Amazon FBA: Fulfillment services for your ecommerce business

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Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a program that lets you outsource order fulfillment to Amazon and offer customers free, two-day shipping through Prime. By enrolling in FBA, you can send your products into Amazon’s global network of fulfillment centers, and we’ll pick, pack, and ship orders, as well as handle customer service and returns. FBA is part of a fully automated set of services we call Supply Chain by Amazon.

Spend less

Shipping with FBA costs 70% less per unit than comparable premium options offered by other US fulfillment services.

Increase sales

Use FBA to deliver orders with the speed and reliability customers love. That can help you increase sales and repeat purchases.

Grow your business

Our network includes hundreds of fulfillment centers worldwide and can help you reach customers around the globe.

Operate with greater ease

Instead of spending time processing orders, handling customer inquiries, and managing returns, use FBA to focus on developing products and delighting customers.

New Seller Incentives

Get shipping credits, free storage, and more

You’ve put everything into your business—so let’s start your Amazon journey with confidence. All new Professional sellers can take advantage of the following:

$100 off shipments into the Amazon fulfillment network using the Amazon Partnered Carrier program $200 credit towards fulfillment costs when you use Amazon Global Logistics $400 credit for inbound placement costs Free storage and customer returns with auto-enrollment in the FBA New Selection program

How FBA works

Amazon FBA can help decrease fulfillment headaches as you scale your business.

Step 1

Set up FBA

Create your Amazon selling account, and login to Seller Central to set up FBA. You can review FBA costs and get an estimate for each product you want to enroll in the program.

Step 2

Create product listings

Once you add products to the Amazon catalog, specify FBA inventory.

Step 3

Prepare products

Prepare the products for safe and secure transportation to a fulfillment center, according to Amazon packing guidelines and shipping and routing requirements.

Step 4

Ship products to Amazon

Create a shipping plan, print Amazon shipment ID labels, and send shipments to Amazon fulfillment centers. Learn more about sending inventory to Amazon.

Once Amazon receives products at the fulfillment center, the items are available for customers to buy. Visit Seller Central Help to learn about how to manage FBA orders.

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Did you know?

Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) may lower your FBA costs

AWD is a low-cost bulk storage solution for your inventory that distributes to the Amazon store and other distribution channels.

Ship to AWD to get:

Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing with no additional costs for the holiday season
No separate charge for the FBA inbound placement service, which is covered by AWD pricing
Auto-replenishment to maintain the right FBA inventory levels and avoid FBA capacity limits

How much does FBA cost?

Costs for FBA depend on the products you sell and the exact services you use. Compare FBA to the cost of fulfilling customer orders yourself, then select the right fulfillment method for each product.

FBA fulfillment costs

The fulfillment cost per unit includes picking and packing your orders, shipping and handling, customer service, and product returns. Costs are based on the weights and dimensions of your product. Shipping weight is calculated based on the item’s unit weight or dimensional weight.

Size tier

Shipping weight

Feb 5 to April 14, 2024

Starting April 15, 2024

Small standard 2 oz or less 8+ to 10 oz 10+ to 12 oz 12+ to 14 oz 14+ to 16 oz Large standard 4 oz or less 8+ to 12 oz 12+ to 16 oz 1+ to 1.25 lb 1.25+ to 1.5 lb 1.5+ to 1.75 lb 1.75+ to 2 lb 2+ to 2.25 lb 2.25+ to 2.5 lb 2.5+ to 2.75 lb 2.75+ to 3 lb 3+ lb to 20 lb $7.25 + $0.08 per 4 oz interval above first 3 lb $6.92 + $0.08 per 4 oz interval above first 3 lb Large bulky 0 to 50 lb $9.73 + $0.42/lb interval above first lb $9.61 + $0.38/lb interval above first lb Extra-large 0 to 50 lb 0 to 50 lb $26.33 + $0.38/lb interval above first lb $26.33 + $0.38/lb interval above first lb Extra-large 50+ to 70 lb 50+ to 70 lb $40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lb $40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lb Extra-large 70+ to 150 lb 70+ to 150 lb $54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lb $54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lb Extra-large 150+ lb $194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lb $194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lb

Size tier

Shipping weight

Feb 5 to April 14, 2024

Starting April 15, 2024

Small standard 4 oz or less 8+ to 12 oz 12+ to 16 oz Large standard 4 oz or less 8+ to 12 oz 12+ to 16 oz 1+ to 1.5 lb 1.5+ to 2 lb 2+ to 2.5 lb 2.5+ to 3 lb 3+ lb to 20 lb $7.17 + $0.16 /half-lb above first 3 lb $6.92 + $0.16 /half-lb above first 3 lb Large bulky 0 to 50 lb $9.73 + $0.42/lb interval above first lb $9.61 + $0.38/lb interval above first lb Extra-large 0 to 50 lb 0 to 50 lb $26.33 + $0.38/lb interval above first lb $26.33 + $0.38/lb interval above first lb Extra-large 50+ to 70 lb 50+ to 70 lb $40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lb $40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lb Extra-large 70+ to 150 lb 70+ to 150 lb $54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lb $54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lb Extra-large 150+ lb $194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lb $194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lb

