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Shipping with FBA costs 70% less per unit than comparable premium options offered by other major US carriers1

What is Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)?

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a program that lets you outsource order fulfillment to Amazon and offer customers free, two-day shipping through Prime. By enrolling in FBA, you can send your products into Amazon’s global network of fulfillment centers, and we’ll pick, pack, and ship orders, as well as handle customer service and returns. FBA is part of a fully automated set of services we call Supply Chain by Amazon.Learn more about ecommerce fulfillment

Increase sales

Use FBA to deliver orders with the speed and reliability customers love. That can help you increase sales and repeat purchases.

Grow your business

Our network includes hundreds of fulfillment centers worldwide and can help you reach customers around the globe.

Operate with greater ease

Instead of spending time processing orders, handling customer inquiries, and managing returns, use FBA to focus on developing products and delighting customers.

"As long as I have my tools and materials, I can depend on FBA to keep my income constant."

Marcia Asuncion RicchiutiFounder, Kahili CreationsNew Seller Incentives

Get shipping credits, free storage, and more

All new Professional sellers can take advantage of the following:$100 off shipments into the Amazon fulfillment network using the Amazon Partnered Carrier program$200 credit towards fulfillment costs when you use Amazon Global Logistics$400 credit for inbound placement costsFree storage and customer returns with auto-enrollment in the FBA New Selection programLearn more

How FBA works

Step 1

Register for FBA

Sign up for a selling account, or log in to Seller Central if you already have one. To register for FBA, select the gear icon, then Account info. Then select Manage on the Seller Account Information page and click Register for FBA.

Step 2

List and assign products to FBA

You can select some or all of your eligible products for FBA. Before deciding which products to select:

1. Confirm your products are eligible by reviewing FBA product restrictions.
2. Review FBA policies and requirements.
3. Estimate costs using our Revenue Calculator.

You can assign new products during the standard listing process by selecting Amazon will ship and provide customer service (FBA), or change an existing listing to FBA.

Step 3

Send shipment to Amazon

Transport your products to an Amazon fulfillment center using the Send to Amazon workflow. The workflow will guide you through the shipment-creation process, including preparing, packing, and labeling your inventory. To save time and effort, use our FBA Prep Service and FBA Label Service.Watch: Intro to Send to Amazon

Step 4

Let Amazon handle fulfillment

Track your shipments to the Amazon fulfillment network. We receive and store your inventory, pack and ship orders, and handle customer service and returns on your behalf.

Step 5

Manage your FBA inventory

Use the FBA Dashboard to help forecast and manage your FBA inventory.Use a suite of tools and services, including the FBA Restock tool, Replenishment Alerts, and FBA Liquidations, to help you maintain balanced inventory levels, keep your most popular products in stock, and avoid long-term storage costs.Watch: FBA inventory overview

Step 6

Optimize and expand your business

Use a suite of FBA services to help streamline your operations.Pair FBA with programs like Amazon Global Logistics, Remote Fulfillment with FBA, and Amazon Export to help reach more customers around the world.Learn more with the FBA beginner’s guide and other key training videos.Not sure if FBA is right for you? Read 5 factors to consider

Save with the FBA New Selection program

You can get free monthly storage, rebates, and waivers through the FBA New Selection program. As a new seller, you’re automatically enrolled when you bring new eligible products to FBA and create an FBA shipment within 90 days of listing your first buyable product. As part of the program, you get access to the FBA New Selection dashboard, which shows your enrolled products and the savings you’re enjoying.Learn more about the FBA New Selection program

How much does FBA cost?

Costs for FBA depend on the products you sell and the exact services you use. Compare FBA to the cost of fulfilling customer orders yourself, then select the right fulfillment method for each product.

FBA fulfillment costs

The fulfillment cost per unit includes picking and packing your orders, shipping and handling, customer service, and product returns. Costs are based on the weights and dimensions of your product. Shipping weight is calculated based on the item’s unit weight or dimensional weight.Learn more about product size tiersLearn how to determine your product's shipping weightNon-apparel

Size tier

Shipping weight

Fulfillment cost

Small standard2 oz or less2+ to 4 oz4+ to 6 oz6+ to 8 oz8+ to 10 oz10+ to 12 oz12+ to 14 oz14+ to 16 oz$3.06$3.15$3.24$3.33$3.43$3.53$3.60$3.65Large standard4 oz or less4+ to 8 oz8+ to 12 oz12+ to 16 oz1+ to 1.25 lb1.25+ to 1.5 lb1.5+ to 1.75 lb1.75+ to 2 lb2+ to 2.25 lb2.25+ to 2.5 lb2.5+ to 2.75 lb2.75+ to 3 lb3+ lb to 20 lb$3.68$3.90$4.15$4.55$4.99$5.37$5.52$5.77$5.87$6.05$6.21$6.62$6.92 + $0.08 per 4 oz interval above first 3 lbLarge bulky0 to 50 lb$9.61 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 0 to 50 lb0 to 50 lb$26.33 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 50+ to 70 lb50+ to 70 lb$40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lbExtra-large 70+ to 150 lb70+ to 150 lb$54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lbExtra-large 150+ lb150+ lb$194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lbApparel

