On September 13, 2021, Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) fulfilment fee changes will take effect. This page details the upcoming changes for the following fulfilment fees:
Note that we will eliminate the packaging weight adjustment for all fees above.
The adjusted core FBA fulfilment fees shown below take effect on September 13, 2021.
To see a comparison of the fees before and after the change based on the new size tiers, go to 2021 Amazon.ca FBA fulfilment fee changes comparison.
Before September 13, 2021 | September 13, 2021, and after | |||||||
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Size tier | Unit weight | Packaging weight | Shipping weight | Fulfilment fee per unit | Size tier | Shipping weight and unit weight (packaging weight no longer applies) | Fulfilment fee per unit | |
Envelope | First 75 g | 25 g | First 100 g | CAD $3.37 | Envelope | First 100 g | CAD $3.41 | |
Each additional 75 g | Each additional 100 g | CAD $0.31 | Each additional 100 g | CAD $0.37 | ||||
Standard | 210 g or less | 40 g | 250 g or less | CAD $5.44 | Standard | First 250 g | CAD $5.50 | |
210+ to 440 g | 60 g | 250+ g to 500 g | CAD $5.57 | 250+ to 500 g | CAD $5.68 | |||
440+ to 875 g | 125 g | 500+ g to 1,000 g | CAD $6.40 | 500+ to1,000 g | CAD $6.49 | |||
875+ to 1,375 g | 125 g | 1,000+ g to 1,500 g | CAD $7.06 | 1,000+ to 1,500 g | CAD $7.17 | |||
Each additional 375 g | 125 g | Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.43 | Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.46 | |||
Oversize |
First 500 g |
500 g |
First 1,000 g | CAD $9.71 | Small oversize | First 500 g | CAD $9.90 | |
Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.47 | |||||||
Medium oversize | First 500 g | CAD $20.35 | ||||||
Each additional 500 g | Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.44 | Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.55 | ||||
Large oversize | First 500 g | CAD $53.44 | ||||||
Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.55 | |||||||
Special oversize | First 500 g | 500 g | First 1,000 g | CAD $134.71 | Special oversize | First 500 g | CAD $134.90 | |
Each additional 500 g | Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.44 | Each additional 500 g | CAD $0.55 |
On September 13, 2021, the current oversize size tier will be divided into the following size tiers:
Before September 13, 2021 | |||||
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Size tier | Maximum unit weight (kg) | Longest side (cm) | Median side (cm) | Shortest side (cm) | Length + girth (cm) |
Oversize | Up to 69 kg | Up to 270 cm | Not applicable | Not applicable | Over 419 cm |
September 13, 2021 and after | |||||
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Size tier | Maximum unit weight (kg) | Longest side (cm) | Median side (cm) | Shortest side (cm) | Length + girth (cm) |
Small oversize | Up to 32 kg | Up to 152 cm | Up to 76 cm | Not applicable | Up to 330 cm |
Medium oversize | Up to 68 kg | Up to 270 cm | Not applicable | Not applicable | Up to 330 cm |
Large oversize | Up to 68 kg | Up to 270 cm | Not applicable | Not applicable | Up to 419 cm |
Special oversize | Over 68 kg | Over 270 cm | Not applicable | Not applicable | Over 419 cm |
On September 13, 2021, lithium batteries, items that contain or are sold with them, as well as dangerous goods (also known as hazmat) will incur a $0.10 per-unit surcharge, in addition to the FBA fulfilment fee.
The following product examples help illustrate the new FBA fee structure.
Envelope | |
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DVD Dimensions: 19.4 cm x 13.8 cm x 1.6 cm Unit weight: 81 g Dimensional weight: 85 g Shipping weight before September 13, 2021: 200 g Shipping weight on September 13, 2021, and after: 100 g |
Fulfilment fee before September 13, 2021 | CAD $3.68 |
Fulfilment fee on September 13, 2021, and after | CAD $3.41 |
Standard | |
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Mobile device case Dimensions: 20.6 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.4 cm Unit weight: 222 g Dimensional weight: 196 g Shipping weight before September 13, 2021: 500 g Shipping weight on September 13, 2021, and after: 250 g |
Fulfilment fee before September 13, 2021 | CAD $5.57 |
Fulfilment fee on September 13, 2021, and after | CAD $5.50 |
Standard (dimensional weight is greater than unit weight) | |
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Glass jars Dimensions: 42.2 cm x 33.8 cm x 19.6 cm Unit weight: 2.99 kg Dimensional weight: 5.59 kg Shipping weight before September 13, 2021: 6.00 kg Shipping weight on September 13, 2021, and after: 6.00 kg |
Fulfilment fee before September 13, 2021 | CAD $10.93 |
Fulfilment fee on September 13, 2021, and after | CAD $11.31 |
Oversize | |
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Television Dimensions: 152.4 x 97.8 x 12.1 cm Unit weight: 44.23 kg Dimensional weight 36.07 kg Shipping weight before September 13, 2021: 45 kg Shipping weight on September 13, 2021, and after: 44.5 kg |
Fulfilment fee before September 13, 2021 | CAD $48.43 |
Fulfilment fee on September 13, 2021, and after | CAD $101.84 |
The new fulfilment fees take effect on September 13, 2021.
The FBA fulfilment fees are calculated and charged when shipments leave Amazon Fulfilment Centres. As a result, if a product is ordered before September 13, 2021, but is shipped on or after that date, the new FBA fulfilment fees will apply.
If you have more questions, please contact Selling Partner Support. If you would like to send us your feedback, email us at ca-fba-fee-announce-feedback@amazon.com. The FBA business team will review all comments sent to this address.
Any packaged item that is 500 g or less with its longest side 38 cm or less, its shortest side 2 cm or less, and its median side 27 cm or less.
Any packaged item that is 9 kg or less with its longest side 45 cm or less, its shortest side 20 cm or less, and its median side 35 cm or less.
Any packaged unit that is 32 kg or less with its longest side 152 cm or less, its median side 76 cm or less, and its longest side plus girth 330 cm or less.
Any packaged unit that is 68 kg or less with its longest side 270 cm or less and its longest side plus girth 330 cm or less.
Any packaged unit that is 68 kg or less with its longest side 270 cm or less and its longest side plus girth 419 cm or less.
Any packaged unit that exceeds one or more of the following: over 68 kg (unit weight or dimensional weight), over 270 cm on its longest side, or over 419 cm when the longest side is added to the girth. In addition, products that we determine require special handling or delivery will be designated as special oversize.
The dimension of a product that is neither the longest nor the shortest side.
A unit measure equivalent to 2 x (median side + shortest side).
The weight of an individual unit.