During the 2024 shopping season, Amazon will implement a series of new rules and fees, especially during the Black Friday promotion period. Here are the key changes you need to know:

1. Prime Membership Discount Fee
   Starting from this year's Black Friday (November 21 to December 2), Prime members will need to pay a $50 discount fee. This charge only applies during the promotion and is free at other times.
2. Case Opening Fee
   Currently, opening a case is free, with no associated charges.
3. New Listing Image Rules
   Product descriptions across all sites must not exceed 255 characters. Please avoid adding a period at the end of the description and do not use emojis or special symbols.
4. Amazon's "Refund Only" Policy
   For items priced under $75, you can choose "No Return, Refund Only," and set cancellations in your account settings.
5. New Verification Notices: Account and Inventory Authenticity Certification
   Amazon requires sellers to submit documents like business licenses and bills to verify account authenticity. Inventory verification requires the owner and supplier to participate in a video interview, providing purchase invoices, contracts, and packing lists to prove the authenticity of the inventory and supply relationship.
6. Advertising Management Fee
   Starting August 15, 2024, an advertising management fee of 3% will be added for the Canadian region based on ad spending.
7. Digital Service Fee
   From October 1, 2024, the Canadian region will implement a digital service fee of 3% on sales commissions.
8. Excess Storage Fees
   As of July 1, 2024, Amazon will eliminate excess storage fees.
9. Inbound Configuration Fee
   Sellers must ensure they have at least 5 boxes of products, with identical SKUs and quantities in each box, to waive the inbound configuration fee.
10. Recently Registered Common Terms
    Recently registered terms include "coin," "SUPERBALL," "Beacon Bin," as well as popular terms like "100%," "USB," and "Polo."
11. Black Friday Promotion Dates
    The 2024 Black Friday promotion will run from November 21 to December 2, lasting 12 days, so sellers should prepare in advance.

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Understanding these new rules and fees will help you better navigate the 2024 shopping season. Be sure to adjust your strategies before Black Friday to ensure smooth business operations.