Overview

Amazon is rolling out a series of FBA fee adjustments for the Canadian marketplace beginning in February 2024. While the average increase per unit is about $0.22 CAD, the overhaul introduces new discounts, a low‑inventory surcharge, and tighter aged‑inventory penalties that directly affect cash flow and stock‑planning. Sellers who adapt quickly can offset the added costs or even improve their margins.

Key Points

• Average fee rise — Fulfillment fees climb roughly $0.20 CAD per unit, resulting in a net $0.22 CAD increase across most product categories.
• Low‑price discount — Items priced under $11 CAD qualify for a $0.55 CAD reduction in the fulfillment charge, easing pressure on low‑margin listings.
• SIPP savings — Products that ship in their own packaging (Ships In Product Packaging) can save between $0.05 and $1.68 CAD per unit, depending on size and weight.
• Under‑stock surcharge — Beginning April 1, sellers with fewer than four weeks of inventory on hand for envelope or standard‑size items will incur a new fee.
• Aged inventory penalties — From April 15, inventory stored 271‑365 days will attract a surcharge, and fees for stock older than 365 days increase further.
• Returns processing fee — Starting June 1, categories with high return rates—such as apparel and shoes—will be charged an additional processing fee per return.

What's Changing

1. Baseline fulfillment fee increase — Amazon adds a modest bump to the core pick‑and‑pack charge; for a 12‑oz, standard‑size item the fee moves from $2.50 CAD to $2.70 CAD, illustrating the $0.20 CAD average lift.
2. Low‑price product discount — A $0.55 CAD reduction applies to any SKU listed at $10.99 CAD or lower; a $9.99 CAD kitchen gadget that previously paid $1.80 CAD in fees now pays $1.25 CAD.
3. Ships In Product Packaging (SIPP) discount — When a seller ships a 3‑lb, medium‑size toy in its original box without an extra Amazon box, the per‑unit fee drops by $0.90 CAD, compared with the $1.68 CAD maximum saving for heavier items.