How do I avoid FBA storage limits?
FBA storage limits are set by IPI score. Keep IPI above 400 by clearing stranded inventory weekly, running removals or liquidations on units aged 180+ days, and keeping your top 20 SKUs consistently in stock. Restock-limited accounts often gain 30% to 60% more capacity within 30 days after a targeted cleanup.
Jul 26, 2026 · 3 min read
What triggers a limit
IPI below 400 for two consecutive weekly evaluations. Amazon then caps storage by unit count and storage type (standard, oversize, apparel, footwear).
The three-week cleanup
Week 1: fix every stranded ASIN (Manage Inventory > Fix Stranded Inventory). Week 2: submit removals on units aged 270+ days. Week 3: price down units aged 90 to 180 days by 10% to 15% to force sell-through.
Ongoing habits
Weekly stranded-inventory check. Monthly review of units aged 90+ days. Restock alerts on top 20 SKUs. Cap inbound PO sizes so you never send in more than 90 days of stock at once.
Frequently asked questions
Do storage limits reset?
They recalculate weekly with the IPI update. A cleanup can lift limits within 2 to 4 weeks.
Are limits the same for standard and oversize?
No. Amazon issues separate limits per storage type.
Can I appeal a storage limit?
There is no formal appeal. Raising IPI is the only path.
How does Nova help?
Nova tracks inventory age, days of cover, and stranded units per SKU so you know which units to remove or reprice before Amazon caps you.
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Nova surfaces this metric per SKU so you can act before your next monthly close catches it.
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