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Amazon's New Fuel Surcharge: What Sellers Need to Know
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Amazon introduces a new fuel surcharge for Fulfillment by Amazon sellers, effective April 17th, due to increased costs from the Iran war. The 3.5% add-on applies to fulfillment fees in the U.S., Canada, and some cross-border shipping, potentially impacting nearly two million sellers. The fee is not applied to item sale prices, averaging around 17 cents per unit. Amazon claims its lower than carrier charges and has reduced other expenses to mitigate the impact. Sellers, already grappling with thin margins, may pass the extra cost to shoppers. The surcharge rolls out first for core Fulfillment by Amazon, then Buy with Prime and multi-channel fulfillment by May 2nd, 2026. Be prepared for increased cart totals as these changes take effect.
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