In this post, we will cover how Amazon sellers need to package sharp items for Amazon FBA. The packaging requirements ensure safety compliance that protects everyone involved in the fulfillment process from products with sharp edges or points. Sellers must comply with these rules to avoid inventory disposal, disposal fees, and blocking of future shipments. Amazon enforces these requirements to protect its staff during handling and delivery and to ensure that the end customer receives the sharp object safely. When packaged correctly, customers can expect their sharp items to arrive in a way that allows them to open the packaging and access the product without getting injured. This post will show which items are classified as sharp products, the packaging requirements for sharp products, and the consequences of not following those requirements.
Amazon Returns Processing Fee Change 2024
Amazon recently announced they will be updating their returns processing fee in 2024. This update will change how Amazon charges for return fees. They are introducing return rate thresholds for product categories. Along with the updated fees, there’s an updated FBA Returns dashboard that shows sellers if they are above or below these thresholds. Understanding these updates is important for sellers to avoid unexpected charges. Sellers that reduce the number of returns will reduce costs related to FBA fees, improve customer satisfaction, and improve the profitability of their business. This post will cover the returns processing fee, 2024 changes to the returns processing fee, the updated FBA Returns dashboard, and best practices for reducing Amazon returns.
Amazon Ships in Product Packaging Program
The Amazon Ship in Product Packaging program can help you reduce costs by minimizing packaging, damages, and FBA fees. This program is available to all sellers who use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) starting February 5th, 2024. The SIPP program, formerly known as Ships in Own Container (SIOC), reduces packaging by verifying products that can be shipped without an Amazon box, envelope, or bag and arrive to customers undamaged. Qualified products will ship in their own branded product packaging without any additional Amazon packaging material. This lowers FBA fees, reduces waste, and increases brand awareness to connect with customers. If you’re thinking of redesigning your product packaging or curious if your current packaging qualifies, continue reading to understand the benefits, packaging requirements, and testing requirements for the Ships in Product Packaging program.