What is the difference between suppressed and stranded inventory on Amazon?
Suppressed listings are missing required attributes or violate a policy, so they do not show on Amazon. Stranded inventory is FBA stock without an active listing (usually because the listing was suppressed or deleted). Suppression usually causes stranding, but not always.
Suppression triggers
Missing required attributes (bullet count, image, description). Policy violation (banned claim, restricted category). Pricing errors flagged by pricing health. Image compliance failure.
Stranded triggers
Listing deleted, closed, or suppressed. Category change that broke the ASIN. Merchant SKU mismatch. Reinstatement of a previously blocked ASIN sometimes leaves units stranded.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I see suppressed listings?
Fix Your Products section in Seller Central.
Where do I see stranded inventory?
Manage FBA Inventory > Stranded Inventory report.
Does stranded inventory still incur storage fees?
Yes, and it often qualifies for aged inventory surcharges once it sits long enough.
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What are Amazon's main image requirements?
Main image must be a pure white background (RGB 255,255,255), product filling 85% of the frame, no text, no logos, no props, no lifestyle context. At least 1000 px on the longest side to enable zoom, 1600 to 2000 px recommended. Violations can suppress the listing without warning.
What is the right way to use Amazon backend keywords?
Fill the 250-byte search terms field with lowercase, comma-free tokens. No duplicates, no brand names you do not own, no misspellings Amazon already corrects, no competitor names. Include synonyms, use-cases, and Spanish or French translations if you sell in bilingual marketplaces.
How should I structure Amazon variations (color, size, pack size)?
Group by attributes that shoppers actually compare in one purchase decision. Color and size for apparel: yes. Pack size and scent for consumables: usually yes. Unrelated products or wildly different price points: no. Bad variation grouping suppresses the parent and burns review equity.
What is the aged inventory surcharge on Amazon FBA?
The aged inventory surcharge is a monthly fee Amazon adds to units that have sat in FBA warehouses for a long time. It kicks in around 181 days and grows the longer the unit sits. It is separate from long-term storage fees and stacks with monthly storage.
How do I change my Amazon category (browse node)?
Category moves happen through a browse tree guide submission and a case with Seller Support. Include the current node, the requested node, and evidence the new node fits. Category changes can improve BSR and PPC targeting but they also reset organic ranking history, so time them carefully.