To begin with, what is Amazon FBA?

 

FBA stands for Fulfillment By Amazon, a program that is part of “Supply Chain by Amazon.” It is a service that manages logistics for businesses, meaning logistics are handled directly by Amazon. Once a company subscribes to this service, it sends its products to one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, where Amazon takes care of picking, packing, order shipping, customer service, and returns. All of this is wrapped in the Amazon Prime experience.

 

Among the advantages of this program are free shipping for the contracting company’s customers, with a promise of delivery within a maximum of two days, and uninterrupted customer service that includes post-sale support.

 

What is Supply Chain by Amazon?

 

Supply Chain by Amazon is a fully automated system that manages products throughout the entire supply chain, from manufacturing to final delivery to the customer anywhere in the world. It saves costs and time by enabling rapid shipments and ensures inventory availability thanks to agile logistics processes.

 

These are the new 2024 fees for the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) service:

 

The fees for the FBA service are determined by three standards: product weight and dimensions without packaging, and product dimensions when packed or with packaging.

 

At the beginning of 2024, modifications were made to the values assigned to these standards, establishing that:

 

• Products weighing less than 20 pounds are measured in 2-ounce intervals. This does not apply to the apparel category.
• Products weighing more than 20 pounds are measured in 4-ounce intervals.
• Table of measurements, weight, and product dimensions: These indicators determine the fees for Amazon’s FBA service.

 

Table of measurements, weight, and product dimensions: These indicators determine the fees for Amazon’s FBA service.

Size tier	Greater of unit weight or dimensional weight	Longest side	Median side	Shortest side	Length + girth
Small standard-size	Up to 16 oz	Up to 15 inches	Up to 12 inches	Up to 0.75 inches	N/A
Large standard-size	Up to 20 lbs	Up to 18 inches	Up to 14 inches	Up to 8 inches	N/A
Large bulky	Up to 50 lbs	Up to 59 inches	Up to 33 inches	Up to 33 inches	Up to 130 inches
Extra-large 0 to 50 lbs	Up to 50 lbs	+59 inches	+33 inches	+33 inches	+130 inches
Extra-large +50 to 70 lbs	+50 to 70 lbs
Extra-large +70 to 150 lbs	+70 to 150 lbs
Extra-large +150lbs	Over 150 lbs

 

Amazon FBA Special Rates for the 2024 Peak Season

As the busiest shopping season approaches, the peak season rates (holiday peak fulfillment fee) for Amazon’s FBA logistics service will be in effect from October 15, 2024, to January 14, 2025. These rates will not apply to products in the apparel category or to products considered hazardous goods.

Starting January 15, 2025, these changes will revert once the off-peak season begins.

Below, we compare the off-peak vs. peak season pricing for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA):

Amazon FBA Fulfillment Rates for 2024/2025 – Excluding Apparel

 

Size tier	Shipping weight	2024 non-peak fees (April 15th – October 14th, 2024)	2024 peak fees (October 15th, 2024 – January 14th, 2025)
Small standard	2 oz or less	$3.06	$3.25
	+2 to 4 oz	$3.15	$3.34
	+4 to 6 oz	$3.24	$3.44
	+6 to 8 oz	$3.33	$3.53
	+8 to 10 oz	$3.43	$3.64
	+10 to 12 oz	$3.53	$3.74
	+12 to 14 oz	$3.60	$3.82
	+14 to 16 oz	$3.65	$3.87
Large standard	4 oz or less	$3.68	$3.92
	+4 to 8 oz	$3.90	$4.16
	+8 to 12 oz	$4.15	$4.43
	+12 to 16 oz	$4.55	$4.84
	+1 to 1.25 lbs	$4.99	$5.29
	+1.25 to 1.5 lbs	$5.37	$5.68
	+1.5 to 1.75 lbss	$5.52	$5.84
	+1.75 to 2 lbs	$5.77	$6.10
	+2 to 2.25 lbs	$5.87	$6.24
	+2.25 to 2.5 lbs	$6.05	$6.44
	+2.5 to 2.75 lbs	$6.21	$6.61
	+2.75 to 3 lbs	$6.62	$7.03
	+3 to 20 lbs	$6.92 + $0.08 per 4 oz interval above first 3 lbs	$7.03 + $0.08 per 4 oz interval above first 3 lbs
Large bulky	0 to 50 lbs	$9.61 + $0.38 per lb	$10.65 + $0.38 per lb
Extra-large  0 to 50 lbs		$26.33 + $0.38 per lb	$29.06 + $0.38 per lb
Extra-large  +50 to 70 lbs	+50 to 70 lbs	$40.12 + $0.75 per each lb above 51 lbs	$42.93 + $0.75 per each lb above 51 lbs
Extra-large  +70 to 150 lbs	+70 to 150 lbs	$54.81 + $0.75 per each lb above 71 lbs	$59,23 + $0.75 per each lb above 71 lbs
Extra-large +150lbs	+150 lbs	$194,95 +$0.19 per each lb above 151 lbs	$203.46 +$0.19 per each lb above 151 lbs

