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Urgent reminder! You must complete this by January 15!
Category: Industry Policy Interpretation
Release time: 2026-01-09
Overview: As the peak sales season comes to an end, many cross-border sellers haven't even had time to savor the joy of fulfilling orders before being bogged down by the challenge of inventory buildup. In particular, managing Amazon’s overage inventory has now entered a critical phase—new platform regulations combined with soaring fees mean that even the slightest oversight could significantly erode profits!
As the peak sales season comes to an end, many cross-border sellers haven't even had time to savor the joy of fulfilling orders before being bogged down by the challenge of inventory buildup. In particular, managing Amazon’s overage inventory has now entered a critical phase—new platform regulations combined with soaring fees mean that even the slightest oversight could significantly erode profits!
According to the latest news on January 4, Amazon has clarified its definitions and charging rules for overage inventory: Inventory stored for more than six months will be classified as overage inventory, and sellers will be required to pay an additional warehousing surcharge. Even more concerning is that, starting in 2026, the platform will further refine its fee structure, leading to a substantial increase in charging rates.
- For excess inventory stored for 6 to 15 months, the additional fee will increase significantly;
- For aged inventory stored for over 15 months, the additional fee could be as high as 13 times the monthly basic warehousing fee!
It is particularly important to note that Amazon’s overage inventory surcharge is automatically updated on the 15th of each month, marking the start of a new billing cycle. This means that sellers must complete an inventory count and clearance for their entire store by January 15 at the latest, promptly addressing any inventory that has already exceeded its shelf life or is about to do so, in order to avoid unnecessary high costs eroding their profits.
Now is a critical window for inventory optimization. We recommend that sellers prioritize reducing the proportion of aged inventory through measures such as promotions, clearance sales, and inventory removal. For inventory that cannot be processed immediately, it’s also essential to conduct cost calculations in advance and assess the impact of subsequent warehousing costs on profitability, thereby avoiding falling into operational difficulties due to passively paying high surcharges.
Cost control is becoming increasingly critical in the cross-border e-commerce industry, and managing overage inventory has emerged as a key factor for sellers to enhance their profit margins. Moving forward, we’ll continue to closely monitor changes to Amazon’s platform rules and promptly share the latest information and corresponding strategies with you. Be sure to stay tuned!
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