Attention! These FBA fees will increase across the board...

What is it like to work for Amazon? Answer: Surprises and shocks, price hikes and price increases ...

It is understood that changes to Amazon's logistics delivery fees will take effect on June 1, 2021. The fees for different size segments have been refined and increased, and the delivery fees will increase by an average of about 2-3%.

At the same time, sales commissions will also change. For example, Amazon will increase the sales commission for personal computer products from 6% to 8%, and will also charge a refurbishment program fee for products sold through the Amazon Refurbished Products Program...

At the same time, the Amazon Logistics return processing fees and the Amazon Logistics Small and Light program fees will change in 2021.

Under the impact of this wave of price increases, a seller sighed: It’s terrible!

Changes to Amazon's US logistics delivery fees in 2021

Amazon stated in the announcement that changes to Amazon Logistics delivery fees will take effect on June 1, 2021.

1. Core Amazon Logistics Fulfillment Fees (Except for “Apparel” products)

The above picture shows the changes in logistics and delivery fees after Amazon’s adjustment. Amazon also lists some product examples in the announcement so that sellers can clearly understand the changes in logistics and delivery fees.

( 1) Small standard size (up to 6 ounces)

Before June 1, 2021, the delivery fee for each item was $2.50, but on and after June 1, 2021, the delivery fee for each item increased to $2.70, an increase of $0.2 ;

( 2) Small Standard Size (12 to 16 oz. [not including 12 oz.])

The delivery fee for each item before June 1, 2021 is $4.90, but on or after June 1, 2021

After that, the delivery fee for each item is $3.32, a price reduction of $1.58;

Sellers should note that due to the cancellation of packaging weight adjustment, products that previously belonged to the 1 to 2 pound (excluding 1 pound) size segment now belong to the 12 to 16 ounce segment.

( 3) Large Standard Size (clothing, 12 to 16 oz [not including 12 oz])

The delivery fee is $5.35 per item before June 1, 2021, and $5.35 per item on or after June 1, 2021

The delivery fee for each item is $4.65, a price reduction of $0.7 ;

( 4) Large standard-size items (over 3 pounds)

The delivery fee is $5.80 per item before June 1, 2021, and $5.80 per item on or after June 1, 2021

The delivery fee for each item is $5.98, an increase of $0.18 ;

( 5) Small size large items

The delivery fee for each item before June 1, 2021 is $10.92, and the delivery fee for each item on or after June 1, 2021 is $11.32, an increase of $0.4 ;

( 6) Large and bulky items

The delivery fee is $75.78 per item before June 1, 2021, and $75.78 per item on or after June 1, 2021

The delivery fee for each item is $76.57, an increase of $0.79 .

2. Amazon Logistics Delivery Fees for Clothing

Starting June 1, 2021, Amazon will implement the following fee changes for apparel items in the Apparel & Accessories category↓

“For items that fall into the Large Apparel tiers (Small Large, Large Large, and Special Large), we will charge the core FBA fulfillment fees,” Amazon said in the announcement.

3. Amazon Logistics Delivery Fees for Dangerous Goods

Fulfillment by Amazon charges different shipping fees for dangerous goods that require special handling and storage (also known as "hazardous materials" or "dangerous goods").

The following fulfillment fee changes for products sold through the FBA dangerous goods program will take effect on June 1, 2021. Please note that we will no longer have separate rates for apparel and non-apparel dangerous goods.

In addition, Amazon also stated in the announcement that starting June 1, 2021, we will cancel the packaging weight adjustment when determining the shipping weight. For small standard-size products and large standard-size products weighing more than 0.75 pounds and all small oversized products, medium oversized products, and large oversized products, when the volume weight is greater than the product weight, Amazon will use the volume weight.

Sellers should note that Amazon will calculate and charge Amazon logistics delivery fees when the shipment leaves the Amazon fulfillment center. Therefore, if the product is ordered before June 1, 2021, but shipped on or after June 1, 2021 , Amazon will charge according to the new logistics delivery fee standards.

Changes in US sales commission

Yien.com learned that Amazon Global Store has made a detailed description of the changes in sales commissions, as follows ↓

In terms of sales commissions , Amazon will divide appliances into full-size and compact categories, reducing the fee for full-size appliances to 8% while keeping the fee for compact categories unchanged.

Amazon will increase its sales commission on personal computers to 8% from 6%, bringing it in line with other electronic equipment categories.

Amazon will add a 7% refill fee to new prescription pet food products to cover the cost of maintaining the veterinary confirmation process. This fee change does not apply to other pet food or supplies.

Amazon will charge a Refurbished Program Fee for products sold through the Amazon Renewed program to cover the cost of providing additional services to sellers.

Referral fees for all other categories will remain the same.

2021 Amazon Logistics Return Processing Fee Changes

Compared with the changes in logistics and distribution costs mentioned above, Amazon has provided convenience for sellers in related categories in terms of return processing fees.

Amazon stated in the announcement that starting June 1, 2021, we will make the following changes↓

We are reducing return processing fees for returned items in the Apparel and Shoes categories.

We are eliminating the return processing fee for customer returns in the Watches, Jewelry, Luggage, Handbags, and Sunglasses categories.

However, sellers should note that when Amazon 's fulfillment center receives the returned goods, a return processing fee will be charged. If the returned goods are received before June 1, 2021, the original Amazon logistics fee will be charged.

Amazon will adjust the removal and disposal fees starting June 1, 2021, as shown in the figure below↓

Amazon Logistics manual handling fee will take effect on June 1, 2021. The manual handling fee for each item before June 1, 2021 (January-October) is $0.10 , and the manual handling fee for items shipped on or after June 1, 2021 will be changed to $0.15 . However, in the period from November to December, the previous manual handling fee was $0.15/item , and the price after the change is $0.30/item .

Amazon also gave a detailed description of the changes in the fees for the Amazon Logistics Small and Light Program in the announcement, as shown in the figure below ↓

Sellers: Profits squeezed again

Regarding this wave of fee changes, Amazon said that in December 2020, Amazon decided to postpone the annual fee adjustment plan to the spring of 2021 to help sellers smoothly overcome the challenges of the epidemic . In 2020, Amazon incurred more than $5 billion in costs related to the new crown pneumonia, and it is expected to continue to incur billions of dollars in such costs in the first half of 2021.

In short, Amazon is very good to sellers and has helped them share a lot of pressure and costs. However, in the eyes of many sellers, this fee adjustment has greatly increased the cost burden.

A: I question the increase as it is an average of 2-3%. On most items my fees went up by 8%!

B: Amazon keeps giving back to its customers …and taking money from our hard-working sellers!

C: Costs rise again, and corresponding profits become lower again, but sales volume does not increase.

D: I hope there won’t be a price war like in China, otherwise it will be very difficult for small and medium-sized sellers …

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