 

To understand it in more detail, we provide an example:

Assuming our product is a standard-sized clothes iron, its dimensions and weight would be:

• Dimensions: 12.6 x 6.6 x 5.5 inches
• Dimensional weight: 3.29 pounds
• Unit weight: 3.35 pounds

The applicable fees for this product, based on the previously shared information, would be:

• Shipping weight range: 3.25 to 3.5 pounds
• Off-peak season rate 2024: $7.08 ($6.92 for the first 3 pounds plus $0.08 for each additional 4-ounce interval)
• Peak season rate 2024: $7.62 ($7.46 for the first 3 pounds plus $0.08 for each additional 4-ounce interval)

 

FBA Fulfillment Rates for Apparel

As mentioned, certain categories, such as apparel, have special rates. Here are the rates for the apparel product category:

 

Size tier	Shipping weight	2024 non-peak fees (April 15th – October 14th, 2024)	2024 peak fees (October 15th, 2024 – January 14th, 2025)
Small standard	4 oz or less	$3.27	$3.50
	+4 to 8 oz	$3.42	$3.67
	+8 to 12 oz	$3.72	$3.67
	+12 to 16 oz	$3.98	$4.27
Large standard	4 oz or less	$4.25	$4.56
	+4 to 8 oz	$4.45	$4.77
	+8 to 12 oz	$4.67	$5.00
	+12 to 16 oz	$5.12	5.46
	+1 to 1.5 lbs	$5.90	$6.27
	+1.5 to 2 lbs	$6.14	$6.53
	+2 to 2.5 lbs	$6.60	$7.04
	+2.5 to 3 lbs	$6.81	$7.27
	+3 to 20 lbs	$6.92 + $0.16/ half-lb above the first 3lbs	$7.59 + $0.16/ half-lb above the first 3lbs
Large bulky	0 to 50 lbs	$9.61 + $0.38/lb	$10.65 + $0.38/lb
Extra-large  0 to 50 lbs		$26.33 + $0.38/lb	$29.06 + $0.38/lb
Extra-large  +50 to 70 lbs	+50 to 70 lbs	$40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lbs	$42.93 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lbs
Extra-large  +70 to 150 lbs	+70 hasta 150 lbs	$54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lbs	$42.93 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lbs
Extra-large +150lbs	+150 lbs	$194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lbs	$203.46 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lbs

 

To understand more in detail, we provide an example:

 

Assuming our product is a standard large t-shirt with the following dimensions and weight:

 

• Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 0.85 inches
• Dimensional weight: 11.45 ounces
• Unit weight: 5.40 ounces

 

The applicable fulfillment fees for this product would be:

 

• Shipping weight range: 8 to 12 ounces
• Off-peak season rate 2024: $4.67
• Peak season rate 2024: $5.00

 

Amazon Fulfillment Rates for Hazardous Goods

 

Another product category with differential rates is hazardous goods. The applicable FBA fees for these products are as follows:

 

