Amazon is one of the world’s largest foreign trade e-commerce platforms. The logistics methods are mainly divided into two types: FBA and self-delivery. Sellers need to choose the appropriate logistics according to the situation. So how do Amazon individual sellers charge for self-delivered shipping? This will be introduced in detail below.
Self-delivery by Amazon individual sellers generally includes dedicated line logistics, international express delivery, overseas warehouses, and international small parcels. The specific charging methods are as follows:
1. Dedicated line logistics charges. If it is shipped by air, it will be charged according to the actual weight or volumetric weight of the product, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight can generally be calculated by cargo volume (CBM) / 0.006, or by the length (CM) x width (CM) x height (CM) / 6000 formula. Ocean freight is generally charged based on the volume and weight of the goods, freight = freight price × freight tons = basic freight rate × (sum of 1 + surcharges) × freight volume.
2. International express freight. The formula for calculating the freight of international express is the first freight + (total weight KG × 2-1 first freight) × renewal freight. If the seller’s product is under 5 kilograms and has high timeliness requirements, you generally need to choose DHL cost, while Fedex is more suitable for products over 10 kilograms and under 21 kilograms. This method is faster and can be delivered within 3-5 days. arrive.
3. Overseas warehouse freight. If the seller chooses an overseas warehouse, the goods generally need to be sent to the designated overseas warehouse. At this time, international logistics costs will be incurred. In addition, warehousing fees, management fees, labor fees and other expenses will also be incurred. Freight charges generally include last-mile delivery costs, which are mainly determined by the specific delivery company, as well as the weight, volume and other factors of the product.
4. International small package shipping charges. The cost of this method is generally calculated based on the actual weight of the package. The weight of small packaged products generally cannot exceed 2KG. International small packages have strong customs clearance capabilities, and if rejected by customs, they can be returned free of charge.
The above content has introduced in detail the self-delivery charges for individual Amazon sellers. Self-delivery is the delivery method that many Amazon sellers will choose. Self-delivery generally does not need to worry about inventory backlog. Sellers with smaller order volumes have an advantage.