By SnappyCrate | Updated August 2025
Amazon has been tightening its grip on inbound shipment compliance—and in 2025, fees for non-compliant shipments are higher than ever. If your products don’t meet FBA prep, labeling, or pallet requirements, Amazon will charge penalties, delay check-ins, or even reject inventory entirely.
At SnappyCrate, we ensure our clients stay fully compliant and avoid these costly mistakes. Here’s what you need to know about the latest non-compliance fees and how a specialized 3PL can protect your bottom line.
📈 What Are Amazon’s Non-Compliance Fees?
Amazon charges fees when inbound shipments don’t meet FBA requirements. Common charges include:
- Labeling fees (if Amazon must re-label units)
- Prep service fees (if Amazon bags, bubbles, or repacks products)
- Overweight/oversized box fees
- Pallet rework fees for non-standard pallets or stacking
- Manual processing fees for missing box content information
In 2025, these fees have increased by 10–20% across multiple categories.
🚨 Recent Policy Updates in 2025
- Stricter box weight enforcement: Amazon now flags boxes over 50 lbs faster.
- Expanded capacity limit penalties: Over-shipping beyond restock limits may incur additional fees.
- Higher rework charges for rejected pallets and mislabeled SKUs.
- New mandatory 2D barcodes for box content on larger shipments.
⚠️ Why Non-Compliance Hurts More Than Just Your Wallet
Beyond fees, non-compliant shipments lead to:
- Delayed check-ins (weeks of lost sales)
- Stranded inventory or returns
- Lower account health scores, risking FBA privileges
- Increased negative feedback from stockouts
✅ How SnappyCrate Helps You Avoid Fees
As an Amazon-focused 3PL, we handle compliance from start to finish:
- FNSKU labeling (covering manufacturer barcodes)
- Poly bagging, bubble wrapping, and bundling to FBA standards
- Box weight checks and compliant repackaging
- Amazon-ready pallet building with shrink wrap and labels
- 2D barcode box content uploads to prevent manual processing fees
💡 Real-World Example
One of our clients sent bulk shipments directly to FBA and incurred $3,200 in labeling and pallet rework fees in a single quarter. After switching to SnappyCrate, their compliance issues dropped to zero, and check-ins sped up by 40%.
🔑 Stay Ahead with a Pro 3PL
The cost of compliance errors is only rising. Partnering with a dedicated FBA 3PL like SnappyCrate pays for itself by:
- Reducing delays and avoiding penalties
- Streamlining prep, labeling, and freight
- Monitoring Amazon policy updates in real-time
🚀 Final Thoughts
Amazon won’t slow down on compliance enforcement—so why risk it? Let SnappyCrate handle your prep, labeling, palletizing, and shipping so you stay ahead of costly mistakes.
📞 Ready to eliminate FBA non-compliance fees? Send us a message
