2026 Amazon FBA Fee Changes: What Sellers Need to Know
This post is about the 2026 Amazon FBA fee changes and what they mean for your business as an Amazon seller. Amazon updated its Fulfillment by Amazon fees on January 15, 2026, and there are additional changes landing later in the year that every FBA seller should know about. The 2026 cycle covers fulfillment fees, a new 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge starting April 17, inbound placement service fees, monthly storage fees, aged inventory surcharges, low-inventory-level fees, removal and disposal fees, and return processing fees. If you sell on Amazon using FBA, every one of these line items hits your cost of goods, your landed profit, and your ability to compete on the buy box.
At Goat Consulting, we've walked clients through every annual FBA fee update since 2023, and the question we field most often in the first quarter of every year is some version of "did my FBA fees just go up, and what do I do about it?" This post is our 2026 answer. We cover each fee type, show the updated rate tables, and walk through the practical steps sellers can take to protect margin which is a baseline for our Amazon FBA and fulfillment service.
TL;DR: Amazon's 2026 FBA fee schedule brings small per-unit adjustments to fulfillment fees across size tiers (priced in three price bands now: under $10, $10-$50, and over $50), introduces a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge that layers on top of every FBA fulfillment fee starting April 17, 2026, expands the Low Price FBA program with an average $0.86-per-unit discount for products priced under $10, and keeps the low-inventory-level fee in place for standard-size and bulky products that fall below 28 days of historical supply. The biggest operational lever for most sellers in 2026 is still inbound placement, because using the Amazon-optimized shipment splits option (five or more identical cartons per item) is the only way to avoid the placement service fee entirely.
How Amazon's 2026 FBA Fee Timeline Unfolded
Amazon announced the 2026 fee changes in late 2025 and published the final rate cards in Seller Central several weeks before the changes took effect. The 2026 cycle followed the same mid-January rollout Amazon has used since 2023, with new fulfillment fees going live on January 15, 2026. A few changes are rolling out later in the year. The 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge starts on April 17, 2026 and layers on top of every FBA fulfillment fee across the US, Canada, and Remote Fulfillment with FBA. Disposal and removal fees move from a one-time charge at order creation to a per-unit charge at the time the unit is actually disposed or removed, starting March 1, 2026. Aged inventory surcharge rates added a new 456-days-or-more tier starting January 16, 2026.
If you want the official source of truth for any number in this post, log into Seller Central and navigate to Reports, then Fulfillment, then Fee Preview. Amazon reserves the right to adjust rates during the year, and we always recommend checking your own Fee Preview report at least once per quarter rather than relying on any third-party summary.
New for 2026: The 3.5% Fuel and Logistics-Related Surcharge
Starting April 17, 2026, Amazon is applying a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge to fulfillment fees across Fulfillment by Amazon in the US and Canada, as well as Remote Fulfillment with FBA from the US into Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The surcharge is calculated on top of the published fulfillment fee for each unit. The Revenue Calculator, Profit Analytics dashboard, and Fee and Economics Preview reports in Seller Central have been updated to show the impact of the surcharge, so you can model it against any SKU in your catalog before it goes live. None of the fulfillment fee rate card values published in this post include the 3.5% surcharge. To estimate your post-April-17 fee on any unit, multiply the published fulfillment fee by 1.035.
New for 2026: Low Price FBA Discount for Products Under $10
Amazon's Low Price FBA program in 2026 gives products priced under $10 an average $0.86-per-unit discount compared to standard FBA fulfillment fees. The discount is already baked into the <$10 price band column on every fulfillment fee rate table in this post. Products priced under $10 will see their fulfillment fee automatically assessed at the Low Price FBA rate. Small standard products priced under $10 will see fees unchanged year over year as Amazon continues to invest in growing that selection. If your catalog has items hovering just above the $10 mark, the unit economics of pricing at $9.99 versus $10.00 can swing meaningfully once you factor in the Low Price FBA discount and the referral fee delta.
