If you sell on Amazon, chances are you’ll eventually run into excess stock, returns, or stranded inventory. That’s where Amazon removal services come in.
Put simply, a removal service is when inventory is taken out of Amazon’s fulfillment centers. This can be done by either having it returned to you or disposed of entirely. While Amazon offers its own removal option, many sellers prefer working with a 3PL for more flexibility and better control over what happens to their goods.
Why Would You Need Removal Services?
There are a few common scenarios:
- Overstocked items: If products aren’t selling fast enough, Amazon may hit you with long-term storage fees.
- Unfulfillable inventory: Damaged or returned items can’t be sold as new and need to be removed.
- Listing or account issues: If Amazon deactivates a listing, your stock becomes stranded.
- Product changes: You may want to relabel, repackage, or rework items before sending them back in.
In these situations, a trusted removal service helps you recover as much value as possible from the goods.
How Does It Work?
Here’s the typical process:
- You request a removal order through Seller Central and choose the return address—your 3PL warehouse, for example.
- We receive the goods, inspect them if needed, and follow your instructions. That could mean relabeling, bundling, prepping for resale, or even disposing of unsellable stock.
- We help you take the next step, whether that’s sending the items back to Amazon or handling direct-to-consumer shipments.
With removal services handled by your 3PL, it’s easier to keep your supply chain moving without bottlenecks.
Please note: We only offer Amazon removal services to customers who are also using our other 3PL services, such as FBA prep, B2B fulfillment, or storage. If you’re already working with us in those areas, just let us know you’d like removal support as well—we’ll take care of the rest.
If you’d like to learn more or get started, contact us here.