What are Amazon FBA Fees? 2026 Updates

Peak vs Non-Peak Fulfillment Fees

Amazon uses seasonal pricing for fulfillment fees, meaning non-peak rates apply during most of the year, while peak rates increase during high-demand periods, typically the holiday season, when order volume and fulfillment center capacity are under greater strain.

Non-Peak FBA Fulfillment Fees (2025–2026)

Small Standard Size Tier

Large Standard Size Tier

Extra-Large Size Tier

To more information on referral fees or to view fees for apparel items, visit this page.

Monthly FBA Storage Fees (What to Expect)

When you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), you pay monthly storage fees for keeping your inventory in Amazon’s warehouses. These fees are based on the amount of space your products take up, measured in cubic feet, and they change depending on the time of year.

How Monthly Storage Fees Work

Monthly storage fees are charged based on your average daily inventory volume stored in Amazon fulfillment centers. The more space your products occupy, the higher your storage costs will be.

Off-Peak vs Peak Season

Amazon uses seasonal pricing for storage to reflect demand and warehouse capacity.

Off-Peak Season (January to September)

Storage fees are lower for most of the year. This is generally the best time to hold inventory, test new products, and prepare stock ahead of high-demand periods.

Peak Season (October to December)

Storage fees increase significantly during the holiday season when fulfillment center space is in high demand. Peak storage costs can be two to three times higher than off-peak rates, which can quickly impact profit margins if inventory levels are too high.

Peak vs Off-Peak Storage Fee Comparison

Example for Standard-Size and Oversized Items

Standard size

• January – September: $0.78 per cubic foot
• October – December: $2.40 per cubic foot

Oversized

• January – September: $0.56 per cubic foot
• October – December: $1.40 per cubic foot

Exact rates vary by product size and year, but the seasonal increase during peak months is consistent.

Aged Inventory Surcharge

Aged Inventory Surcharge, previously known as Long-Term Storage Fees, applies to inventory stored longer than 181 days or longer.

This fee is charged by assessing using an inventory snapshot on the 15th day of each month. And the surcharge is applied monthly, normally between the 18th-22nd day of the month.

It is important to note that this fee is separate from the monthly inventory storage fee.

Amazon tracks inventory using a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. This means the oldest units in their network are always counted as sold or removed first, even if the unit that physically ships is a newer one.

Before January 16, 2026

• 181–210 days; $0.50 per cubic foot
• 211–240 days; $1.00 per cubic foot
• 241–270 days; $1.50 per cubic foot
• 271–300 days; $5.45 per cubic foot
• 301–330 days; $5.70 per cubic foot
• 331–365 days; $5.90 per cubic foot
• 366 days or more; $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit, whichever is greater

After January 16, 2026

• 181–210 days; $0.50 per cubic foot
• 211–240 days; $1.00 per cubic foot
• 241–270 days; $1.50 per cubic foot
• 271–300 days; $5.45 per cubic foot
• 301–330 days; $5.70 per cubic foot
• 331–365 days; $5.90 per cubic foot
• 366–455 days; $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.30 per unit
• 456 days or more; $7.90 per cubic foot or $0.35 per unit

FBA Removal Order Fees

Amazon charges sellers for removing units from their fulfillment centers, and these are charged per unit according to shipping weight. Shipping weight is separated into two groups, namely: Standard size and Large bulky, extra-large and special handling items. Please refer to the table below for specific rates:

Standard-Size Removal Fees

Bulky and Extra-Large Items

FBA Disposal Order Fees

When you ask Amazon to dispose of items stored in their fulfillment centers, a disposal fee is charged per unit after the disposal order is completed. The fee is based on the item’s shipping weight and follows the same size categories as FBA removal orders (standard size or large bulky, extra-large, and special handling). You can view the disposal fee rates below.

Standard-Size Disposal Fees

Shipping weight under 1lb rounds up to the nearest 0.1 lb; all other tiers round up to the nearest whole pound.

Large Bulky, Extra-Large & Special Handling Items

You may notice that the fees for the Disposal and Removal fees are the same, and the only difference is where the item ends up. If you opt for disposal, Amazon will either sell this item away, or it may be discarded. However, if you opt for a Removal, Amazon will remove this item from their fulfillment center and ship it back to you.

Low Price FBA Fulfillment Fee

For sellers who subscribed to FBA services and priced their products under $10, will receive the less than $10 Average Selling Price (ASP) fulfillment rates, which are $0.86 less than the fulfillment rates for products priced above $10.