2026 FBA Fulfillment Fees for Standard-Size Products
Standard-size products are the most common tier for most sellers, covering items up to 20 pounds and with dimensions within Amazon's standard-size thresholds. Amazon breaks this tier into small standard and large standard, with large standard further broken down by weight band. The 2026 rate card continues to charge per unit based on the tier a product falls into, and the fee already includes pick, pack, and ship. The biggest structural change for 2026 is that fulfillment fees are now published in three price bands (under $10, $10 to $50, and over $50), not a single fee per weight tier. The table below shows non-peak 2026 rates, effective January 15, 2026 through October 14, 2026, and do not include the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge that starts April 17. Here are the FBA fulfillment fee tables:
| Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz or less | $2.43 | $3.32 | $3.58 |
| 2+ to 4 oz | $2.49 | $3.42 | $3.68 |
| 4+ to 6 oz | $2.56 | $3.45 | $3.71 |
| 6+ to 8 oz | $2.66 | $3.54 | $3.80 |
| 8+ to 10 oz | $2.77 | $3.68 | $3.94 |
| 10+ to 12 oz | $2.82 | $3.78 | $4.04 |
| 12+ to 14 oz | $2.92 | $3.91 | $4.17 |
| 14+ to 16 oz | $2.95 | $3.96 | $4.22 |
| Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz or less | $2.91 | $3.73 | $3.99 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.13 | $3.95 | $4.21 |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $3.38 | $4.20 | $4.46 |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.78 | $4.60 | $4.86 |
| 1+ to 1.25 lb | $4.22 | $5.04 | $5.30 |
| 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $4.60 | $5.42 | $5.68 |
| 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $4.75 | $5.57 | $5.83 |
| 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.00 | $5.82 | $6.08 |
| 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.10 | $5.92 | $6.18 |
| 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.28 | $6.10 | $6.36 |
| 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.44 | $6.26 | $6.52 |
| 2.75+ to 3 lb | $5.85 | $6.67 | $6.93 |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.15 + $0.08/4 oz above first 3 lb | $6.97 + $0.08/4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.23 + $0.08/4 oz above first 3 lb |
The practical takeaway for sellers is that small differences in product weight and dimensions can push a unit from one tier into the next, and the per-unit cost delta between tiers is meaningful at volume. If a product is sitting right at the edge of a tier break, it's worth auditing the packaging and item weight recorded in Seller Central. We frequently see clients with an incorrect dimensional or weight record in the catalog that is costing them a full tier's worth of fulfillment fee on every unit sold. The price band structure adds a second dimension to the audit: a product priced at $10.00 versus $9.99 can pay meaningfully more or less per unit once Low Price FBA is factored in.
2026 FBA Fulfillment Fees for Large and Oversize Products
Large and oversize products exceed the standard-size thresholds on weight or dimensions. Amazon splits oversize into small bulky, large bulky, and extra-large, with extra-large further broken down by weight band. The 2026 fee structure continues to charge a base fee plus a per-pound surcharge above a certain weight threshold in the larger tiers. Storage and fulfillment economics for oversize are fundamentally different from standard size, and the fee schedule reflects that. Non-peak 2026 rates below, effective January 15, 2026.
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.78 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $7.55 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $7.55 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Large Bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $8.58 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $9.35 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $9.35 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large | 0 to 50 lb | $25.56 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $26.33 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $26.33 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large | 50+ to 70 lb | $36.55 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $37.32 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $37.32 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb |
| Extra-large | 70+ to 150 lb | $50.55 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $51.32 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $51.32 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb |
| Extra-large | 150+ lb | $194.18 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $194.95 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $194.95 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
Extra-large products exceeding 96 inches on the longest side or 130 inches for length plus girth are subject to the Overmax handling fee, which is a separate surcharge Amazon implemented January 15, 2026 for products up to 150 lb that fall outside the standard extra-large dimensional envelope.
If you sell oversize products, the single biggest thing you can do to control 2026 FBA fees is audit your catalog dimensions quarterly. Amazon uses the product's unit package dimensions and weight at the fulfillment center to classify the tier, and we have seen clients flip an entire SKU line between tiers because a packaging engineer changed the outer carton dimensions without anyone updating the listing. If Amazon measures a package differently than what's recorded in Seller Central, you can file a dimensions correction through Seller Support with proof of the actual measurements.
