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TikTok Just Ended FBT Restocking: What the FBT Returns Change Means for Sellers (and How to Protect Your Inventory Value)

The FBT (Fulfilled by TikTok) return warehouse has suspended the direct restocking service for all new incoming returned items, turning every new return into a potential financial loss. The damage is especially severe for non US resident sellers who have no US return destination and may be forced into disposal or expensive international ship backs. Parcels already in transit before the announcement receive inspection and restocking through September 30, 2026 PST. This article explains the financial stakes, the impossible choice many sellers face, why returns only 3PL relationships rarely work, and how an FBT drip feed model with FBMFulfillment protects inventory value.

Importing Into the US as a Non-Resident Seller: Freight Forwarding, Customs, DDP vs DDU, and the Documents That Get You Past the Border

Death by a Thousand Fees: A Checklist to Audit Your Current 3PL’s Monthly Statement

Stop paying for air. Your 3PL is likely overcharging you through "Ghost Space" and predatory billing. Use this checklist to audit your invoice and regain your margins today.

Confessions of an Ex-Hostage: Why we killed onboarding fees and long-term contracts (and why your current 3PL won’t)

In this industry exposé, FBMFulfillment.com CEO John Polidan reveals the "Hostage Strategy" used by traditional 3PLs to trap e-commerce sellers. From predatory $5,000 onboarding fees to ironclad 12-month contracts, most fulfillment providers prioritize their own bottom line over seller growth. Polidan explains why FBMFulfillment broke the mold by eliminating setup fees and long-term commitments, shifting the power back to the brand owners. Learn how to identify "Sunk-Cost Traps" and why a service-based partnership is the only way to scale a modern multichannel business without losing control of your inventory or your margins.

BREAKING: Amazon Cut Off AWD for Any Unit Above 18 x 14 x 8 Inches or 20 lbs

The new Amazon AWD size limits are now live: any unit above 18 inches long, 14 inches wide, 8 inches high, or 20 pounds is no longer eligible for AWD. These Amazon AWD product requirements apply to AWD only, not FBA. Existing Amazon AWD oversize inventory already sitting in AWD is grandfathered and can keep auto replenishing into FBA until depleted, but it still accrues storage fees and new shipments are blocked at creation. FBMFulfillment can replace that lost buffer with domestic storage, prep, and our exclusive FBA Replenishment Module feeding FBA and every other channel from one pool.

Are Direct from China Shipments Dead? The Truth About the De Minimis Crackdown

The "glass half full" view of direct-from-China shipping has shattered. The U.S. government’s crackdown on Section 321 has nuked the "cheap air freight" model, replacing it with catastrophic margin erosion and month-long customs delays. This deep dive explores why Uncle Sam pulled the plug and how the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" effectively repeals duty-free small packages. For brands wanting a sustainable future, domestic fulfillment is the only way forward. Move your inventory stateside to FBMFulfillment.com, secure your margins with bulk ocean freight, and get 2-day delivery back on the table for your customers.