Size tier

Shipping weight

Feb 5 to April 14, 2024

Starting April 15, 2024

Small standard 2 oz or less 8+ to 10 oz 10+ to 12 oz 12+ to 14 oz 14+ to 16 oz Large standard 4 oz or less 8+ to 12 oz 12+ to 16 oz 1+ to 1.25 lb 1.25+ to 1.5 lb 1.5+ to 1.75 lb 1.75+ to 2 lb 2+ to 2.25 lb 2.25+ to 2.5 lb 2.5+ to 2.75 lb 2.75+ to 3 lb 3+ lb to 20 lb $6.48 + $0.08 per 4-oz interval above first 3 lb $6.15 + $0.08 per 4-oz interval above first 3 lb Large bulky 0 to 50 lb $8.96 + $0.42/lb-interval above first lb $8.84 + $0.38/lb-interval above first lb Extra-large 0 to 50 lb 0 to 50 lb $25.56 + $0.38/lb-interval above first lb $25.56 + $0.38/lb-interval above first lb Extra-large 50+ to 70 lb 50+ to 70 lb $39.35 + $0.75/lb-interval above 51 lb $39.35 + $0.75/lb-interval above 51 lb Extra-large 70+ to 150 lb 70+ to 150 lb $54.04 + $0.75/lb-interval above 71 lb $54.04 + $0.75/lb-interval above 71 lb Extra-large 150+ lb $194.18 + $0.19/lb-interval above 151 lb $194.18 + $0.19/lb-interval above 151 lb

Size tier

Shipping weight

Feb 5 to April 14, 2024

Starting April 15, 2024

Small standard 4 oz or less 8+ to 12 oz 12+ to 16 oz Large standard 4 oz or less 8+ to 12 oz 12+ to 16 oz 1+ to 1.5 lb 1.5+ to 2 lb 2+ to 2.5 lb 2.5+ to 3 lb 3+ lb to 20 lb $6.40 + $0.16/half-lb interval above first 3 lb $6.15 + $0.16/half-lb interval above first 3 lb Large bulky 0 to 50 lb $8.96 + $0.42/lb-interval above first lb $8.84 + $0.38/lb-interval above first lb Extra-large 0 to 50 lb 0 to 50 lb $25.56 + $0.38/lb-interval above first lb $25.56 + $0.38/lb-interval above first lb Extra-large 50+ to 70 lb 50+ to 70 lb $39.35 + $0.75/lb-interval above 51 lb $39.35 + $0.75/lb-interval above 51 lb Extra-large 70+ to 150 lb 70+ to 150 lb $54.04 + $0.75/lb-interval above 71 lb $54.04 + $0.75/lb-interval above 71 lb Extra-large 150+ lb $194.18 + $0.19/lb-interval above 151 lb $194.18 + $0.19/lb-interval above 151 lb

FBA storage costs

Inventory storage costs are charged monthly based on the daily average volume (measured in cubic feet) for the space your inventory occupies in Amazon fulfillment centers. The volume measurement is based on unit size when properly packaged and ready to ship.

Month

Standard size

Oversize

Through March 30, 2024

January - September $0.87 per cubic foot $0.56 per cubic foot October - December $2.40 per cubic foot $1.40 per cubic foot

Starting April 1, 2024

January - September $0.78 per cubic foot $0.56 per cubic foot October - December $2.40 per cubic foot $1.40 per cubic foot

Additional inventory storage costs apply to products classified as dangerous goods and for sellers who have a high volume of inventory stored relative to the volume of their recent weekly sales.

Did you know?

You can use PCP, Stickerless, and Ships in Product Packaging to lower fulfillment costs

Looking to save on fulfillment? Try these programs:

Our Partnered Carrier Program (PCP) can help you connect with trusted carriers and take advantage of pre-negotiated rates when you send inventory to FBA.
Amazon Stickerless lets you send eligible products to FBA using manufacturer barcodes—no Amazon barcode labelling required. Save up to an estimated $0.11 per unit.
With Ships in Product Packaging, your FBA orders are delivered in your own custom packaging—without any Amazon-added material. That can reduce your fulfillment costs by up to $1.32 for each certified item.

Other FBA costs

Aged inventory

Charged monthly for all items stored in a fulfillment center for more than 181 days. Maintaining sound inventory health can help you avoid this cost.

Returns processing

Charged on orders when Amazon provides a customer with free return shipping.

Removal, disposal, and liquidation orders

You can have Amazon return, dispose of, or liquidate your inventory in a fulfillment center for a per-item charge.

FBA Inbound placement service

Placing inventory closer to customers in multiple fulfillment centers across the country is critical to delivering products faster and at a lower cost. The cost for the FBA inbound placement service for standard and large bulky sized products reflects the cost of distributing inventory to fulfillment centers close to customers. When you create a shipping plan, you’ll see a cost estimate for each available inbound placement option (Premium or Discounted Service). You’ll be charged for the FBA inbound placement service 45 days after your shipment is received based on inbound location and quantities received. Go to FBA Inbound placement service for more information.