2026 FBA Fulfillment Fees for Apparel
Apparel has its own fee tier in 2026, which Amazon introduced in 2024 to reflect the higher handling and return rates associated with soft goods. The apparel tier applies to items classified in one of Amazon's apparel browse nodes and is generally a few cents per unit higher than the equivalent standard-size non-apparel fee. Non-peak 2026 rates below.
| Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz or less | $2.62 | $3.51 | $3.77 |
| 2+ to 4 oz | $2.64 | $3.54 | $3.80 |
| 4+ to 6 oz | $2.68 | $3.59 | $3.85 |
| 6+ to 8 oz | $2.81 | $3.69 | $3.95 |
| 8+ to 10 oz | $3.00 | $3.91 | $4.17 |
| 10+ to 12 oz | $3.10 | $4.09 | $4.35 |
| 12+ to 14 oz | $3.20 | $4.20 | $4.46 |
| 14+ to 16 oz | $3.30 | $4.25 | $4.51 |
| Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz or less | $3.48 | $4.30 | $4.56 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.68 | $4.50 | $4.76 |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $3.90 | $4.72 | $4.98 |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.35 | $5.17 | $5.43 |
| 1+ to 1.25 lb | $5.05 | $5.87 | $6.13 |
| 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $5.22 | $6.04 | $6.30 |
| 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.32 | $6.14 | $6.40 |
| 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.43 | $6.25 | $6.51 |
| 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.78 | $6.60 | $6.86 |
| 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.90 | $6.72 | $6.98 |
| 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.95 | $6.77 | $7.03 |
| 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.08 | $6.90 | $7.16 |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.15 + $0.16/half-lb above first 3 lb | $6.97 + $0.16/half-lb above first 3 lb | $7.23 + $0.16/half-lb above first 3 lb |
| Size Tier | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bulky 0 to 50 lb | $6.78 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $7.55 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $7.55 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Large Bulky 0 to 50 lb | $8.58 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $9.35 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $9.35 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large 0 to 50 lb | $25.56 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $26.33 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $26.33 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large 50+ to 70 lb | $36.55 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $37.32 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $37.32 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb |
| Extra-large 70+ to 150 lb | $50.55 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $51.32 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $51.32 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb |
| Extra-large 150+ lb | $194.18 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $194.95 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $194.95 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
The apparel tier applies automatically based on your listing's browse node classification, and there's no way to opt out. The practical lever here is return processing, which is covered in its own section below. Apparel has some of the highest return rates on the platform, and the combined cost of the fulfillment fee plus the return processing fee (which is charged on every return for apparel and shoes, with no category threshold) is what determines whether a given SKU is actually profitable. We always recommend running a return-adjusted unit economics analysis for every apparel SKU at least once a year.
2026 FBA Fulfillment Fees for Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods, which Amazon sometimes calls "hazmat," include items with lithium batteries, aerosols, flammables, and other regulated materials. These products go to specialized fulfillment centers that can legally store and handle them, and the fee schedule reflects the additional cost. Dangerous goods fulfillment fees are higher than the equivalent non-hazmat tier, and 2026 continues that structure.
| Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz or less | $3.40 | $4.29 | $4.55 |
| 2+ to 4 oz | $3.43 | $4.36 | $4.62 |
| 4+ to 6 oz | $3.48 | $4.37 | $4.63 |
| 6+ to 8 oz | $3.55 | $4.43 | $4.69 |
| 8+ to 10 oz | $3.64 | $4.55 | $4.81 |
| 10+ to 12 oz | $3.65 | $4.61 | $4.87 |
| 12+ to 14 oz | $3.73 | $4.72 | $4.98 |
| 14+ to 16 oz | $3.77 | $4.78 | $5.04 |
| Shipping Weight | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz or less | $3.73 | $4.55 | $4.81 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.94 | $4.76 | $5.02 |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $4.17 | $4.99 | $5.25 |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.37 | $5.19 | $5.45 |
| 1+ to 1.25 lb | $4.82 | $5.64 | $5.90 |
| 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $5.20 | $6.02 | $6.28 |
| 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.35 | $6.17 | $6.43 |
| 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.49 | $6.31 | $6.57 |
| 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.56 | $6.38 | $6.64 |
| 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.74 | $6.56 | $6.82 |
| 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.90 | $6.72 | $6.98 |
| 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.31 | $7.13 | $7.39 |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.61 + $0.08/4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.43 + $0.08/4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.69 + $0.08/4 oz above first 3 lb |
| Size Tier | <$10 | $10-$50 | >$50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bulky 0 to 50 lb | $7.50 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $8.27 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $8.27 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Large Bulky 0 to 50 lb | $9.30 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $10.07 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $10.07 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large 0 to 50 lb | $27.67 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $28.44 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $28.44 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large 50+ to 70 lb | $39.76 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $40.53 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $40.53 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb |
| Extra-large 70+ to 150 lb | $57.68 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $58.45 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $58.45 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb |
| Extra-large 150+ lb | $218.76 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $219.53 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $219.53 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
If you're selling a product that's been classified as dangerous goods, make sure the classification is actually accurate. Amazon's hazmat review team occasionally misclassifies products, and you can appeal through the dangerous goods review process in Seller Central. Getting a product out of the dangerous goods tier can meaningfully reduce per-unit fulfillment fees, on top of opening up more fulfillment center capacity.
