Amazon FBA fees include: Amazon FBA shipping fees, monthly inventory storage fees, long-term storage fees, return processing fees, and unplanned service fees.
1. Amazon FBA shipping fees: A flat fee charged for each item, depending on the size and weight of the item. The delivery fee is related to the weight and size of the packaged goods.
2. Monthly inventory storage fee: For all the products you store in the Amazon fulfillment center, Amazon will charge a storage fee based on the calendar month and your average daily inventory.
3. Long-term storage fee: In addition to the monthly storage fee, Amazon will also charge a long-term storage fee for the inventory in the Amazon fulfillment center.
4. Removal order fee: You can ask Amazon to return or dispose of your inventory stored in Amazon fulfillment centers. This service is charged per piece.
5. Return Processing Fee: Amazon will charge a return processing fee for orders for which it offers free return shipping.
6. Unplanned service fees: Amazon will provide you with these services if your inventory arrives at an Amazon fulfillment center without proper prep or labelling. This service is charged per piece.
Amazon FBA shipping fees
What are the methods of shipping from China to Amazon FBA?
1. Air freight
The whole process of air freight is domestic pick-up—departure from domestic airport—air freight to destination port—partition delivery to FBA warehouse. It is the fastest, but the freight is very high.
2. Sea freight
Sea freight China to USA will involve customs clearance issues. It is difficult to pass in the name of an individual. Generally, it is in the name of a company. Contrary to air freight, it is the slowest, but the freight is the lowest.
3. International Express
This depends on the product and the destination, but in general, both the freight and the speed are the first among the three transportation methods.
How are Amazon FBA shipping fees calculated?
1. Algorithm by volume
(Freight per unit volume × total volume of goods) / total number of goods = cost of a single product
For example: single product cost: (1500X45)/300=225 yuan/piece
2. Algorithm by weight
(Unit weight freight × total weight of goods) / total number of goods = single product cost
For example: single product cost: (40×55)/50=44 yuan/piece
Amazon FBA shipping fees depend on the weight and size of the packaged item. First, determine the product category (apparel or non-apparel) and product size segment (standard size or oversize). Once you understand your product’s categories and size tiers, you can calculate your shipping weight and use the table below to determine what you’ll be charged.
Note: You can use the FBA Revenue Calculator to estimate your FBA fulfillment fees for specific products that you have listed on the Amazon marketplace. You can also compare FBA fees with those for self-fulfilled orders in real time.
Standard Size: Small Standard, Large Standard;
Oversize: small size, medium size, large size, special size;
45 cm on the longest side, 35 cm on the second longest side, and 20 cm on the shortest side. Items that exceed the above dimensions are considered oversized.
Amazon FBA shipping fees