Amazon has announced a two-week postponement of its new Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory reimbursement policy update. Originally set for March 10, 2025, the policy’s effective date has been pushed back to March 31, 2025. This delay is intended to give sellers additional time to prepare for the changes and input their cost data into Amazon’s system (Amazon).

Key Points for Sellers

• New Effective Date: The updated FBA reimbursement policy will now take effect on March 31, 2025, postponed from the initial March 10 start date. Amazon stated it extended the deadline to allow sellers extra time to manage and report their product sourcing costs via the Seller Central portal (Amazon).
• Reimbursements Based on Cost: Under the new policy, any FBA inventory lost or damaged before a customer order will be reimbursed based solely on the product’s cost to source or manufacture, rather than its sale price or other fees. This means sellers may receive lower reimbursement amounts for high-margin items, since expenses like shipping and handling will no longer be factored into payouts.
• Seller Preparation: Amazon has rolled out a “Manage Your Sourcing Cost” page in Seller Central for merchants to submit their product cost information. All sellers will have access to this tool by February 28, 2025, giving time to review and enter costs before the policy goes live. Sellers should use this extension period to ensure their cost data is accurate and up-to-date, which will help maximize any reimbursement under the new rules.