2026 Inbound Placement Service Fees
Amazon introduced the inbound placement service fee in March 2024 as a way to charge sellers for distributing inventory to multiple fulfillment centers on their behalf. The fee is still in place for 2026 with several rate adjustments that took effect January 15, 2026. Small standard now has two shipping weight bands (up from one), and large standard has five shipping weight bands between 3 and 20 lb (up from one). The old "large bulky" size tier has been split into small bulky and large bulky, with the new large bulky tier seeing minimal shipment split fees increase by an average of $0.27 per unit. Extra-large products are not subject to the inbound placement service fee.
The fee applies when you use the minimal shipment splits option and send inventory to a single fulfillment center, and Amazon fans it out to multiple fulfillment centers on your behalf. The Amazon-optimized shipment splits option is free, but it requires you to ship at least five identical cartons or pallets per item with the same quantity per item and same item mix across cartons. The partial shipment splits option is a middle-ground choice that's only available for bulky products.
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | Minimal Splits (single location) | Amazon-Optimized (5+ locations) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 8 oz or less | $0.14 to $0.32 | No fee |
| Small standard | 8+ oz to 16 oz | $0.16 to $0.32 | No fee |
| Large standard | 12 oz or less | $0.20 to $0.40 | No fee |
| Large standard | 12+ oz to 1.5 lb | $0.24 to $0.50 | No fee |
| Large standard | 1.5+ to 3 lb | $0.34 to $0.60 | No fee |
| Large standard | 3+ to 5 lb | $0.38 to $0.76 | No fee |
| Large standard | 5+ to 7 lb | $0.40 to $0.98 | No fee |
| Large standard | 7+ to 10 lb | $0.42 to $1.20 | No fee |
| Large standard | 10+ to 15 lb | $0.44 to $1.50 | No fee |
| Large standard | 15+ to 20 lb | $0.55 to $1.90 | No fee |
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | Minimal Splits | Partial Splits (2-3 locations) | Amazon-Optimized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bulky | 5 lb or less | $1.10 to $1.60 | $0.55 to $1.10 | No fee |
| Small Bulky | 5+ to 12 lb | $1.75 to $2.40 | $0.65 to $1.75 | No fee |
| Small Bulky | 12+ to 28 lb | $2.74 to $3.50 | $0.81 to $2.19 | No fee |
| Small Bulky | 28+ to 42 lb | $3.95 to $4.95 | $1.05 to $2.83 | No fee |
| Small Bulky | 42+ to 50 lb | $4.80 to $5.95 | $1.23 to $3.32 | No fee |
| Large Bulky | 5 lb or less | $1.30 to $1.80 | $0.55 to $1.25 | No fee |
| Large Bulky | 5+ to 12 lb | $2.10 to $2.90 | $0.65 to $1.80 | No fee |
| Large Bulky | 12+ to 28 lb | $3.40 to $4.10 | $0.81 to $2.30 | No fee |
| Large Bulky | 28+ to 42 lb | $4.70 to $5.60 | $1.05 to $2.95 | No fee |
| Large Bulky | 42+ to 50 lb | $5.50 to $6.50 | $1.23 to $3.50 | No fee |
Fees are published as ranges because the actual per-unit fee depends on the destination region (West, Central, or East) and on the specific shipping plan. The Revenue Calculator in Seller Central shows you the exact fee for any SKU before you commit to a shipment.
How to Reduce or Avoid the Inbound Placement Service Fee in 2026
The inbound placement service fee is the single most avoidable line item on the 2026 FBA rate card, and it's also the one we get the most questions about. Here's how sellers can reduce or eliminate it.
