Overview

On June 1 2022 Amazon updated the fee schedule for Remote Fulfillment (RF) orders that travel through the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) network. The revision touches the flat per‑order charge, the weight‑tier rates, handling surcharges, and the way currency conversion is applied. Sellers who ship internationally via RF must understand these changes to keep their profit margins intact and to adjust pricing, packaging, and inventory placement accordingly.

Key Points

• Higher flat fee — The mandatory base charge for every RF shipment has been increased, adding a larger fixed cost to each cross‑border order.
• New weight brackets — Amazon introduced revised weight ranges, moving many items into higher‑priced tiers and altering the per‑pound cost calculation.
• Added handling surcharge — Products that exceed standard dimensions or need special packaging now incur an extra fee on top of the weight charge.
• Daily FX conversion — Fees are converted to the seller’s settlement currency using the Amazon FX rate on the shipment date rather than a weekly average, leading to more frequent rate swings.
• Broader product eligibility — Additional categories such as select apparel and accessories can now use RF, but they are subject to the updated fee structure.
• Dedicated fee reporting — The FBA reports now feature a separate “Remote Fulfillment Fees” column, giving sellers clearer insight into the cost of each international shipment.

How the Revised Remote Fulfillment Fees Work

1. Base order charge — Amazon adds a fixed amount to every RF order before any weight‑related fees are calculated.

   • Example: A seller sending a 1‑lb electronic gadget to Canada now pays the new base charge plus the weight fee, whereas previously only the weight component applied.

2. Weight‑tier calculation — Items are sorted into new weight intervals (e.g., 0‑1 lb, >1‑2 lb, >2‑5 lb, etc.), each with its own per‑pound rate.