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A seller on eCommerce stores like Shopify, BigCommerce and others can avail unprecedented shipping option using Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) services offered by Amazon FBA. A third party seller other than Amazon by singing up Amazon Multi Channel Fulfillment Services enjoys faster shipping, improved customer experience and simplified operations. The additional advantage offered by Amazon MCF include huge storage space at Amazon fulfillment centers, competitive pricing and business scalability. A third party seller achieves following business benefits when fulfilling its good and items from Amazon.
Advantage of Multi-Channel Listing Software
It provides a multi-channel listing software that connects different selling channels to MCF so that various product listing can be managed from a single location using integrators like Auto Multi Channel Fulfillment App by WebBee Global and others.
Simple and Easier Business Operations
MCF aids a seller to manage its online business through single inventory source. It allows products to be located closer to a customer across fulfillment centers across United States.
Flexible Business Scalibilty
Multi Channel Fulfillment helps a business to grow tremendously without any burden over the business costs as can increases or reduce inventory, accordingly.
Seamless Connection with other eCommerce Channels
while using API plugins a seller can connect its MCF inventory across different eCommerce channels including Shopify, WooCommerce, Neto, Magento and others.
Faster Fulfillment Same as Amazon Prime
With Amazon multi Channel Fulfillment a seller receives as much faster and similar shipping speed as Amazon Prime with 1-day, 2-day or standard (3-5 business day) delivery options.
Predictable, Competitive Pricing
What is most convenient about Amazon MultiChannel Fuflillment is simple, low and predictable discounted fee.
Amazon Multi Channel Fee Calculation Method and Strategy
Amazon Fee Calculation is an important technique to determine, whether, you are going to be successful while using Amazon MCF. The Amazon FBA fee structure depends upon and varies on different important aspects of package including size, weight, shipping method, speed and others.
Amazon MCF Fee on the Basis of Per Unit Shipped
Multi Channel Fulfillment Fees for selling goods and commodities from stores other than Amazon
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| Priority Next Day-Shipping | |||||
| Item Size | 1 Unit Order | 2 Unit Order | 3 Unit Under | 4 Unit Order | 5 + Unit Order |
| Small standard: 16 oz or less | $12.80 | $7.30 | $6.30 | $5.80 | $4.30 |
| Large standard: 16 oz or less | $13.80 | $7.80 | $6.80 | $5.90 | $4.80 |
| Large standard: 1 to 2 lb | $13.85 | $7.85 | $6.85 | $5.95 | $4.85 |
| Large standard: 2 to 21 lb | $13.85 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $7.85 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $6.85 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $5.95 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $4.85 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb |
| Small oversize | $20.80 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $11.30 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $8.20 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $7.70 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | $7.30 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb |
| Medium oversize | $31.30 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | ||||
| Large oversize | $78.30 + $0.80/lb above first 90 lb | ||||
| Special oversize | $143.30 + $0.92/lb above first 90 lb | ||||
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| Expedited 2-day Shipping | |||||
| Item Size | 1 Unit Order | 2 Unit Order | 3 Unit Under | 4 Unit Order | 5 + Unit Order |
| Small standard: 10 oz or less | $5.69 | $3.99 | $3.29 | $2.89 | $2.49 |
| Small standard: 10 to 16 oz | $5.89 | $4.19 | $3.49 | $3.09 | $2.69 |
| Large standard: 10 oz or less | $5.79 | $4.09 | $3.39 | $2.99 | $2.59 |
| Large standard: 10 to 16 oz | $6.29 | $4.59 | $3.89 | $3.49 | $3.09 |
| Large standard: 1 to 2 lb | $6.99 | $4.99 | $4.19 | $3.69 | $3.29 |
| Large standard: 2 to 21 lb | $6.99 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $4.99 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $4.19 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $3.69 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $3.29 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb |
| Small oversize | $11.99 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $7.80 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $7.30 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $7.15 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $6.85 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb |
| Medium oversize | $16.80 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | ||||
| Large oversize | $78.30 + $0.80/lb above first 90 lb | ||||
| Special oversize | $143.30 + $0.92/lb above first 90 lb | ||||
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| Standard 3-5 Business Day Shipping | |||||
| Item Size | 1 Unit Order | 2 Unit Order | 3 Unit Under | 4 Unit Order | 5 + Unit Order |
| Small standard: 4 oz or less | $3.95 | $2.75 | $2.39 | $1.89 | $1.79 |
| Small standard: 4 to 10 oz | $4.95 | $3.45 | $2.95 | $2.29 | $1.99 |
| Small standard: 10 to 16 oz | $5.79 | $4.05 | $3.45 | $2.89 | $2.59 |
| Large standard: 10 oz or less | $5.49 | $3.85 | $3.29 | $2.69 | $2.39 |
| Large standard: 10 to 16 oz | $5.79 | $3.90 | $3.40 | $2.89 | $2.59 |
| Large standard: 1 to 2 lb | $5.95 | $3.95 | $3.45 | $3.35 | $2.95 |
| Large standard: 2 to 21 lb | $5.95 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $3.95 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $3.45 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $3.35 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $2.95 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb |
| Small Oversize | $10.99 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $6.80 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $5.80 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $4.80 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb | $3.80 + $0.38/lb above first 2 lb |
| Medium Oversize | $15.30 + $0.39/lb above first 2 lb | ||||
| Large Oversize | $78.30 + $0.80/lb above first 90 lb | ||||
| Special Oversize | $143.30 + $0.92/lb above first 90 lb | ||||
Amazon Fee Structure Explained on the Basis of Product Example
The Shipping weight of an Amazon package for the fulfillment is assessed by combining the Unit Weight and Packaging Weight (weight of the packaging material used at Amazon Multi Channel Fulfillment Center). Below an estimation of shipping weight is assessed and informed on the basis of product examples under the respective packing size weight category.
