SnL

 The Small and Light (SnL) programme helps Amazon sellers and vendors improve profitability on low-priced, small-sized items that would otherwise be expensive to fulfil through standard FBA rates.
It enables Amazon to ship these items more efficiently - often in envelopes or padded mailers - through optimised logistics routes and lower-cost carriers.

Eligibility Requirements (Typical Criteria):

• Product size: Must fit within Amazon’s “small parcel” dimensions (varies by marketplace, e.g., ≤ 16 x 9 x 4 cm in the EU or ≤ 18 x 14 x 8 cm in the US).
• Product weight: Usually ≤ 225 g (EU) or ≤ 12 oz (US).
• Product price: Below a specific threshold (e.g., <$12 in the US or <€11 in the EU).
• Category: Must be new (not used/refurbished) and comply with Amazon’s FBA and safety guidelines.

How SnL Works:

1. Enrollment: Eligible ASINs are enrolled into the SnL programme through Seller Central or Vendor Central.
2. Fulfilment: Items are stored in designated Amazon fulfilment centres optimised for small parcels.
3. Shipping: Orders are sent to customers in lightweight packaging (often envelopes), maintaining Prime or standard delivery speeds.

Benefits for Sellers and Vendors:

• Lower FBA fees: Up to 30–60% cheaper than standard FBA fulfilment rates.
• Improved margins: Makes it viable to sell low-priced products profitably.
• Prime eligibility: SnL products remain eligible for Prime delivery, improving conversion.
• High-volume efficiency: Ideal for consumables and frequently reordered items.

Benefits for Amazon:

• Optimised logistics: Efficient packaging and shipping for small parcels.
• Customer experience: Fast, affordable delivery on small essentials.
• Sustainability: Reduced packaging waste and carbon footprint.

Common Product Types:

• Phone accessories
• Stationery and office supplies
• Travel-size beauty products
• Small electronics or cables
• Vitamins and supplements
• Low-priced household items

Challenges:

• Eligibility limits: Only certain ASINs qualify based on size, weight, and price.
• Storage restrictions: SnL fulfilment centres may have limited capacity.
• Return management: Lower margins make returns more impactful.
• Programme updates: Criteria can vary by region and are periodically adjusted by Amazon.

Example:
A vendor sells a $9 phone charging cable weighing 90 g.
By enrolling it in SnL, fulfilment costs drop from $3.80 to $1.70 per unit, improving profit margins while keeping Prime 2-day delivery.

Related Programmes:

• FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon): Standard fulfilment option for most ASINs.
• SFP (Seller Fulfilled Prime): Seller ships from own warehouse with Prime benefits.
• FBL (Fulfilment by Local): Regionally optimised small-parcel fulfilment.

In short:
SnL (Small and Light) is an Amazon fulfilment programme for small, low-priced items that reduces shipping and handling costs while keeping products Prime-eligible - ideal for high-volume, low-margin SKUs.