Amazon FBA Small and Light Program - Complete Guide 2025
Amazon's FBA Small and Light program offers reduced fulfillment fees for small, lightweight, low-cost products. This program can significantly improve profit margins for eligible items. Learn everything you need to know about eligibility, fees, and enrollment.
What is the FBA Small and Light Program?
The FBA Small and Light program is designed for small, lightweight products priced $10 or less. It offers lower fulfillment fees to help sellers maintain profitability on low-cost items that might otherwise be unprofitable with standard FBA fees.
Key Benefits:
- Reduced fulfillment fees (up to 30% lower)
- Lower shipping costs for customers
- Maintains Prime eligibility
- Helps make low-cost products profitable
Eligibility Requirements
Your product must meet ALL of these criteria:
- Weight: 12 ounces (0.75 lbs) or less
- Dimensions: Longest side 15 inches or less
- Price: $10 or less (including shipping)
- Category: Must be in an eligible category
- Condition: New condition only
Eligible Categories:
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Health & Household
- Home & Kitchen
- Office Products
- Pet Supplies
- Sports & Outdoors
- Toys & Games
- And more (check Amazon for complete list)
Fee Comparison: Standard vs Small and Light
| Product Type | Standard FBA Fee | Small & Light Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Standard (under 6 oz) | $3.22 | $2.77 | $0.45 |
| Large Standard (6-12 oz) | $4.75 | $3.63 | $1.12 |
Example: On 1,000 units, Small & Light saves $450-$1,120 compared to standard FBA fees.
How to Enroll in Small and Light
Step-by-Step Enrollment:
- Log into Amazon Seller Central
- Go to "Fulfillment by Amazon" section
- Click on "Small and Light" program
- Review eligibility requirements
- Select eligible ASINs to enroll
- Confirm enrollment
- Wait for Amazon approval (usually 24-48 hours)
Important Notes:
- Enrollment is per ASIN, not per seller account
- Products must meet all requirements at all times
- If price increases above $10, product is removed from program
- You can enroll and unenroll products as needed
When to Use Small and Light
✓ Best For:
- Low-cost products ($5-$10 price range)
- Small, lightweight items
- High-volume, low-margin products
- Products that would be unprofitable with standard fees
- Items in eligible categories
✗ Not Ideal For:
- Products over $10
- Heavy or large items
- Products that don't meet size/weight requirements
- Items in ineligible categories
- Products you plan to price above $10
Profit Impact Example
Product: Small Beauty Item
Standard FBA:
Selling Price: $8
Cost: $3
FBA Fee: $3.22
Referral Fee (15%): $1.20
Net Profit: $0.58 (7.25%)
Small & Light:
Selling Price: $8
Cost: $3
FBA Fee: $2.77
Referral Fee (15%): $1.20
Net Profit: $1.03 (12.9%)
Result: Small & Light increases profit by 78% and makes the product profitable!
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