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Marketplace policy
Reference material for marketplace policy, grouped by set and paired with working tools.
Each entry states the definition, the facts and the practical caveats before linking to the matching tool.
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Marketplace fees and policy 12 entries
Referral fee tiersReferral fees vary by category and can include a per-item minimum. The headline rate is not the take rate.
FBA fulfilment feesFulfilment is priced by size tier, shipping weight and programme. A centimetre or an ounce can move the unit into a different band.
Monthly storage feesStorage is charged on volume and time, with a higher rate in the peak season. The unit that looks small can still be expensive.
Returns processing feeA refunded order can still cost a referral reversal, a returns processing fee and the loss of a resalable unit.
Closing feesSome categories charge a fixed closing fee per item. On low prices, it changes the margin arithmetic.
Currency conversion feeCross-border payouts pass through a conversion. The percentage is small per order and material over a year.
Marketplace facilitator VATIn many jurisdictions the marketplace collects and remits VAT or GST. That does not remove the seller's registration and record duties.
IOSS and the marketplaceFor consignments up to €150 into the EU, IOSS can collect VAT at checkout. The marketplace may be the deemed supplier.
Listing hijackingA hijacker sells on your ASIN, changes the content or undercuts the price. Protect the brand, document the offer and act fast.
Brand registryBrand registry is an operating layer: content control, reporting, transparency and advertising benefits. It starts with a registered mark.
Restricted productsSome categories require approval, documentation or a licence before listing. Selling first and asking later risks the inventory.
Product safety listingA listing is also a safety surface. Warnings, documents and an EU responsible person can be the difference between live and removed.
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