Amazon Seller Policy Updates for 2024

Amazon has rolled out some important changes for sellers this year. Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know:



Shipping and Storage

- Shipments need to arrive at Amazon warehouses faster - 45 days for US sellers, 75 days for international sellers

- New fees if your shipments have issues like incorrect items or late arrival 

- Option to pay to store inventory in specific regions, but no fee, if you're okay with your stock, spread out

- Discounted storage fees for standard-size items during slower seasons ($0.87 to $0.78 per cubic meter)

- $400 credit for new sellers' first shipment within 90 days of listing

- Some auto-replenished products are exempt from storage surcharge starting June 1st.

Fees and Commissions

- 5% commission for clothes under $20, starting January 15th 

- 10% average commission discount for new FBA products

- Changes to fees for Amazon's logistics services

- Sellers using auto-replenishment with Amazon's inbound service get a discount on storage and warehousing fees

- New sellers and new product listings can avoid low-volume inventory fees by joining special programs

- Delivery fee discounts for small items and original packaging

- FBA delivery fees reduced by $0.20 for standard items, $0.61 for oversized

Returns and Support

- New SIPP program lets you use your own branded packaging and get up to $0.58 (US) or €4.83 (Europe) off delivery fees

- "Fighting Return Rates" tool to help analyze customer feedback and returns data, to reduce returns


The key is staying on top of the latest policies to run your Amazon business smoothly. 

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