It’s important to note that while the Low-price Fulfillment rates by Amazon have reduced fulfillment fees, the other standard selling fees and FBA fees still apply.

Check out the rates for apparel and non-apparel items in the tables below.

Low-Price FBA Fulfillment Fees (2025–2026)

Small Standard

Large Standard

Bulky & Extra-Large (Non-Apparel)

For Apparel items and more information on Low Price FBA fees, check out this page from Amazon.

Low-Level Inventory Fee

Amazon needs enough stock to distribute products quickly and cheaply. When inventory gets too low, this becomes harder, so the Low Inventory Level Fee encourages sellers to keep healthier stock levels. The fee now also applies to Small Bulky and Large Bulky items, while Grocery and slower-moving products remain exempt (though slow movers may get slower delivery speeds or limited availability).

The fee only applies when both your long-term inventory (90 days) and short-term inventory (30 days) fall below 28 days of supply. If either period is above 28 days, you won’t be charged. Amazon calculates this at the FNSKU level, and the fee is added to your regular FBA fulfillment fee for each unit shipped while you’re under stocked.

Low-Level Inventory Rates from January 15, 2026 and onwards

FBA Inbound Placement Service Fee

Amazon’s FBA inbound placement service gives sellers control over how their inventory enters the fulfillment network and what they pay for it. When creating a shipping plan, you’ll see a fee estimate for each option and will be charged the final amount 45 days after Amazon receives your shipment.

This fee isn’t fixed and can change over time. The amount you pay depends on a few key factors:

• Product size category: Fees differ based on whether your item is Small Standard, Large Standard, Small Bulky, or Large Bulky.
• Product weight: For small standard items, the actual unit weight is used. For larger items, Amazon charges based on whichever is higher, the item’s weight or its dimensional weight.
• How your shipment is split: Sending inventory to a single location usually costs more than using Amazon-optimized shipment splits.
• Where your inventory is sent: Fees can vary depending on the fulfillment center location, with some regions costing more due to capacity or demand.

Two choices for Inbound placement

1. Minimal Shipment Splits (Fee Applies)

   Send all (or most) of your inventory to one inbound location for convenience.
   Amazon then decides how to redistribute your inventory across their network.
   Fees vary by inbound location, with some regions, like the West of the US,
   costing more.

2. Partial or Amazon-Optimized Shipment Splits (Reduced or No Fee)

   Send your inventory to multiple inbound locations yourself.

   1. Amazon-optimized splits:
      No fee if you send at least five identical cartons or pallets per item,
      each containing the same quantity and item mix.
   2. Partial splits:
      You send Bulky-sized inventory to two or three locations (but fewer than
      the Amazon-optimized option) for a reduced fee. This option is not available
      for shipping plans for standard-sized products.

You can track all charges in the Payments dashboard under Service fees, or use the downloadable FBA inbound placement service fee report for shipment, plan, and SKU-level details. It’s important to note that the availability of the inbound placements depends on the product type, quantity, the seller’s existing inventory across Amazon’s network, location of the customer demand, and the available capacity in Amazon’s fulfillment centers.

Standard-Size Inbound Placement Fees (2025–2026)

Effective February 20, 2025 to January 15, 2026

Effective January 15, 2026 onwards

Large Bulky Inbound Placement Fees (Before 2026)

Large Bulky Inbound Placement Fees (2026 Onward)

Multi-Channel Fulfillment Fees

Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) has become an increasingly valuable solution for managing logistics. MCF allows you to store your inventory in Amazon’s fulfillment network and ship orders from websites other than Amazon.

Because of this flexibility, many brands rely on MCF as their primary third-party logistics provider.

Below is a clear breakdown of the latest Amazon MCF fees, including Standard, Expedited, and Priority delivery options.

STANDARD 3-Day Delivery Fees

There is a separate set of fee tables that apply to expedited two business-day delivery for FBA Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) orders, which differ from standard fulfillment fees presented here. For more information on MCF Fees by Amazon, check out this page.

Conclusion

Amazon FBA offers powerful benefits such as fast delivery, streamlined logistics, and access to Prime customers, but these advantages come with a detailed fee structure that sellers must understand to stay profitable. By keeping track of fulfillment, storage, inventory, and inbound fees, sellers can price their products effectively and avoid unexpected costs. Continually reviewing Amazon’s fee updates and optimizing inventory levels will help ensure strong margins and long-term success on the platform.