FBA removal order fees
Removal fees are charged per-item removed.
It can take 90 days or more for a removal order to process and the shipment to leave the fulfillment center, and an additional two weeks for the carrier to deliver the shipment.
For more information, go to Remove inventory (overview).
Program specifics: The details, calculations, or rates for this fee vary if enrolled in the following programs. Visit the program-specific Help page for more information.
Fee details
| Frequency of charge | One time |
| Time of charge | When removal order is complete |
| Fee structure | Per unit removed. 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. |
Suggested article: See the following article for more details on how removal order fees are calculated.
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.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Removal fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard size | 0 to 0.5 lb | $0.52 |
| 0.5+ to 1.0 lb | $0.75 | |
| 1.0+ to 2.0 lb | $1.14 | |
| More than 2 lb | $1.51 + $0.63/lb above 2 lb | |
| Oversize and special handling items* | 0 to 1.0 lb | $1.50 |
| 1.0+ to 2.0 lb | $1.96 | |
| 2.0+ to 4.0 lb | $2.89 | |
| 4.0+ to 10.0 lb | $5.05 | |
| More than 10.0 lb | $7.25 + $0.63/lb above 10 lb |
*Special handling items may include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods.
Fee examples
| Product | Shipping weight | Size tier | Removal fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book | 0.5 lb | Standard size | $0.52 per unit |
| Shoes | 1 lb | Standard size (special handling) | $1.50 per unit |
| Dumbbells | 22 lb | Oversize | $14.81 per unit |
Tools
| Estimating fees | This tool can be used only when you want to remove the units from your inventory and should not be used just to preview of the removal order fee. For removal order fee calculation, refer to the "Rate cards" section mentioned above. |
| Reporting fees |
Frequently asked questions
How is shipping weight calculated for standard-size items under 1 lb?
Shipping weight in the standard-size tiers under 1 lb is calculated by rounding up to the nearest 0.5 lb. For the remaining size tiers, the shipping weight is calculated by rounding up to the nearest whole pound.
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