Amazon US Launches TIPS Peak-Season Inventory Program
Amazon US launched the TIPS program, which is available only to sellers receiving targeted invitations and requires completion of eligibility steps by specified deadlines.
What are the key facts?
- 1TIPS runs from October 1 through December 31, 2026
- 2Removal-fee benefits may continue through April 30, 2027
- 3The program is available only to sellers receiving targeted invitations
- 4Sellers must complete specified eligibility steps to receive benefits
What happened?
Amazon US published the terms of the “Target Inventory for Peak Success (TIPS)” program. The program runs from October 1 through December 31, 2026, and benefits related to removal fees may continue through April 30, 2027. The program is not open to all sellers and applies only to sellers who receive a targeted invitation from Amazon. The specific stores, products, and benefits covered are determined by the invitation email. Sellers must also complete inventory, product, or account eligibility steps within the deadlines set by Amazon to qualify for the applicable benefits. The program primarily targets FBA sellers preparing for the fourth-quarter peak season who seek faster delivery and higher conversion by increasing inventory. It covers seasonal products, gifts, toys, home décor, and key Black Friday and Cyber Monday products. Amazon reserves the right to modify or cancel the program and withdraw benefits. If a seller violates the applicable agreements, benefits already received may be voided or reclaimed.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Invited Amazon US FBA sellers may consider TIPS as an option for peak-season inventory and removal planning, but the benefits should not be treated as universally available. Benefits may be modified, canceled, or reclaimed, so confirm the store, products, and eligibility steps before stocking inventory to avoid inventory and cash-flow risks.
What should sellers do now?
- 1Review the Amazon US targeted invitation email, create a TIPS eligibility table by store, product, and benefit, confirm the eligibility steps, deadlines, and completion evidence for October 1 through December 31, 2026, and create a traceable checklist.Procurement List
- 2Run peak-season inventory calculations only for seasonal products that were invited and have completed the eligibility steps, include the potential continuation of removal-fee benefits through April 30, 2027 in the cost model, and record inventory and risk notes for each SKU.Profit calculator