How are Amazon removal fees calculated? Which products are restricted?

For Amazon sellers, there are many fees to pay, in addition to transportation costs, delivery costs, storage costs, there is also a product removal fee. The removal fee is the product that cannot be sold. How is Amazon's removal fee calculated?

How are Amazon removal fees calculated?

First of all, Amazon's product removal fees are charged based on the number of items. Normally, orders for products that need to be removed will be processed within about 14 working days. Of course, during holidays or other peak sales seasons, the removal time of Amazon products will be extended.

Secondly, the removal fees for Amazon products are generally charged according to standard size and non-standard size.

Standard Sizes:

The charge for each item within 0.5 lbs is USD 0.25;

The charge for each item within 0.5-1 pound is 0.3 USD;

The charge for 1-2 pounds is $0.35 per item;

The charge for items over 2 pounds is $0.4 for the first pound, and an additional $0.2 for each pound over that.

Non-standard sizes:

The charge for each item within 1 pound is USD 0.6;

The charge for items within 1-2 pounds is $0.7 per item;

The charge for 2-4 lbs is $0.9 per item;

The charge for 4-10 lbs is $1.45 per item;

The charge for items over 10 pounds is $1.9 for the first pound, and an additional $0.2 for each pound over 10 pounds.

Finally, if the product is a removable product and meets the conditions, only the removal fee will be charged.

2. Which products are restricted?

1. Inventory may not be shipped to any area outside of the 48 continental U.S. states or delivered to PO, APO, FPO, or DPO boxes. For addresses outside the U.S., please refer to International Return Providers.

2. Inventory may not be transported to other Amazon fulfillment centers;

3. Stock may not be used to distribute Buyer’s orders or as gifts or promotional items.

This is the end of the introduction to the calculation method of Amazon product removal fees. In fact, the removal fees are calculated based on the relevant weight, but not all products can be removed. Only those that meet the conditions will be charged the removal fee.

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