Overview

Amazon lets sellers clear out large blocks of FBA stock by submitting a single, tab‑delimited file instead of filing individual removal requests. The bulk removal tool is vital for anyone needing to dispose of slow‑moving units, handle recalls, or avoid long‑term storage fees before they hit critical deadlines.

Key Points

• File‑based removal — Up to 1,000 distinct SKUs can be processed in one upload, eliminating the need to click “Create removal” for each product.
• Per‑unit charge — Amazon assesses a fee for every item it picks up, so sellers must compare removal costs against potential liquidation or disposal expenses.
• Tab‑delimited requirement — The request must be saved as a plain‑text, tab‑separated file; an Excel‑style .xlsx upload will be rejected by the system.
• Official template available — A downloadable workbook on the Removal Order Documents page includes instructions, column definitions, validation rules, and an error‑checking sheet to catch formatting problems early.
• Upload history tracking — The platform records the last ten bulk submissions, showing batch IDs, timestamps, and any error messages for quick follow‑up.
• Maximum SKU limit — Exceeding the 1,000‑SKU cap causes the entire file to time out, so large catalogs must be split into multiple submissions.

How the Bulk Removal Process Works

1. Download the template — From the Removal Order Documents page, sellers pull the official workbook; the “Request” tab is where SKUs and quantities are entered. Example: A seller of home‑goods downloads the file to prepare a removal of 500 units across 120 SKUs.
2. Populate the request tab — Each row receives a valid Amazon SKU, the quantity to remove, and the desired disposition (disposal or return). Example: SKU B001XYZ, quantity 20, disposition “Dispose” is entered on its own line.
3. Export as tab‑delimited text — Using “Save As” or “Export” in the spreadsheet program, the file is saved with a .txt extension and tab separators. .txt)” and confirms the file size is under 5 MB.*