For cross-border e-commerce sellers, choosing to use Amazon FBA service can alleviate some of the logistics pressure, but it also requires paying a certain service fee. This article will introduce the FBA charging standards on the Amazon platform to help sellers better understand the composition and calculation method of FBA service fees.
1. Amazon FBA service fee structure.
Amazon FBA service fees mainly include the following aspects:
1) Storage fees: calculated based on factors such as the size, weight, time and region of the stored goods, usually calculated on a monthly basis fee.
2) Order processing fees: Calculated based on the quantity and processing method of the order, including standard order and multi-channel order processing fees.
3) Delivery fee: Calculated based on factors such as the size, weight and destination of the product, and is usually charged per item.
4) Return processing fee: Calculated based on the weight and handling of the returned items, usually charged per item.
5) Disposal processing fee: Calculated according to the disposal method of discarded goods, usually charged on a per-item basis.
2. Amazon FBA service fee calculation method.
The calculation method of Amazon FBA service fees mainly depends on the following factors:
1) Storage fee calculation method: Storage fees are calculated based on factors such as the size, weight and time of the goods. Calculated on a monthly basis, fees vary by region.
2) Order processing fee calculation method: Order processing fees are divided into standard order and multi-channel order processing fees. Standard order processing fees are calculated based on the quantity and processing method of the order and include standard order and multi-channel order processing fees.
3) Delivery cost calculation method: Delivery costs are calculated based on factors such as the size, weight and destination of the product, and are usually charged per item. Shipping rates vary by region.
4) Return processing fee calculation method: Return processing fee is calculated based on the weight and handling method of the returned goods, and is usually charged per item. Processing fees vary based on processing method.
5) Disposal processing fee calculation method: Disposal processing fee is calculated based on the disposal method of discarded goods, and is usually charged on a per-item basis. Processing fees vary based on processing method.
3. How to reduce Amazon FBA service fees?
In order to reduce Amazon FBA service fees, sellers can take the following measures:
1) Optimize inventory management: Reduce excess inventory and out-of-stock situations, and try to control storage costs.
2) Optimize product strategy: Choose popular products or products that meet current market demand, avoid choosing seasonal products or products with saturated markets, reduce inventory backlog and reduce distribution costs.
3) Reduce return rates: Provide high-quality products and services to reduce return rates and return processing costs.
4) Dispose of discarded goods in a timely manner: avoid storing expired or unsalable goods and reduce disposal costs.
5) Choose the appropriate transportation method: Choose the appropriate transportation method and time to reduce delivery costs.
6) Understand the promotion policy: According to Amazon’s promotion policy, make reasonable use of promotion activities to increase sales and reduce storage costs.
4. Things to note.
When using Amazon FBA service, sellers need to pay attention to the following points:
1) Understand the charging standards: Sellers need to understand the composition and calculation method of Amazon FBA service fees in order to plan reasonably. and control costs.
2) Pay attention to fee changes: Amazon FBA service fees will change according to policies and market demand, and sellers need to pay attention to changes in a timely manner.
3) Properly manage inventory: Sellers need to reasonably manage inventory, minimize excess inventory and backlog, and control storage costs.
4) Provide high-quality products and services: Sellers need to provide high-quality products and services to reduce return rates and return processing costs.
5) Understand Amazon policies: Sellers need to understand Amazon’s policies and regulations to avoid being fined or having their services suspended due to violation of regulations.
In short, Amazon FBA service fees are a necessary cost for sellers to use FBA services. Sellers need to understand the charging standards and calculation methods and take corresponding measures to reduce fees. At the same time, sellers also need to pay attention to relevant policies and regulations to avoid being fined or having their services suspended due to violation of regulations.