Seller Snacks for your belly

We share quick bites of Amazon seller news, tips, and other goodies every other week. Here is a quick roundup of seller snacks to munch on:

2025 Tariff Changes & How They Relate to Amazon Sellers

If you import goods to sell in bulk, some of this may be for you.

Donny vs China

Key Policy Changes that Could Impact Your Amazon Business

1. De Minimis Rule Overhaul

What changed: The $800 duty-free threshold no longer applies to products under Sections 201, 232, and 301.

Impact on sellers:

  • Small shipments of affected goods now face duties, increasing costs
  • Previously exempt products like steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports now incur tariffs regardless of shipment value
  • Just-in-time inventory strategies are now more expensive

2. Chinese Import Tariffs Reinstated

What changed: A 10% tariff on $300B of Chinese imports was reinstated, and Chinese goods are now completely excluded from de minimis eligibility.

Impact on sellers:

  • Private-label brands sourcing from China face immediate cost increases
  • Amazon’s own data shows 25% of its first-party inventory comes from China
  • Third-party sellers using Chinese suppliers now face up to 17.5% in combined tariffs

3. New Compliance Requirements

What changed: More stringent HTS code requirements and increased scrutiny of supply chains, especially for Chinese goods.

Impact on sellers:

  • Misclassification can result in penalties up to $10,000 for negligence
  • Customs clearance delays are extending lead times and increasing storage costs
  • Enhanced documentation requirements create additional administrative burden

What to do now?

For third-party Amazon resellers, the most critical action is to review your supplier costs and update your pricing strategy accordingly, as wholesalers will likely pass these tariff increases on to you. Consider diversifying your product catalog to include items sourced from non-Chinese manufacturers to protect your business from further tariff volatility.

Read the full article here.

Amazon 3P Seller Share at All-Time High 62%

Amazon’s marketplace continues to evolve as third-party sales reach an all-time high.

Amazon’s third-party sellers now account for a record 62% of all units sold. The rise comes as Amazon continues to terminate vendor agreements with many businesses, effectively pushing them toward the third-party marketplace model. (direct-to-consumer)

This shift creates new category opportunities for sellers as Amazon reduces its first-party retail business. You won’t be directly competing with Amazon as a seller as much.

Read the full article here.

Important Amazon Seller Updates Fo Yo’ Bad Self

Submit Your Deals and Prime-exclusive Discounts for the Big Spring Sale

Amazon will be having its Big Spring Sale starting March 25 until March 31, 2025.

You can submit your deals for this event through March 17, 2025. If you want to watch a step-by-step video tutorial on how to create deals, click here.

If you are planning on offering Prime-exclusive discounts, you may submit them through March 31, 2025. If you need more information about price discounts, click here.

Amazon Expanding Product Discovery Beyond Its Own Marketplace

Amazon is testing a new shopping experience that allows customers to discover and purchase products directly from other brands’ websites when searching in the Amazon Shopping app.

Click here for more info about this new feature.

Crush It on Amazon in 2025

Seller Labs recently compiled a list of top Amazon Trends for 2025.

With Amazon’s U.S. sales projected to reach $530.88 billion in 2025, here are the five key trends sellers need to embrace:

1. AI Tools for Competitive Edge

Use AI for automated pricing, ad optimization, and inventory forecasting to stay ahead of competition.

2. Eco-Friendly Products Win

Products with the Climate Pledge Friendly badge get better visibility. Use sustainable materials and highlight eco certifications in your listings.

3. Video Content Drives Sales

Short videos and Amazon Live appearances significantly boost product discovery. Create engaging visual content to build trust and increase conversions.

4. International Markets = Growth

Amazon’s fastest growth is happening outside the U.S. Start with Canada and Mexico, then use Amazon’s tools to expand to Europe and Australia.

5. Brand Protection Is Essential

Enroll in Amazon Brand Registry and stay current with communication policies to prevent counterfeits and avoid account issues.

The Long Game: Why Amazon Beats Temu

In a survey conducted to compare consumer perceptions of Temu and Amazon, it was revealed that while 53% of the respondents shopped on Temu in the last year, only 5% trust the platform.

Your average Temu shopper:

So despite Temu being viewed as a cost-effective alternative to Amazon, it’s hounded by trust issues, slow-as-molasses shipping, and concerns over product authenticity.

Amazon, on the other hand, is riding high with an 87% trust rating (with 75% of the respondents having shopped at Amazon in the past year).

Temu also looks to have a tough time ahead with Amazon countering its opening volley with competitive pricing strategies, and potential tariffs possibly killing its low-cost advantage (which is the only advantage it probably has now over Amazon).

Our prediction?

Amazon by knockout.

OA News, Tips, & Tricks

  • OA Leads. We have a few spots open on our online arbitrage sourcing lists here. First come first serve.
  • OA Product Research and the Buy Box Eligibility Algorithm – this informative video teaches you how to conduct competitor analysis effectively, and how to assess your competitiveness when you see Amazon on the buy box.
  • Category Insights: Women’s Shapewear – generating $10 million in monthly revenue, Women’s Shapewear remains one of Amazon’s most high-demand product categories on Amazon. This blog post will give you the key market dynamics of the category so that you may use it to create opportunities in your OA game.
  • Product Sourcing Tips from 7-Figure Sellers – this post on X gives you 10 Amazon product sourcing tips 7-figure sellers use to find hundreds of profitable product leads.
  • Dealing with Stale Inventory – stale inventory is an OA business killer, and this post on X teaches you how to avoid “inventory creep”, or when slow-moving products pile up over time.

This Week in Seller School

Blog Posts:

  • Understanding Overhead and Indirect Expenses for Amazon Sellers: Insights from the Seller Community by sellerboard
  • Amazon IDR Portal: Inventory Defects and Refunds by eComEngine
  • When Is Amazon Peak Season? Key 2025 Dates and Strategies for Success by LandingCube

Podcasts:

YouTube:

  • Crafting Resilience on Amazon with Bradley Sutton of Helium 10 by eCommerceChris

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