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Pallet Requirements 2026
Florida Pallet Supply • Updated 2026-04-07
Florida Pallet Supply • Updated 2026-04-07
Sam's Club (Walmart subsidiary) and BJ's Wholesale Club are the #2 and #3 warehouse club retailers in the US after Costco. Both operate high-SKU, club-pack supply chains with strict pallet and labeling requirements. Suppliers need clean, compliant GMA pallets with precise labeling to avoid chargebacks at receiving.
Sam's Club follows Walmart's supply chain standards with club-specific modifications:
| Spec | Sam's Club Standard |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 48x40 GMA (primary); 40x40 accepted for specific categories |
| Condition | Grade A recycled or new - must pass Sam's Club receiving inspection |
| Max Height | 60" total (floor to product top) |
| Max Weight | 2,800 lb for GMA standard pallet |
| Stretch Wrap | Unitized with stretch wrap; corner boards recommended for club packs |
| Pallet Labels | GS1-128 Advance Ship Notice (ASN) labels required at pallet level |
| ISPM-15 | Required for international-origin products or any cross-border shipment |
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Submit a free quote →BJ's operates primarily in the Eastern US - a primary market for Florida Pallet Supply:
| Spec | BJ's Wholesale Standard |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 48x40 GMA preferred; must be 4-way entry |
| Condition | Grade A - no broken boards, no protruding nails, consistent deck spacing |
| Max Height | 60" floor-to-top including pallet |
| Stretch Wrap | Machine-applied stretch wrap required; 3 base wraps minimum |
| Labeling | GS1-128 labels on all four sides for floor-loaded DSD shipments |
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