Overview

Amazon has tightened the inbound shipment rules for its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) network, introducing lower maximum dimensions and weight limits that take effect immediately. The new caps affect every product sent to an Amazon fulfillment centre, and sellers with bulky or heavy inventory must verify compliance to avoid rejection. Missing the updated thresholds can halt restocking, increase costs, and force a shift to alternative fulfillment methods.

Key Points

• New dimensional ceiling — General merchandise may not exceed 164 cm × 121 cm × 101 cm, while televisions are allowed up to 178 cm × 121 cm × 101 cm.
• Weight restriction — The maximum weight for most items is now 22 kg; televisions can weigh up to 34 kg.
• Immediate enforcement — Amazon will reject any inbound pallet that surpasses the new limits on the day it arrives at the centre.
• Separate from fee tiers — These inbound limits are distinct from the standard‑size versus oversize fee classifications that determine storage and fulfillment charges.
• Impact on high‑volume categories — Furniture, fitness equipment, large appliances, and consumer electronics are the most likely to run afoul of the revised caps.

What's Changing

1. Measurement criteria — Sellers must measure the product including all packaging, because Amazon’s centre staff will re‑measure the shipment upon receipt.

   • Example: A 20 kg dumbbell packaged in a 30 cm × 30 cm × 30 cm box meets the weight limit, but if the box is later replaced with a larger protective case that pushes dimensions to 170 cm × 130 cm × 110 cm, the shipment will be rejected.

2. Two‑tier limit structure — General items follow the 164 cm × 121 cm × 101 cm / 22 kg rule, while televisions receive a slightly larger allowance of 178 cm × 121 cm × 101 cm and 34 kg.

   • Example: A 32‑inch TV in a 150 cm × 100 cm × 20 cm box is fine under the general rule, but a 65‑inch TV in a 180 cm × 110 cm × 30 cm box exceeds the general limit and must be evaluated against the television‑specific ceiling.