Overview

Amazon's Remote Fulfillment with FBA program allows US-based sellers to reach customers in Canada, Mexico, and Brazil without maintaining separate inventory in those countries. Instead of shipping products to fulfillment centers in each marketplace, sellers can use their existing US inventory to fulfill orders placed on Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.mx, and Amazon.com.br. Understanding the fee structure for this program is essential for sellers evaluating whether cross-border expansion makes financial sense.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Separate fee structure — Remote fulfillment fees replace the standard FBA fulfillment fees that would normally apply in Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. US orders continue to use standard US FBA fees.
• Higher per-unit costs — Cross-border fulfillment fees are typically higher than domestic FBA fees due to the added costs of international shipping, customs processing, and currency conversion.
• Size and weight tiers apply — Fees are calculated based on product size tier and shipping weight, similar to domestic FBA, but with rate tables specific to each destination marketplace.
• US inventory only — Sellers use their existing US FBA inventory, which means no additional storage fees in foreign fulfillment centers, though US storage fees still apply.
• Referral fees are separate — Remote fulfillment fees cover only the pick, pack, and ship costs. Standard referral fees for each marketplace still apply on top of fulfillment fees.

How the Fee Structure Works

Remote fulfillment fees are determined by the destination marketplace where the customer places the order. Each marketplace — Canada, Mexico, and Brazil — has its own rate table with fees based on product size tier and shipping weight. Products are categorized into standard-size and oversize tiers, with further breakdowns by weight ranges. The fees account for the additional logistics involved in cross-border shipping, including export processing from the US and import handling at the destination country. Sellers should note that these fees are denominated in US dollars regardless of the local currency used by the buyer, which simplifies accounting and financial planning.