FBA disposal order fees
This article applies to selling in: United States

FBA disposal order fees

Disposal fees are charged per unit when you request that Amazon dispose of items in your FBA inventory stored at an Amazon fulfillment center. You can also remove inventory from a fulfillment center by submitting a removal order. For more information, see Remove inventory (overview).

Fee details

Frequency of charge One time
Time of charge When disposal order is complete
Fee structure Per unit disposed. Rate based on unit shipping weight.

Values used to calculate fee

Product size tier Product size tiers are measurement categories based on the unit weight, product dimensions, and dimensional weight of a packaged item. Learn how to determine your product-size tier, or use the Monthly Storage Fees report to see the size tier information for products you have previously stored in FBA.
Shipping weight Shipping weight is the item weight to ship an order of the item. The shipping weight is calculated based on the item’s unit weight or dimensional weight, depending on size tier and whichever is greater. Learn how to determine your product's shipping weight.

Rate cards

Use the size tier of your product to determine which rate card applies. If your product requires special handling*, then use the Oversize and special handling items rate card.

Note: Shipping weight in the standard-size tiers under 1 lb is calculated by rounding up to the nearest 0.1 lb. For the remaining size tiers, the shipping weight is calculated by rounding up to the nearest whole pound.
Size tier Shipping weight Disposal fee per unit
Standard size 0 to 0.5 lb $1.04
0.5+ to 1.0 lb $1.53
1.0+ to 2.0 lb $2.27
More than 2 lb $2.89 + $1.06/lb above 2 lb
Large bulky, extra-large and special handling items* 0 to 1.0 lb $3.12
1.0+ to 2.0 lb $4.30
2.0+ to 4.0 lb $6.36
4.0+ to 10.0 lb $10.04
More than 10.0 lb $14.32 + $1.06/lb above 10 lb

*Large bulky and extra-large are previously called oversize. Special handling items may include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods.

Fee examples

Example 1: Standard-size item, shipping weight of 0.5+ to 1.0 lb

You request the disposal of two standard-size units, and each unit has a shipping weight of 0.56 lb. The unit's shipping weight is rounded up to 0.6 lb. Given that the unit has a shipping weight between 0.5 and 1 lb, the per-unit disposal fee is $1.53. You will be charged a disposal fee of $1.53 per unit, for a total of $3.06, when the disposal order is complete.

Example 2: Oversize item, shipping weight over 10.0 lb

You request the disposal of three oversize units, and each unit has a shipping weight of 10.1 lb. The unit's shipping weight is rounded up to 11 lb. The resulting per-unit disposal fee will be $15.38 ($14.32 for the first 10 lb and $1.06 for the additional 1 lb). You will be charged a disposal fee of $15.38 per unit, for a total of $46.14, when the disposal order is complete.

Tools

Estimating fees For the disposal order fee calculation, refer to the "Rate cards" section mentioned above.
Reporting fees

Removal order detail report

Payments - Transaction View

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to dispose of inventory after creating a request?

Typically, disposal orders are processed in 14 business days. However, order processing may take 30 business days or more during the holiday season and peak removal periods.

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