Size tier	Shipping weight	2024 non-peak fees (April 15th – October 14th, 2024)	2024 peak fees (October 15th, 2024 – January 14th, 2025)
Small standard-size	2 oz or less	$4.03	$4.37
	+2 to 4 oz	$4.09	$4.46
	+4 to 6 oz	$4.16	$4.56
	+6 to 8 oz	$4.22	$4.65
	+8 to 10 oz	$4.30	$4.76
	+10 to 12 oz	$4.36	$4.85
	+12 to 14 oz	$4.41	$4.93
	+14 to 16 oz	$4.47	$5.02
Large standard-size	4 oz or less	$4.50	$5.09
	+4 to 8 oz	$4.71	$5.33
	+8 to 12 oz	$4.94	$5.59
	+12 to 16 oz	$5.14	$5.81
	+1 to 1.25 lbs	$5.59	$6.28
	+1.25 to 1.5 libras	$5.97	$6.68
	+1.5 to 1.75 lbs	$6.12	$6.85
	+1.75 to 2 lbs	$6.26	$7.01
	+2 to 2.25 lbs	$6.33	$7.10
	+2.25 to 2.5 lbs	$6.51	$7.30
	+2.5 to 2.75 lbs	$6.67	$7.47
	+2.75 to 3 lbs	$7.08	$7.89
	+3 to 20 lbs	$7.38 + $0.08 per each interval of 4 oz above first 3 lbs	$8.28 + $0.08 per each interval of 4 oz above first 3 lbs
Large bulky	0 to 50 lbs	$10.33 + $0.38/lb above the first lb	$11.89 + $0.38 /lb above the first lb
Extra-large  0 to 50 lbs		$28.44 + $0.38/lb above the first lb	$32.48 + $0.38/lb above the first lb
Extra-large  +50 to 70 lbs	+50 to 70 lbs	$43.33 + $0.75 /lb above 51 lbs	$47.43 + $0.75/lb above 51 lbs
Extra-large +70 to 150 lbs	+70 to 150 lbs	$61.94 + $0.75/lb above 71 lbs	$68.30 + $0.75/lb above 71 lbs
Extra-large +150lbs	+150 lbs	$219.53 +$0.19 /lb above 151 lbs	$231.61 +$0.19/lb above 151 lbs

 

Here’s a refined version of your related questions section:

What is the difference between unit weight and dimensional weight?

• Unit weight is the actual weight of the product when it is fully packed.
• Dimensional weight is an estimated weight based on the product’s dimensions (length, width, and height). Depending on the product category and measurement standards, either unit weight or dimensional weight is used to calculate the total shipment weight.

How is dimensional weight calculated?

To calculate dimensional weight, multiply the product’s length, width, and height (in inches) and divide the result by 139. For large bulky and extra-large items, a minimum width and height of 2 inches is assumed. Amazon applies dimensional weight fees when it exceeds the unit weight for standard sizes (large, large bulky, and extra-large, except for items over 150 lbs). Unit weight fees will apply for small items and extra-large items over 150 lbs.

What is Ships in Product Packaging (SIPP)?

SIPP is a program where products are shipped to customers in their original manufacturer packaging, without any additional Amazon packaging. Products certified under the SIPP program automatically receive lower FBA fulfillment fees per unit. Amazon certifies products that meet the SIPP requirements. For more information and details on how to enroll, visit Amazon’s website.

Starting February 5, 2024, discounted fulfillment fees for SIPP-certified products came into effect.

 

2024 discounts for each SIPP certified unit
Size tier	Shipping weight	SIPP discount excluding apparel	Shipping weight	SIPP discount for apparel
Small standard-size	2 oz or less	$0.04	4 oz or less	$0.06
	+2 to 4 oz
	+4 to 6 oz	$0.05	+4 to 8 oz	$0.07
	+6 to 8 oz
	+8 to 10 oz	$0.06	+8 to 12 oz
	+10 to 12 oz
	+12 to 14 oz	$0.07	+12 to 16 oz
	+14 to 16 oz
Large standard-size	4 oz or less	$0.04	4 oz or less	$0.06
	+4 to 8 oz		+4 to 8 oz
	+8 to 12 oz	$0.07	+8 to 12 oz	$0.06
	+12 hasta 16 onzas	$0.08	+12 to 16 oz	$0.07
	+1 to 1.25 lbs	$0.09	+1 to 1.25 lbs	$0.08
	+1.25 to 1.5 lbs		+1.25 to 1.5 lbs
	+1.5 to 1.75 lbs	$0.10	+1.5 to 1.75 lbs	$0.09
	+1.75 to 2 lbs	$0.11	+1.75 to 2 lbs
	+2 to 2.25 lbs	$0.12	+2 to 2.25 lbs	$0.12
	+2.25 to 2.5 lbs	$0.13	+2.25 to 2.5 lbs
	+2.5 to 2.75 lbs	$0.14	+2.5 to 2.75 lbs	$0.14
	+2.75 to 3 lbs		+2.75 to 3 lbs
	+3 to 20 lbs	$0.23	+3 to 20 lbs	$0.22
Large bulky	0 to 50 lbs	$1.32	0 to 50 lbs	$0.58

 

Will FBA service fees apply to products ordered before the peak season starting on October 15, 2024?

 

The fees are calculated and charged when the shipment leaves the fulfillment center. If a product is purchased before October 15 but shipped on or after that date, the peak season fees will apply.

 

How is the product circumference calculated?

 

The measurement for this unit is equal to 2 x (middle side + shortest side).