How to calculate the FBN Outbound Fee and the Inventory Removal Fee in KSA

Managing your FBN fees effectively is essential to optimize your costs and streamline your operations. This guide will provide you with a detailed breakdown of the FBN Outbound Fee and the Inventory Removal Fee.

1. The FBN Outbound Fee

The FBN Outbound Fee is posted per item when the order first reaches Delivered or NDR (Non-Delivered Return) status—whichever comes first. And is based on the product’s dimensions and shipping weight.

Note: The fee is non-refundable if the order is returned.

Follow these steps to determine the FBN Outbound Fee for each of your items:

Step 1: Determine the Packaging Classification

Identify the classification of the packaging (e.g., small, standard, large, oversize) that will hold your product using the Classification Table based on your product’s dimensions.

Classification	Longest side (cm)	Median (cm)	Shortest (cm)	Packaging material Weight (g)	Max Shipping Weight (Kg)*
Small envelope	<=20	<=15	<=1	20	0.1
Standard envelope	<=33	<=23	<=2.5	40	0.5
Large envelope	<=33	<=23	<=5	40	1
Standard Parcel	<=45	<=34	<=26	100	12
Oversize	<=130	<=34	<=26	240	30
Extra Oversize**	<=130	<=130	<=130	240	30
Bulky	Everything else			400
** excludes glass items like mirrors, tabletops which would get classified in Bulky

Step 2: Calculate the Shipping Weight

Use the following formula to calculate the shipping weight of your product, then round it to the nearest 50g:
Shipping Weight = Product Physical Weight + Packaging Weight of a particular classification

Step 3: Verify Shipping Weight Against Classification

Ensure the calculated shipping weight does not exceed the maximum shipping weight for the product’s classification. If it does, the next higher classification tier will apply.

Step 4: Determine the FBN Outbound Fee

Refer to the FBN Outbound Fee Table to find the fee applicable to your product’s packaging classification and weight slab.

FBN Outbound Fee	Weight Slab	SA
		Cost per unit(SAR)
Small envelope	One rate	5.0
Standard envelope	<=0.1Kg	5.5
	<=0.25 Kg	5.5
	<=0.50 Kg	5.5
Large envelope	One rate	5.5
Standard parcel	<=0.25 Kg	5.5
	>0.25 Kg & <=0.50 Kg	6.0
	>0.50 Kg & <=1.0 Kg	6.5
	>1.0 Kg & <=1.5 Kg	7.0
	>1.5 Kg & <=2.0 Kg	8.5
	>2.0 Kg & <=3.0Kg	9.5
	Each additional 1Kg till 12 Kg	Additional 1 SAR per kg
Oversize parcel	<=1.0 Kg	8.5
	>1.0 Kg & <=2.0 Kg	9.5
	>2.0 Kg & <=3.0 Kg	10.5
	>3.0 Kg & <=4.0 Kg	11.5
	>4.0 Kg & <=5.0 Kg	12.5
	Each additional 1Kg till 10 Kg	Additional 1 SAR per kg
	>10 Kg & <=15 Kg	22.0
	>15 Kg & <=20 Kg	26.5
	>20 Kg & <=25 Kg	31.5
	>25 Kg & <=30 Kg	36.0
Extra Oversize	<=4Kg	13.5
	Each additional 1Kg till 10 Kg	Additional 1 SAR per kg
	>10 Kg & <=15 Kg	23.0
	>15 Kg & <=20 Kg	27.5
	>20 Kg & <=25 Kg	32.5
	>25 Kg & <=30 Kg	37.0
Bulky	<=20 Kg	31.0
	>20 Kg & <=21 Kg	33.0
	>21 Kg & <=22 Kg	35.0
	>22 Kg & <=23 Kg	37.0
	>23 Kg & <=24 Kg	39.0
	Each additional 1Kg till 30 Kg	Additional 2 SAR per kg
	>30 Kg & <=35 Kg	59.0
	>35Kg & <=40 Kg	68.0
	40> kg	Additional 10 SAR per 5 kg

Click to download the FBN Outbound Fee Calculator

FBN Outbound Fee Calculation Example

• Dimensions: 17.4 x 8.81 x 2.8 cm

• Unit Weight: 0.32 kg

• Classification: Large Envelope (based on dimensions that has 0.04 kg of packaging weight).

• Shipping Weight: 0.32 kg (unit weight) + 0.04 kg (packaging weight) = 0.36 kg (~0.4 kg).

