Overview

Amazon announced a revised fee schedule for its Fulfillment‑by‑Amazon (FBA) service that will take effect on January 1 2025. At the same time, TikTok is piloting a shoppable‑video feature that embeds direct Amazon product links inside short‑form content. Both changes reshape cost structures and traffic sources, so sellers must adjust pricing, inventory, and advertising plans before the new year begins.

Key Points

• Standard‑size fee hike — Base fulfillment fees for all standard‑size items rise, meaning a 6‑ounce kitchen gadget will cost sellers a few cents more per unit than in 2024.
• Weight‑tier reshuffle — Amazon introduces new weight brackets; a 1.2‑pound electronics accessory now falls into a higher tier and incurs a larger per‑pound charge.
• Storage rate revision – Monthly inventory‑storage fees increase, with peak‑season (October‑December) rates climbing above 2024 levels, affecting sellers who hold large seasonal stock.
• Long‑term storage surcharge — Items stored longer than 365 days will be billed at the new peak‑season rate, raising the cost of excess inventory such as off‑season décor.
• TikTok shoppable video pilot — Creators in the test can attach an Amazon URL directly to a video caption, letting viewers tap a “Shop Now” tag and land on the product page without leaving TikTok.
• Potential ROI offset — Early metrics show higher conversion rates for traffic sourced from TikTok’s embedded links, which could help sellers absorb the higher FBA fees if the channel proves cost‑effective.

How the 2025 FBA Fee Changes Work

1. Revised fulfillment charge — Amazon now applies a higher per‑unit fee based on size and weight; for example, a 6‑ounce kitchen gadget that cost $2.50 to fulfill in 2024 will cost roughly $2.60 in 2025.
2. Updated weight‑tier pricing — Products are grouped into new weight ranges; a 1.2‑pound electronics accessory moves from the “0.5‑to‑1 lb” tier to the “1‑to‑2 lb” tier, triggering the higher per‑pound rate.
3. — Inventory that remains in Amazon warehouses for more than a year is charged at the new peak‑season storage rate, so a seller with 500 units of seasonal décor will see a monthly increase of several dollars.