Amazon FBA Updates: Effective September 30

Amazon US and Canada FBA Policies Updated Again! This adjustment not only involves inventory disposal but also simultaneously updates storage capacity limits and fee structures. Multiple new rules, directly impacting every seller's costs and operations. Based on the latest official updates, we have summarized the key changes and response strategies for you.

Overview of Core Policy Updates:

Liquidations Program Now "Automatically Enrolled by Default"
If sellers do not manually set up "Automatic Removal Settings," the system will automatically enroll them in the program. Be sure to log in to your backend to check, otherwise excess inventory may be liquidated automatically. You can still manually opt out at any time.

Donation Program Now Mandatory and Irreversible
All sellers are automatically enrolled in the donation program and cannot opt out. Going forward, eligible excess and returned inventory will be prioritized for donation. Sellers will bear the original disposal fees (approximately $0.15–$14.32 per unit), with no additional shipping charges.

Storage Capacity Limits and Fee Adjustments Implemented Simultaneously
Amazon will further implement a charging method based on "dimensional weight" (previously piloted in some marketplaces) and adjust storage allocation logic to encourage sellers to increase sales velocity and reduce redundancy. Additionally, the Inventory Placement Service Fee has also increased, involving adjustments to the Per Unit Fee.

Combined Impact of Multiple Policies:

• Reduced autonomy in inventory disposal, while disposal costs remain the seller's responsibility;

• Dimensional weight pricing and adjustments to large product rates may increase logistics costs;

• Storage allocation favors sellers with high sales velocity, putting greater pressure on slow-moving inventory.

Comprehensive Response Recommendations:

• Immediately access your backend to reconfigure "Automatic Inventory Removal Settings" to avoid automatic liquidation or donation;

• Systematically optimize inventory structure: promote slow-moving stock, control shipment节奏 for new products, and reduce stocking of large-sized/low-velocity items;

• Consider using Amazon AGL or third-party logistics to optimize cross-border chains and offset the rising placement service fees;

• Monitor IPI scores and storage usage, and utilize Amazon’s new product/replenishment limit tools for precise planning.