Amazon AWD Stops Accepting Oversize Inventory After July 31
AWD Returns to Sortable Inventory
Amazon’s AWD product requirements state that the service now accepts sortable items smaller than 18 by 14 by 8 inches and weighing less than 20 pounds. A unit that reaches or exceeds the stated size or weight limits is not eligible for new AWD inbound shipments.
The restriction applies to the product unit, not simply the master carton. Repacking several units into different export cartons will not make an oversize ASIN eligible if the individual product exceeds Amazon’s threshold.
AWD and FBA serve different functions. AWD holds bulk reserve inventory and automatically replenishes FBA, while FBA stores sellable stock and fulfills customer orders. Oversize sellers have lost the lower-cost AWD buffer, not access to FBA itself.
Existing Oversize Stock Can Still Feed FBA
Industry reporting based on Amazon’s seller notice says oversize inventory already stored in AWD can continue replenishing FBA according to demand until that stock is depleted. Standard AWD storage charges continue to apply while those units remain in the network.
New oversize replenishment cannot refill that AWD position. Sellers should confirm how Amazon will handle shipments already in transit and slow-moving units through their own Seller Central notices before taking action.
What China-Based Sellers Should Change
China-based sellers should identify affected ASINs before booking the next US shipment. New oversize inventory can be sent directly to FBA through Send to Amazon, but quantities need tighter control because bulky products consume more cubic space and can generate higher storage costs.
A US third-party warehouse is another option for reserve stock, with smaller replenishment batches sent into FBA. Sellers should compare storage, handling, domestic transport and Amazon inbound costs instead of comparing warehouse rates alone.
International freight and customs requirements have not changed. The practical change occurs after US arrival: oversize stock can no longer use AWD as the staging layer. Shipment plans should therefore separate sortable and oversize SKUs before cargo leaves China.