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Amazon FBA meltable policy explained

Everything Amazon sellers need to know about Amazon's FBA meltable policy - shipping windows, restrictions, and compliance.

What the policy covers

Amazon's meltable policy governs inventory that can be damaged by heat during storage and transportation. The policy restricts when these items can be inbounded to FBA and may impose additional handling fees.

Shipping window

Inbound shipments containing meltable items are typically only accepted between October 16 and April 15. Outside this window, Amazon may refuse the shipment at receiving.

Consequences of non-compliance

  • Shipment refusal or return at the seller's cost
  • Inventory disposal without compensation
  • Account performance impact for repeated violations

How to stay compliant

  1. Check each ASIN with isitmeltable.com.
  2. Cross-verify the classification in Seller Central.
  3. Plan inventory restocks within the October 16 – April 15 window.
  4. Use FBM for the rest of the year if needed.

Disclaimer

This article summarizes publicly available information about Amazon's policies. Refer to Amazon Seller Central for the latest, authoritative version.