Overview

Amazon has introduced stricter size and weight restrictions for products sent to its Australian fulfilment centres, affecting both Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) and Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) orders. Sellers shipping to the Australian marketplace will need to ensure their products fall within the new dimensional and weight thresholds or risk having inbound shipments rejected.

What's Changing

• Reduced standard size limits — Products must now fit within 116 cm x 116 cm x 102 cm and weigh no more than 23 kg to be accepted at Australian fulfilment centres.
• TV and monitor exception — Certain televisions and monitors may exceed standard limits up to 180 cm x 122 cm x 102 cm and 45 kg, subject to approval.
• Oversize exception requests — Sellers with non-compliant products can request exceptions through Seller Central, though approval is not guaranteed.
• Existing inventory unaffected — Products already in transit or stored at Australian fulfilment centres are grandfathered under the previous limits.

New Standard Dimensions Explained

The updated limits represent a meaningful reduction in what Amazon Australia will accept. Under the new rules, nearly all products must fit within a 116 cm x 116 cm x 102 cm envelope and weigh no more than 23 kg, with no category-specific exceptions apart from select televisions and monitors.

These constraints are tighter than equivalent limits in several other Amazon marketplaces. Sellers who operate across multiple regions using standardised packaging should pay close attention, as packaging that complies in the US or EU may no longer meet Australian requirements. This is particularly relevant for bulky but lightweight products where the dimensional limits, rather than weight, will be the binding constraint.

Television and Monitor Exception

Amazon has acknowledged that TVs and monitors frequently exceed standard size limits due to their form factor, and has created a limited exception for these products. Qualifying items may be permitted in FBA up to 180 cm x 122 cm x 102 cm and 45 kg.

However, this exception is not automatic. Amazon has indicated that approvals depend on available storage capacity and the time of year. During peak periods such as the lead-up to Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season, Amazon may be less willing to accommodate oversized shipments in these categories. Sellers dealing in large-format electronics should plan inbound shipments well ahead of peak demand and should not assume exceptions will be granted during high-volume windows.