |
Novelty Hats |
3 |
12 |
| ITEM |
Inner Pack Quantity |
Master Carton
Maximum |
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Accessories |
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Totes |
12 |
72 |
Backpacks/Fanny Packs |
12 |
72 |
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Plush |
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Large & Medium |
6 |
6 |
Small (check with Buyer) |
12-36 |
12-36 |
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Stationery |
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Stationery Sets |
25 |
25 |
Pen Sets |
25 |
25 |
Pens/Pencils |
50 |
500 |
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Hardlines |
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Keychains |
25 |
250 |
Magnets |
25 |
250 |
Mugs/Glassware |
36 |
36 |
Pins |
25 |
100 |
PVC Figurines |
50 |
500 |
Shot Glasses |
144 |
144 |
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Umbrellas |
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Umbrellas/Golf |
12 |
24 |
Umbrellas/Auto |
12 |
60 |
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General Souvenirs |
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General Souvenirs |
25 |
250 |
Golf Balls |
25 |
300 |
Towels |
36 |
36 |
Magic Towels |
25 |
250 |
EACH INNER PACK BOX MUST LABELED. Refer to sample Inner Pack Label.
POLYBAGS
Polybags must meet the following specifications:
1. Material must be clear polyethylene.
2. All polybags must have the following warning label:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation keep bag away from babies and children.
Do not use in cribs, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy .
3. The item contained within the polybag must be ticketed, and each polybag must have the appropriate inner pack label.
PACKAGING GUIDELINES
All corrugated shipping containers must meet minimum industry standards of ply weight, compression strength, and puncture resistance.
A. MASTER CARTONS
All individually labeled inner packs are to be put into master cartons. ONE SKU PER CARTON ONLY. Please refer to the following carton measurements chart for appropriate sizing of your master carton and note that no individual carton may exceed 50 lbs.
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ITEM |
LENGTH |
WIDTH |
DEPTH |
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Stationery |
16" |
16" |
11" |
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Candy/Food |
21 ¾" |
15 5/8" |
12 ¾" |
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Accessories |
24" |
18" |
18" |
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Toys/Plush |
29" |
17" |
20" |
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Gifts |
22" |
12" |
10" |
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Souvenir |
18" |
12" |
12" |
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Games |
18" |
10" |
10" |
Apparel - One Size for All Apparel - Please Use Inner Pack Quantities
TS - 48 pcs. |
19" |
15" |
13" |
SS - 24 pcs. |
19" |
15" |
13" |
TT - 48 pcs. |
19" |
15" |
13" |
For items not listed in the above chart, the master carton may not exceed 50 lbs. or 29” x 17” x 20”.
EACH CARTON MUST BE LABELED. Refer to sample Master Carton Label.
Placement - Place the Master Carton Label in two locations: (1) the smallest or end panel and (2) the longest or side panel, in the upper right corner. See Instructions Below
Sample Master Carton Label
Note: For perishable items (candy etc.) vendor must add the expiration or "Best By" date on
Master Carton labels in Description Box. Use standard U.S. date format.
B. PACKING SLIP
1. A packing slip must accompany each shipment and include the following information:
1. Ship from |
6. Quantity shipped by SKU |
2. Ship to |
7. Cartons per SKU |
3. UPR Purchase Order number |
8. Total Cartons |
4. UPR SKU number or Vendor part number |
9. Total Weight |
5. Item Description |
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2. Enclose a packing slip with each shipment in a poly envelope attached to carton #1 or the lead pallet.
3. UPR Purchase Order number must be clearly marked on packing slip.
C. PALLETIZED CARTON PACKAGING
No individual carton is to exceed 50 lbs . On multiple carton shipments, each carton must be marked with carton number per Purchase Order - total number of cartons, i.e., "1 of 5" or "1 of 10".
All merchandise must be in cartons and all cartons on pallets with dimensions of as follows:
. 48" X 40" with a maximum fork clearance of 3 1/2".
. Maximum height of stacked cartons is 84" including pallet.
. All cartons may not exceed the length & width of the pallet.
. Cartons must be stacked on the pallet preferably in an interlocking pattern.
Cartons must be secured to the pallet with the load properly stabilized to prevent shifting in transit. Stretch-wrapping film is a minimum requirement.
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