Amazon Waives 5 % Surcharge for Alternative Carriers on Walmart MCF Orders
Boosting Flexibility and Savings for Sellers with FBA Inventory Through January 14, 2026
Amazon has announced on Seller Central that it will waive the usual 5 % surcharge for blocking Amazon Logistics and using alternative carriers when fulfilling Walmart orders via Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF). This temporary fee waiver, effective immediately, runs through January 14, 2026, giving sellers greater control over shipping without extra cost.
Fee Waiver Details
• What’s waived: The 5 % carrier surcharge for any order where you block Amazon Logistics and ship with an alternative carrier.
• Duration: Valid on orders placed now through January 14, 2026.
• How it works: When creating an MCF order manually, select “Only ship with blank boxes” and check “Block Amazon Logistics.” The fee will automatically be waived.
Also Read: Amazon Accelerate 2025 Registration Now Open
Benefits of Using MCF for Walmart Orders
• Better inventory health: Sellers who used MCF in 2023 saw a 19 % reduction in out-of-stock rates and a 12 % boost in inventory turnover, based on data from 590,000 sellers.
• Seamless multi-channel growth: Use your existing FBA inventory to serve Walmart customers quickly and reliably, covering storage, picking, packing and shipping.
• Cost savings: With the surcharge waived, you can choose carriers that match your budget or service preferences without worrying about extra fees.
How to Fulfill Walmart Orders via MCF
Automated method:
1. Connect your Walmart account to an order management app that supports MCF.
2. Send Walmart orders directly to MCF for hands-free fulfillment.
Manual method on Seller Central:
1. Go to Create MCF Order and enter the customer’s address.
2. Under Add items, select Only ship with blank boxes and check Block Amazon Logistics.
3. Complete the form and click Create order—the 5 % fee is automatically waived.
Additional Resources
• MCF documentation: Visit the “How to use MCF to fulfill orders from Walmart Marketplace” guide on Seller Central.
• Performance tips: Monitor your carrier performance in the Fulfillment Reports dashboard to ensure the best customer experience.
• Community support: Join the FBA Multi-Channel Fulfillment discussions in Seller Forums for peer insights and troubleshooting.
By waiving the 5 % surcharge through January 14, 2026, Amazon gives sellers more flexibility and cost savings when using FBA inventory to fulfill Walmart orders. Log in to Seller Central today to take advantage of this waiver and streamline your multi-channel fulfillment strategy.
Also Read: Amazon Unveils Prime Day 2025 Playbook: Seven Steps to Unlock Maximum Savings
ChannelMAX offers Amazon Repricer that runs on the latest AI Repricing algorithm to do Amazon Pricing Management or Amazon Repricing. Based on Amazon SP API, the repricing engine or repricer runs 24/7 and efficiently manages Amazon prices to maximize your BuyBox with profit optimization. Established in 2005, ChannelMAX has been integrated with Amazon technology since 2007, helping thousands of third-party sellers on various eCommerce platforms. Some of the eCommerce platforms, aka marketplaces, supported by ChannelMAX.NET, are Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify. Some of ChannelMAX key offerings include ChannelMAX Amazon Repricer, 2ndly, ChannelMAX Amazon FBA Audits and FBA Refunds management, an offering for managing Amazon FBA Refunds Reimbursement management for lost or damaged or misplaced inventory for which Amazon is responsible and for which sellers deserve appropriate credit reimbursement from Amazon. ChannelMAX Services offer Remote (aka Virtual) Full-Time eCommerce Assistant to help 3P sellers run their daytoday business.
Check ChannelMAX at Amazon Selling Partner Appstore, an application with a 5 star rating.
By ChannelMAX Staff Writer
Jun-2025#10
Amazon has announced on Seller Central that it will waive the usual 5 % surcharge for blocking Amazon Logistics and using alternative carriers when fulfilling Walmart orders via Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF). This temporary fee waiver, effective immediately, runs through January 14, 2026, giving sellers greater control over shipping without extra cost.
Fee Waiver Details
• What’s waived: The 5 % carrier surcharge for any order where you block Amazon Logistics and ship with an alternative carrier.
• Duration: Valid on orders placed now through January 14, 2026.
• How it works: When creating an MCF order manually, select “Only ship with blank boxes” and check “Block Amazon Logistics.” The fee will automatically be waived.
Also Read: Amazon Accelerate 2025 Registration Now Open
Benefits of Using MCF for Walmart Orders
• Better inventory health: Sellers who used MCF in 2023 saw a 19 % reduction in out-of-stock rates and a 12 % boost in inventory turnover, based on data from 590,000 sellers.
• Seamless multi-channel growth: Use your existing FBA inventory to serve Walmart customers quickly and reliably, covering storage, picking, packing and shipping.
• Cost savings: With the surcharge waived, you can choose carriers that match your budget or service preferences without worrying about extra fees.
How to Fulfill Walmart Orders via MCF
Automated method:
1. Connect your Walmart account to an order management app that supports MCF.
2. Send Walmart orders directly to MCF for hands-free fulfillment.
Manual method on Seller Central:
1. Go to Create MCF Order and enter the customer’s address.
2. Under Add items, select Only ship with blank boxes and check Block Amazon Logistics.
3. Complete the form and click Create order—the 5 % fee is automatically waived.
Additional Resources
• MCF documentation: Visit the “How to use MCF to fulfill orders from Walmart Marketplace” guide on Seller Central.
• Performance tips: Monitor your carrier performance in the Fulfillment Reports dashboard to ensure the best customer experience.
• Community support: Join the FBA Multi-Channel Fulfillment discussions in Seller Forums for peer insights and troubleshooting.
By waiving the 5 % surcharge through January 14, 2026, Amazon gives sellers more flexibility and cost savings when using FBA inventory to fulfill Walmart orders. Log in to Seller Central today to take advantage of this waiver and streamline your multi-channel fulfillment strategy.
Also Read: Amazon Unveils Prime Day 2025 Playbook: Seven Steps to Unlock Maximum Savings
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Amazon is the registered trademark of the e-commerce brand.
Walmart is registered trademark of the company.
ChannelMAX offers Amazon Repricer that runs on the latest AI Repricing algorithm to do Amazon Pricing Management or Amazon Repricing. Based on Amazon SP API, the repricing engine or repricer runs 24/7 and efficiently manages Amazon prices to maximize your BuyBox with profit optimization. Established in 2005, ChannelMAX has been integrated with Amazon technology since 2007, helping thousands of third-party sellers on various eCommerce platforms. Some of the eCommerce platforms, aka marketplaces, supported by ChannelMAX.NET, are Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify. Some of ChannelMAX key offerings include ChannelMAX Amazon Repricer, 2ndly, ChannelMAX Amazon FBA Audits and FBA Refunds management, an offering for managing Amazon FBA Refunds Reimbursement management for lost or damaged or misplaced inventory for which Amazon is responsible and for which sellers deserve appropriate credit reimbursement from Amazon. ChannelMAX Services offer Remote (aka Virtual) Full-Time eCommerce Assistant to help 3P sellers run their daytoday business.
Check ChannelMAX at Amazon Selling Partner Appstore, an application with a 5 star rating.