As of March 10, 2025, Amazon is implementing a significant update to its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory reimbursement policy. This change aims to provide sellers with greater transparency and predictability in how reimbursements for lost or damaged inventory are calculated. Here’s everything you need to know about the update and how it may impact your FBA business.
Amazon will now base reimbursements for lost or damaged inventory on the manufacturing cost of the affected products. Here’s what this means:
Starting in late January 2025, sellers will have access to a new “Manage Your Manufacturing Cost” page within the Inventory Defect and Reimbursement portal. This tool allows you to view, update, and manage your manufacturing costs with ease, ensuring you remain in control of your reimbursement calculations.
This update provides sellers with:
While the new policy applies to lost or damaged items within Amazon’s fulfillment network, reimbursements for products damaged after customer orders will continue to follow the existing process. Sellers will receive the sales price minus applicable fees for these cases.
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