Amazon Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) and Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) Fee Schedule

Introduction

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the fees associated with Amazon's Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) and Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) services. It details the costs for fulfillment, storage, and various optional services across different European marketplaces, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, and Ireland. The fees are structured based on product size, weight, destination, shipping speed, and the number of units per order (Units Per Order - UPO).

Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) Costs

FBA costs are calculated based on several factors:

• Fulfilment Costs: A fixed fee per unit, determined by the product's dimensions and weight. This includes standard fulfillment fees, low-price fulfillment fees, and fees for specific product categories like apparel and accessories.
• Storage Costs: Charged per cubic meter or cubic foot per month, based on the product's location, the calendar month, and the average daily inventory volume. Additional fees may apply for storage utilization and aged inventory.
• Optional Service Costs: Fees for services such as returns processing, removal, liquidation, preparation services, and handling of high-return-percentage products.
• Referral Fees: A percentage of the selling price, varying by product category, charged for each item sold.

The document provides detailed tables outlining these costs for various product sizes and weights across different European countries.

Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) Costs

MCF allows sellers to fulfill orders from other sales channels using Amazon's fulfillment network. MCF costs are calculated similarly to FBA, based on:

• Fulfilment Costs: Determined by destination country, shipping speed (standard or expedited), and Units Per Order (UPO).
• Storage Costs: Similar to FBA, charged monthly based on inventory volume and location.
• Optional Service Costs: Fees for services like returns, removal, and preparation.

Specific tables detail MCF costs for local shipments within the UK and international shipments across Europe (EFN).

Key Programs and Considerations

• Pan-European FBA: Enables sellers to store inventory in local fulfillment centers and distribute it based on customer demand across eligible European countries, often with lower fulfillment costs and faster delivery.
• European Fulfilment Network (EFN): Allows sellers to fulfill orders from inventory stored in one European country to customers in other EU countries, incurring international shipping fees.
• Remote Fulfilment (UK to EU): Facilitates cross-border selling between the UK and EU without the need for local VAT registration in the destination country.
• Shipping in Product Packaging (SIPP): A program that offers reduced fulfillment fees for products shipped in their original packaging without additional Amazon packaging.
• Central Europe Program (CEP): Allows sellers with German inventory to utilize Amazon's fulfillment network in Poland and the Czech Republic to potentially reduce fulfillment costs.
• Low Inventory Storage Fees: Applied when inventory levels are consistently low compared to sales, impacting the ability to distribute products efficiently.
• Aged Inventory Fees: Incurred for inventory stored in fulfillment centers for extended periods.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The document includes a FAQ section addressing common queries regarding FBA and MCF services, including:

• Additional fees beyond fulfillment, storage, and optional services.
• How storage costs are calculated.
• Pan-European fees for extra-large items.
• Processing fees for high-return-percentage products.
• Differences in fulfillment costs for media vs. non-media items.
• Low inventory storage fees.
• Shipping in Product Packaging program benefits.
• Aged inventory fees.
• Product restrictions for FBA.
• Handling of damaged or lost items.
• Amazon customer service for FBA orders.
• Inventory preparation and shipping requirements.
• Details on the Central Europe Program (CEP), Pan-European FBA, European Fulfilment Network (EFN), and Pan-European Inventory (MCI).
• Tax implications of international sales.

Helpful Links

The document provides links to resources such as Seller Central, seller forums, partner support, and the revenue calculator for further information.