| Small Standard Packing Size (4 to 10 oz) | |
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Tablet Case
Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches Unit weight: 4.96 oz Shipping weight: 9 oz
|
| Standard | $4.95 |
| Expedited | $5.69 |
| Priority | $12.80 |
| Large Standard Packing Size (10 to 16 oz) | |
|
T-shirt
Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.8 x 1 inches Unit weight: 6.08 oz Shipping weight: 11 oz
|
| Standard | $5.79 |
| Expedited | $6.29 |
| Priority | $13.80 |
| Large Standard Packing Size (2 to 21 lb) | |
|
Iron
Dimensions: 12.6 x 6.6 x 5.5 inches Unit weight: 3.35 lb Shipping weight: 4 lb
|
| Standard | $6.71 |
| Expedited | $7.75 |
| Priority | $14.63 |
| Small Oversize | |
|
Baby Cot
Dimensions: 24 x 7.5 x 6 inches Unit weight: 7.90 lb Shipping weight: 9 lb
|
| Standard | $13.65 |
| Expedited | $14.65 |
| Priority | $23.53 |
| Large Oversize | |
|
Monitor
Dimensions: 54 x 35 x 3.5 inches Unit weight: 41 lb Shipping weight: 49 lb*
|
| Standard | $78.30 |
| Expedited | $78.30 |
| Priority | $78.30 |
Estimating a Product’s Exact Dimension for a Packing Ready to be Shipped
Below is mentioned the prescribed Amazon package size limits for weight as well as dimensions for different product categories to be shipped by Amazon. For standard-size products that weigh 1 lb or less, and for special-oversize products, use the unit weight. For other size products, use the larger of either the single unit weight or the dimensional weight. The dimensional weight is equal to the unit volume (length x width x height) divided by 139.
| Maximum Weight and Dimensions for Items Under Different Package Category | |||||
| Packaging Type | Weight | Longest Side | Median Side | Shortest Side | Length + Girht |
| Small standard | 12 oz | 15 inches | 12 inches | 0.75 inches | n/a |
| Large standard-size | 20 lb | 18 inches | 14 inches | 8 inches | n/a |
| Small oversize | 70 lb | 60 inches | 30 inches | n/a | |
| Medium oversize | 150 lb | 108 inches | n/a | n/a | |
| Large oversize | 150 lb | 108 inches | n/a | n/a | |
| Special oversize* | 150 lb | Over 108 inches | n/a | n/a | |
Shipping Weight Calculation Mechanism for Amazon Multi Channel Fulfillment
The shipping weight is calculated for each unit by adding the packaging weight to the unit weight. Shipping weight in the small standard and large standard packaging type under 1lb is calculated by rounding up to the nearest whole ounce. For the remaining packaging types, the shipping weight is calculated by rounding up to the nearest whole pound.
| Packaging Type | Packaging Weight | Shipping Weight |
| Small standard-size (4 oz or less) | 0.7 oz | Unit weight1 + packaging weight2 |
| Small standard-size (greater than 4 oz) | 4 oz | Unit weight1 + packaging weight2 |
| Large standard-size (1 lb or less) | 4 oz | Unit weight1 + packaging weight2 |
| Large standard-size (greater than 1 lb) | 4 oz | The greater of the unit weight or dimensional weight + packaging weight |
| Oversize | 1 lb | The greater of the unit weight or dimensional weight + packaging weight |
| Special oversize | 1 lb | Unit weight + packaging weight |
However, Amazon merely don’t rely on the shipping weight presented by a seller and in case of any difference between the Amazon and Seller’s information after Amazon’s verification of the weight, the Amazon information is considered to be final. And on the basis of Amazon’s information a package is being weight.
(1. The unit weight is the weight of an individual unit.)
(2. The packaging weight is the weight of the box and packing materials. Amazon uses these standardized weights for calculating shipping weight.)
