Amazon Australia Tightens FBA Size and Weight Limits: What Sellers Need to Know
Amazon Australia has reduced the maximum size and weight limits for FBA and MCF products, requiring most items to fit within 116x116x102 cm and 23 kg. Sellers with oversized inventory need to review their catalogues and may need to request exceptions or arrange alternative fulfilment.
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.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Sellers shipping to Amazon Australia need to immediately check whether their products comply with the new, tighter size and weight restrictions. Non-compliant shipments could be rejected at fulfilment centres, disrupting inventory levels and sales velocity in the Australian marketplace.
Key Takeaways
- Most FBA products in Australia must now fit within 116x116x102 cm and weigh under 23 kg
- TVs and monitors may qualify for a limited exception up to 180x122x102 cm and 45 kg, but approval depends on capacity and seasonality
- Existing inventory in transit or storage is grandfathered, but all future shipments must comply
- Oversize exception requests can be submitted through Seller Central but are not guaranteed
Recommended Actions
- →Audit your Australian FBA catalogue to identify any products exceeding the new 116x116x102 cm or 23 kg limits
- →Update product dimensions and weights in Seller Central to ensure accuracy and avoid inbound rejections
- →For non-compliant oversized items, submit exception requests now or arrange third-party fulfilment as a backup
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