Overview

Amazon delayed the planned low-price FBA fees in Belgium from October 1, 2024 to early 2025. The postponement affects items priced at or below €12 including VAT, and Amazon committed to providing at least 45 days advance notice before the fees launch. Low-price FBA fees in other European marketplaces remain unchanged.

Key Points

• Belgium low-price FBA fees delayed — Launch pushed from October 1, 2024 to early 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances
• €12 price threshold unchanged — Items at or below €12 including VAT will be subject to low-price FBA fee structure once launched
• 45-day advance notice guaranteed — Amazon will announce new launch date at least 45 days before fees take effect
• Other EU marketplaces unaffected — Low-price FBA fees in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Netherlands continue under current structures

What Low-Price FBA Fees Do

• Reduced fulfillment costs — Lower fee tier makes it economically viable to offer budget-friendly products through FBA
• Encourages competitive pricing — Designed to help sellers list price-sensitive items without standard FBA fees eroding margins
• Part of EU fee standardization — Belgium rollout is part of Amazon's effort to align fee structures across European fulfillment network

Seller Impact

• Model how fees affect margins — Use extra time to calculate how low-price FBA fees will impact profitability on sub-€12 products in Belgium
• Monitor Seller Central for launch date — Watch for 45-day advance notice announcement to finalize pricing strategies for Q1 2025
• Evaluate fulfillment alternatives — Consider Merchant Fulfilled Network or other options for Belgian operations during interim period
• Establish sales history before fee change — Enter Belgium marketplace now to gather performance data and optimize listings before low-price tier launches