Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) has undergone notable changes in 2022, including increased fees across several services. This guide contains everything you need to know about FBA fee increases so far in 2022 and increases soon to come.
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) has undergone notable changes in 2022, including increased fees across several services. This guide contains everything you need to know about FBA fee increases so far in 2022 and increases soon to come.
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fee increases have come frequently since the start of 2022, and more increases could be on the horizon. Below is a brief overview of the fee increases Amazon has announced so far this year.
Prep services and label services for all FBA products increased for both standard-sized and oversized products
Despite doubling their US fulfillment capacity, Amazon still increased their monthly FBA storage fees. Off-peak monthly inventory storage fees (January-September) increased by $0.08 per cubic foot for standard-sized products and $0.05 per cubic foot for oversize products
Amazon announced in April 2022 that starting on April 28th, 5% fuel and inflation surcharge will be applied to FBA fulfillment fees.
Amazon will introduce an aged inventory surcharge for units that have been stored in fulfillment centers for 271 to 365 days. They will continue to charge an aged inventory surcharge (previously known as the long-term storage fee) for units that are stored more than 365 days.
In addition to fee increases, FBA has made changes to product weight classes and added incentives to encourage new product listings through the FBA New Selection Program.
Amazon Small and Light storage and fulfillment services are on a different fee schedule than standard sized and small standard size products. On January 18th, 2022, the weight limit for small and light products was increased from 12 ounces to 3 pounds. However, the 5% fuel surcharge will still affect Small and Light Fees.
To encourage new third-party sellers to join the marketplace and existing sellers to introduce new products, FBA has also added program enhancements to its New Selection Program, including:
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