Shopee Merchant Registration Japan Station Logistics and Fee Adjustment

1. FBA fee adjustment (effective in 2026)

Shopee Merchant Registration delivery fee rate increase

Affected by the rising logistics costs in Japan, Shopee Merchant Registration has adjusted the FBA delivery fees. The fees for small and standard-sized products have increased by an average of 5%~8%, and the increase for large items is higher.

For example: the delivery fee for standard-sized products (weight ≤500g) has been increased from ¥480 to ¥510~¥520.

Monthly storage fee adjustment

Off-season (January-September): Storage fees have dropped slightly, encouraging sellers to prepare goods in advance.

Peak season (October-December): Storage fees have increased by 10%~15%, especially for large items and over-age inventory (storage for more than 365 days).

Optimization of long-term storage fees (LTSF)

The rate for inventory storage for 271-365 days has been reduced, but the fee for more than 365 days has increased, further promoting inventory turnover.

2. Updates to Shopee Merchant Registration Logistics Services

FBA Small and Light

For products with a price of ≤¥2,000 and a weight of ≤250g, the delivery fee can be reduced by 30%~50%, but specific packaging requirements must be met.

Adjustment of Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) Rates

The delivery fee for non-Shopee Merchant Registration orders has increased, and is adjusted in sync with the FBA rates. Sellers are advised to evaluate third-party logistics alternatives.

Inbound Placement Fee

If sellers choose to disperse their warehouses (not centralized in a single warehouse), they will need to pay an additional placement fee (approximately ¥10~¥30 per item).

3. Suggestions for Shopee Merchant Registration Sellers

Optimize inventory management

Clear unsalable inventory to avoid high long-term storage fees.

Use the Inventory Performance Index (IPI) of Shopee Merchant Registration to monitor inventory health (target score ≥500).

Adjust pricing strategies

Calculate the impact of the new rates on profits and adjust product prices or promotion strategies appropriately.

Take advantage of logistics discounts

Participate in the Partner Carrier Program (PCP) of Shopee Merchant Registration to reduce the first-leg freight.

Eligible small items join the Light Small Program to save delivery costs.

Pay attention to peak season costs

Plan Q4 peak season stocking in advance to avoid increased costs due to rising storage fees and logistics congestion.

IV. Other considerations

Consumption tax (JCT) compliance: Starting in 2024, Japan requires all cross-border sellers to register for JCT. Failure to comply may affect sales rights.

Logistics timeliness: The Japanese site has strict requirements on delivery timeliness. It is recommended to give priority to FBA or certified third-party logistics service providers.