Size tier

Shipping weight

Fulfillment cost

Small standard4 oz or less4+ to 8 oz8+ to 12 oz12+ to 16 oz$3.27$3.42$3.72$3.98Large standard4 oz or less4+ to 8 oz8+ to 12 oz12+ to 16 oz1+ to 1.5 lb1.5+ to 2 lb2+ to 2.5 lb2.5+ to 3 lb3+ lb to 20 lb$4.25$4.45$4.67$5.12$5.90$6.14$6.60$6.81$6.92 + $0.16 /half-lb above first 3 lbLarge bulky0 to 50 lb$9.61 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 0 to 50 lb0 to 50 lb$26.33 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 50+ to 70 lb50+ to 70 lb$40.12 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lbExtra-large 70+ to 150 lb70+ to 150 lb$54.81 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lbExtra-large 150+ lb150+ lb$194.95 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lbLow-Price FBA: Non-apparel

Size tier

Shipping weight

Fulfillment cost

Small standard2 oz or less2+ to 4 oz4+ to 6 oz6+ to 8 oz8+ to 10 oz10+ to 12 oz12+ to 14 oz14+ to 16 oz$2.29$2.38$2.47$2.56$2.66$2.76$2.83$2.88Large standard4 oz or less4+ to 8 oz8+ to 12 oz12+ to 16 oz1+ to 1.25 lb1.25+ to 1.5 lb1.5+ to 1.75 lb1.75+ to 2 lb2+ to 2.25 lb2.25+ to 2.5 lb2.5+ to 2.75 lb2.75+ to 3 lb3+ lb to 20 lb$2.91$3.13$3.38$3.78$4.22$4.60$4.75$5.00$5.10$5.28$5.44$5.85$6.15 + $0.08 per 4 oz interval above first 3 lbLarge bulky0 to 50 lb$8.84 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 0 to 50 lb0 to 50 lb$25.56 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 50+ to 70 lb50+ to 70 lb$39.35 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lbExtra-large 70+ to 150 lb70+ to 150 lb$54.04 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lbExtra-large 150+ lb150+ lb$194.18 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lbLow-Price FBA: Apparel

Size tier

Shipping weight

Fulfillment cost

Small standard4 oz or less4+ to 8 oz8+ to 12 oz12+ to 16 oz$2.50$2.65$2.95$3.21Large standard4 oz or less4+ to 8 oz8+ to 12 oz12+ to 16 oz1+ to 1.5 lb1.5+ to 2 lb2+ to 2.5 lb2.5+ to 3 lb3+ lb to 20 lb$3.48$3.68$3.90$4.35$5.13$5.37$5.83$6.04$6.15 + $0.16/half-lb interval above first 3 lbLarge bulky0 to 50 lb$8.84 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 0 to 50 lb0 to 50 lb$25.56 + $0.38/lb interval above first lbExtra-large 50+ to 70 lb50+ to 70 lb$39.35 + $0.75/lb interval above 51 lbExtra-large 70+ to 150 lb70+ to 150 lb$54.04 + $0.75/lb interval above 71 lbExtra-large 150+ lb150+ lb$194.18 + $0.19/lb interval above 151 lb

FBA storage costs

Inventory storage costs are charged monthly based on the daily average volume (measured in cubic feet) for the space your inventory occupies in Amazon fulfillment centers. The volume measurement is based on unit size when properly packaged and ready to ship.Standard sizeJanuary - September$0.78 per cubic footOctober - December$2.40 per cubic footOversizeJanuary - September$0.56 per cubic footOctober - December$1.40 per cubic footAdditional inventory storage costs apply to products classified as dangerous goods and for sellers who have a high volume of inventory stored relative to the volume of their recent weekly sales.Learn more about inventory storage costs on Seller Central Help

Product examples

Product

Size tier

Dimension

Unit weight

Shipping weight range

Fulfillment cost

T-shirtLarge standard size (Apparel, 8+ to 12 oz)13" x 9" x 0.85"5.4 oz8+ to 12 oz$4.67Baby CotLarge Bulky24" x 7.5" x 6"7.90 lb7+ to 8 lb$12.27 ($9.61 for first 1 lb plus $0.38 for each additional 1 lb interval)MonitorExtra-Large 0 to 50 lbs54" x 35" x 3.5"41 lb47+ to 48 lb1$44.19 ($26.33 for first 1 lb plus $0.38 for each additional 1 lb interval)1Based on a dimensional weight of 47.59 lb, which is greater than the unit weight.

