End of the Amazon Small and Light FBA Program

For several years, Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Small and Light program has been a boon for sellers dealing in low-cost, small, and light products, offering them an option to enjoy lower FBA rates due to slower shipping speeds. Unfortunately, Amazon has announced that the Small and Light program will be absorbed into the broader FBA program. Here are the official details:

• Effective Date: August 29, 2023

• Fee Impact (existing Small & Light products): Higher FBA rates ($0.30 higher than current Small and Light)

• Fee Impact (non Small & Light products): Reduced FBA rates ($0.77 lower than standard FBA rates)

• Service Impact (existing Small & Light products): All shipments will now be within the faster 2 day FBA shipping

• Maximum Retail Price: $10

Although this is spun as a positive announcement for sellers, this is a cost add for sellers using Small & Light mixed with a lower retail price requirement of $10. We encourage each of our clients to re-evaluate pricing for lower retail items.

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