Since the shipping weight is within the 1 kg limit for large envelopes, the FBN Outbound Fee is SAR 5.5 per unit.

2. Inventory Removal Fee

The Inventory Removal Fee applies to items you request to be returned from noon’s fulfillment center. This fee is calculated based on the higher of the product’s volumetric weight or physical weight.

Delivery Request

Follow these steps to calculate the Inventory Removal Fee for delivery requests:

1. Calculate the Volumetric Weight
   Use the formula:
   Volumetric Weight (kg) = Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) / 5000

2. Compare with Physical Weight
   Choose the higher value between the volumetric weight and the physical weight.

3. Calculate Fees
   Multiply the higher weight by the applicable delivery fee (same-city or cross-city) and add the handling fee.

Inventory Removal Fee Table

A fee that will apply to each unit that is shipped back to you at your request. The inventory removal fee is based on a combination of the dimensions and shipping weight of the product.

Inventory Removal	Unit of measurement	SA
		SAR
Minimum fee per Inventory removal request		15
Handling fee (per unit)	per unit	0.3
Same-city delivery fee	per KG*	1.0
Cross-city delivery fee	per KG*	2.0

 Inventory Removal Fee Calculation Example:

• Dimensions: 25.2 x 119.9 x 46.6 cm

• Physical Weight: 20.6 kg

• Volumetric Weight: (25.2 x 119.9 x 46.6) / 5000 = 28.16 kg (higher than physical weight).

Fee Calculation:

• Delivery Fee: Volumetric weight x the Handling Fee and the Same-city delivery Fee
  

            28.16 kg x 1 SAR (same-city) = 28.16 SAR

• Handling Fee: 0.3 SAR

• Total Inventory Removal Fee: 28.16 + 0.3 = 28.46 SAR

Collection Request

For collection requests, calculate the fee as follows:

1. Calculate Volume in Cubic Feet (CBF)
   Use the formula:
   Cubic Feet (CBF) = Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) / 28317

2. Calculate Processing Fees
   Multiply the cubic feet value by the processing fee.

3. Add Handling Fee
   Add the handling fee to the total.

Inventory Removal Fees Table (Collection)

FBN Inventory Removal	Unit of measurement	AE
		AED
Minimum fee per Inventory removal request		15
Handling fee (per unit)	per unit	0.3
Processing fee	per Cubic feet*	1.0

Inventory Removal Fee Calculation Example:

Example: Collection Request Calculation

• Dimensions: 25.2 x 119.9 x 46.6 cm
  

• Cubic Feet (CBF): (25.2 x 119.9 x 46.6) / 28317 = 4.972 CBF
  

Fee Calculation:

• Processing Fee: 4.972 CBF x 1 AED = 4.972 AED

• Handling Fee: 0.3 AED

• Total Inventory Removal Fee: 4.972 + 0.3 = 5.27 AED

Since this is lower than the minimum fee, the applicable fee is 15 AED.

 

That’s it!

 

Got more questions? 

Contact us at seller@noon.com

 

• Related Articles

• How to calculate the FBN Outbound Fee and the Inventory Removal Fee in UAE

  This guide explains how the FBN Outbound Fee and Inventory Removal Fee are calculated for sellers using noon’s Fulfilled by Noon (FBN) service. 1. The FBN Outbound Fee The FBN Outbound Fee is posted per item when the order first reaches Delivered or ...

• How to calculate the FBN Outbound Fee and Inventory Removal Fees in EGY

  Managing fees associated with shipping and inventory removal is essential for sellers utilizing noon’s Fulfilled by Noon (FBN) service. This guide explains the FBN Outbound Fee and Inventory Removal Fee. 1. The FBN Outbound Fee The FBN Outbound Fee ...

• Inventory Removal Comprehensive Overview

  This guide helps Noon sellers with managing their inventory removal, learning about Return to Vendor (RTV) processes, and handling disputes easily. It covers Noon's rules and steps in detail, helping sellers run their operations smoothly and avoid ...

• FBN Inventory Removal Process

  This guide provides detailed instructions for FBN sellers to manage inventory stored in Noon fulfillment centers, covering retrieval and disposal processes for both sort and non-sort items. Understanding Sort and Non-Sort Items Sort Items: Products ...

• Inventory Removal Policy

  What Is Inventory Removal? Inventory removal refers to the process of removing a seller's saleable and non-saleable inventory stored in noon’s warehouses. Types Of Inventory: At noon, inventory is categorized into two primary types: saleable and ...