Amazon FBA order fee calculation standards and detailed explanation of individual seller shipping fees

As one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, Amazon not only provides sellers with convenient and efficient order processing and logistics solutions, but also helps sellers better understand and plan business costs through detailed cost accounting standards. This article will integrate Amazon FBA order fee accounting standards and relevant information about individual sellers’ shipping fees to provide sellers with comprehensive guidance.

Amazon individual seller shipping fee standards

Domestic freight payment

Amazon charges buyers the following shipping charges for orders shipped within the United States. You received the same amount for shipping.

| Category | Standard * | Expedited * | Two days ** |
|——|——–|——–|———|
| Books | $3.99 | $6.99 | $14.95 |
| Music | $3.99 | $6.19 | $14.95 |
| Movies | $3.99 | $6.19 | $14.95 |
| DVD | $3.99 | $6.19 | $14.95 |
| Video Games | $3.99 | $6.99 | N/A |
| Software and Computer Games | $3.99 | $6.99 | N/A |
| All other categories | $4.49 + $0.50/lb *** | $6.49 + $0.99/lb *** | Not applicable |

• Includes APO, FPO, and U.S. Protectorate addresses.
  **Two-day shipping is only available to qualified sellers. Learn more about priority shipping options.
  ***Refers to the weight of the product, excluding the seller’s packaging weight.

International shipping charges

If you offer international shipping, Amazon will charge customers the following shipping charges for orders shipped in countries outside the United States. You receive the same amount as your shipping payment.

| Category | Standard | Expedited |
|——|——|——|
| Books | Under 1 pound – $16.95 | Over 1 pound – $24.95 | $46.50 |
| Music | $14.95 | $46.50 |
| Movies | $14.95 | $46.50 |
| DVD | $14.95 | $46.50 |
| Video Games | N/A | N/A |
| Software and Computer Games | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| All other categories | Not applicable | Not applicable |

Amazon FBA order fee calculation standards

Full content of fees

The total FBA fee includes order fulfillment fees, monthly inventory storage fees and long-term storage fees, order removal fees, returns processing fees and unplanned service fees.

Calculation standards for each fee

Order delivery fee

The amount charged depends on the size and weight of the item. Goods are divided into five types: small standard size, large standard size, small large item, medium large item, large large item, and special large item. Shipping costs for different sizes vary based on weight (weight is calculated in ounces and pounds).

Warehouse inventory fee

This part consists of monthly inventory storage fees and long-term storage fees. Amazon usually charges monthly inventory storage fees for the previous month between the 7th and 15th of each month, and the fees are charged per cubic foot. For goods stored in the fulfillment center for more than 365 days, Amazon will conduct a warehousing inventory on the 15th of every month, and then charge long-term storage fees based on size.

Removal order fee

This charge is for unsold products that have been canceled by the seller. Amazon charges removal fees on a per-piece basis based on weight. Generally, removal orders will be processed within 14 working days, but during holidays or peak relocation periods, processing removal orders may extend to 30 working days or even longer.

Return processing fee

This fee is incurred by Amazon offering buyers free returns on orders. The return processing fee is equal to the total shipping fee for the selected items.

Unplanned service fee

If the goods shipped to Amazon’s fulfillment center have safety issues and are not properly pre-processed or labeled, Amazon will perform further processing, which will incur this unplanned service fee. This service will be charged on a per piece basis.

Conclusion

It is crucial for sellers to understand the detailed composition and charging standards of Amazon FBA fees. Whether you are an individual seller or a seller using FBA services, you need to clearly know the specific calculation methods of various fees in order to better control costs and improve business profitability. Through reasonable inventory management and optimized operational processes, sellers can stand out in the fierce market competition and achieve successful business development.