Other FBA costs

Aged inventory

Charged monthly for all items stored in a fulfillment center for more than 181 days. Maintaining sound inventory health can help you avoid this cost.

Returns processing

Charged on orders when Amazon provides a customer with free return shipping.

Removal, disposal, and liquidation orders

You can have Amazon return, dispose of, or liquidate your inventory in a fulfillment center for a per-item charge.

FBA Inbound placement service

Placing inventory closer to customers in multiple fulfillment centers across the country is critical to delivering products faster and at a lower cost. The cost for the FBA inbound placement service for standard and large bulky sized products reflects the cost of distributing inventory to fulfillment centers close to customers. When you create a shipping plan, you’ll see a cost estimate for each available inbound placement option. You’ll be charged for the FBA inbound placement service 45 days after your shipment is received based on inbound location and quantities received. Go to FBA Inbound placement service for more information.Learn more about inventory placement service on Seller Central HelpRevenue Calculator

Estimate your FBA costs

You can use our Revenue Calculator to compare estimates for FBA and your own fulfillment method.

1. Search the Amazon catalog for a product or define one using dimensions, weight, category, price, and shipping charges.
2. Review and adjust inputs for Amazon Fulfillment and Your fulfillment to calculate—and recalculate— fees, costs, and revenue.

Compare fulfillment options with the Amazon revenue calculator

Did you know?

Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) may lower your FBA costs

AWD is a low-cost bulk storage solution that distributes to the Amazon store and non-Amazon sales channels. Ship to AWD to get simple, pay-as-you-go pricing that has no seasonal surcharges and includes FBA inbound placement services. You can also enjoy auto-replenishment from AWD to FBA, saving you costs, effort, and time while maintaining optimal inventory levels.Learn more about AWD

Get help identifying products that could thrive with FBA

Our FBA Enrollment Opportunities tool uses machine learning to spot products in your existing catalog that could benefit from an FBA program. Browse a list of products and recommended programs, and use an estimated potential sales lift for each recommendation to help make your enrollment decision. You can start the enrollment process directly from the tool.Get started with FBA Enrollment Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon FBA?Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a program that lets you to outsource order fulfillment to Amazon. This ecommerce fulfillment option is part of a fully automated set services we call Supply Chain by Amazon. With FBA, Amazon stores, picks, packs, ships, and delivers the products to customers. How does Amazon FBA work?You can enroll products in FBA and ship inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers for storage. When products sell, Amazon personnel can pick, package, and ship the orders to customers for you. Amazon fulfillment specialists can also process returns and exchanges, in addition to handling customer service. You can also track deliveries and sales via the Seller Central dashboard.How to sell using Amazon FBA?You can get started in three steps:

• Create a selling plan
• Register for FBA
• List products
• Prep and ship inventory to Amazon

Learn more about how to get started with FBADo I need a Professional selling plan to use FBA?You can use FBA with either an Individual or a Professional selling plan. However, FBA might be a more cost-effective choice if you sell 40 items or more per month with a Professional plan. To determine whether FBA is right for you, calculate your margins by taking storage and fulfillment costs into account. You might also want to consider upgrading to a Professional selling plan if you’d like to use advanced features like Sponsored Brands product listing ads and brand analytics. Learn more in this guide to selling on Amazon.How much does FBA cost per item?Costs vary per item and include fulfillment and storage. Use our Revenue Calculator to compare estimated costs for FBA and your own fulfillment method.What is an FBA seller?An FBA seller is an ecommerce business that sells in Amazon’s store and outsources inventory management to Amazon through the FBA program. The seller sends products to Amazon warehouses for order fulfillment. Amazon stores the inventory until a customer places an order. Then Amazon picks, packs, and ships the order.How can I become an Amazon FBA seller?If you’re already selling on Amazon, you can enroll products in FBA through Seller Central. Choose to register as little as a single product, or outsource your entire inventory to FBA. Then, package and ship inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers, and we can take care of the rest. If you’re new to Amazon, sign up for a selling plan and create product listings. Then you can send inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers.What to sell with Amazon FBA?Generally speaking, most products for sale in Amazon’s store are eligible for FBA. You can sell virtually anything—from teas to quirky T-shirts or surfboards. Some products require prior approval before you can sell them. In addition, certain products are either not eligible for FBA or must meet specific requirements before qualifying for FBA.Learn more about FBA Product RestrictionsWhat is "fulfillment"?Fulfillment is the process of storing, packing, and shipping orders, as well as handling returns and exchanges. Some businesses manage fulfillment in-house, while others use a service like Fulfillment by Amazon or some combination of in-house and third-party options. Effective, reliable fulfillment delights customers. Learn more about ecommerce fulfillment options

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