Alright, if you just downloaded the meltable ASINs list from this Seller Central page, and discovered your ASIN is marked meltable, take a breath. This isn’t rare, and it’s not the end of your listing – but it does require action on your end.

Let’s walk through it clearly – and if it’s still unclear after reading this article, you can always contact Asteria Scale and have us help you.

Why Amazon Even Cares About “Meltable”

Amazon’s priority here is simple: if a customer receives a melted product, you lose trust, refunds go up, and the listing suffers.

So they enforce a seasonal rule: Your product must survive high temperatures (up to 155°F / 68°C) during storage and shipping.

If it can’t, it’s classified as meltable.

Typical examples:

• Chocolate
• Gummies
• Wax-based or jelly-like products

The Critical Window

Amazon only allows meltable products in FBA between September 28 and April 20

Outside of that window: no inbound shipments are allowed.

Any existing inventory may be:

• Marked unsellable
• Or disposed of (with fees)

Hard deadline: May 1 . Anything still sitting in FBA will have to be disposed – with disposal fees.

But this comes with some good news too: if you submit a removal order before that, the fees will be waived!

What Happens If You Ignore This

• Inventory sits stranded
• You get hit with removal/disposal fees
• Your listing goes dark for months
• You potentially lose entire seasonal revenue

This is where most sellers get burned: not by the rule itself, but by missing the timing.

So What Should You Do?

Step 1: Check If Your ASIN Is Affected

Amazon maintains a Meltable ASIN list (Excel) — updated periodically.

If your ASIN is on it, it’s treated as meltable, no debate.

How Asteria Scale can help: send over a list of all your ASINs and we will do the checking for you, free of charge.

Step 2: Think It’s a Mistake? You Can Fight It

If your product actually survives heat:

You can request a review before April 20.

You’ll need:

• Manufacturer letter (official letterhead)
• Your ASIN clearly listed
• Confirmation it withstands 155°F / 68°C
• Exact temperature where it fails
• Contact info for verification

Reality check:
Even if approved, Amazon can still suppress your listing if customers report melting.

Step 3: Deal With Existing FBA Inventory

You have two options:

Option A — Remove It (Recommended)

Submit a removal order

• Before May 1: free
• After May 1: fees apply

Option B — Do Nothing

Amazon may dispose of it and charge you.

(Not a strategy. Just what happens.)

Step 4: Keep Selling Anyway (FBM Route)

Here’s the silver lining: you can still sell meltables year-round Just not through FBA during the hot months.

So this instead:

• Switch to FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant)
• Use cold packs / insulated packaging
• Work with carriers that handle temperature-sensitive shipments

Important:
If customers receive melted products → your listing can still be suppressed.

Small But Useful Detail

Amazon waives Low Inventory Level fees for meltables between April 1 and October 12.

(Not huge, but good to know.)

The Real Takeaway

This isn’t just a “policy., it’s a seasonal operational shift:

• Winter → FBA
• Summer → FBM (if you want to keep revenue flowing)

The sellers who win here are the ones who:

• Plan inventory timing
• Switch fulfillment models early
• Avoid last-minute panic removals

If You Want to Go Deeper

Look into:

Temperature-sensitive shipping guidelines

Expiration-dated inventory rules

Category restrictions

Alternatively, contact Asteria Scale and we will help you navigate your way through this!