Use Amazon-optimized shipment splits when eligible. To qualify for the no-fee Amazon-optimized option, your shipment plan must include at least five identical cartons or pallets per item, with the same quantity per item and the same item mix in every carton. If you can consolidate a product into five or more full boxes with identical contents, the entire inbound placement service fee goes to zero for that shipment.
Use partial splits for bulky products. Bulky products can use the partial shipment splits option, which sends inventory to 2 or 3 locations for a fee that's roughly half of the minimal shipment splits fee. Partial splits are not available for standard-size products.
Ship full pallets rather than individual boxes. Pallets carry lower per-unit handling costs and generally get the lower end of the published fee range.
Consolidate shipments. Frequent small shipments multiply the placement service fee across every inbound. Shipping less often in larger quantities reduces the total fee exposure.
Evaluate the option-cost tradeoff at shipment creation. Amazon gives you several placement options at the time of shipment creation in Send to Amazon. Always look at the full comparison view before confirming the shipment and pick the lowest total landed cost option.
Factor placement into your unit economics. Treat the inbound placement service fee as a line item in your cost of goods, not a surprise. For any new product, model the fee at the worst case single-destination rate before you decide whether the item is profitable at FBA.
2026 FBA Monthly Storage Fees
Monthly storage fees are charged based on the average daily volume your inventory occupies in Amazon fulfillment centers, measured in cubic feet. The 2026 rate card continues the two-season structure Amazon has used for years, with lower rates from January through September and higher rates during the October to December peak season. On top of the base monthly storage fee, Amazon applies a storage utilization surcharge to sellers whose inventory volume is at or above 25 cubic feet daily and whose storage utilization ratio (average daily inventory volume divided by average daily shipped volume over the past 13 weeks) exceeds 22 weeks. The surcharge only applies to inventory aged above 30 days.
| Storage Utilization Ratio | Std Off-Peak (Jan-Sep) | Oversize Off-Peak (Jan-Sep) | Std Peak (Oct-Dec) | Oversize Peak (Oct-Dec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 22 weeks (no surcharge) | $0.78 | $0.56 | $2.40 | $1.40 |
| 22 to 28 weeks | $1.22 | $0.79 | $2.84 | $1.63 |
| 28 to 36 weeks | $1.54 | $1.02 | $3.16 | $1.86 |
| 36 to 44 weeks | $1.94 | $1.19 | $3.56 | $2.03 |
| 44 to 52 weeks | $2.36 | $1.32 | $3.98 | $2.16 |
| 52+ weeks | $2.66 | $1.82 | $4.28 | $2.66 |
Dangerous goods: Standard-size $0.99/cu ft (Jan-Sep) or $3.63/cu ft (Oct-Dec). Oversize $0.78/cu ft (Jan-Sep) or $2.43/cu ft (Oct-Dec). Storage utilization surcharge does not apply to dangerous goods.
| Size Tier | Off-Peak (Jan-Sep) | Peak (Oct-Dec) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard-size dangerous goods | $0.99 | $3.63 |
| Oversize dangerous goods | $0.78 | $2.43 |
Dangerous goods are billed at flat rates regardless of how long inventory has been sitting in fulfillment centers. The storage utilization surcharge that applies to non-dangerous-goods inventory does not apply to dangerous goods. Rates above are charged per cubic foot per month.
For most sellers, storage fees are a function of three things: how much inventory you have on hand, how long it sits before selling through, and whether your utilization ratio triggers the surcharge. The most effective way to control storage fee exposure is inventory planning. Send in what you can sell in the next 4 to 8 weeks, not what you hope to sell in the next 6 months. Q4 base storage fees are roughly 3 times the Q1-Q3 rate, and the utilization surcharge stacks on top, so any inventory sitting in the network between October and December is paying a premium for space that Amazon could be using for faster-moving SKUs. New sellers (those whose first shipment to an Amazon fulfillment center was within the past 365 days), Individual account sellers, and sellers whose average daily inventory volume is below 25 cubic feet are exempt from the storage utilization surcharge.
2026 Aged Inventory Surcharges
Aged inventory surcharges apply when inventory sits in Amazon's fulfillment network for more than 181 days. The surcharge is a separate line item from the monthly storage fee, and the rate increases in tiers the longer inventory sits. Starting January 16, 2026, Amazon updated the rate card to add a new 456-days-or-more tier at $7.90 per cubic foot or $0.35 per unit (whichever is greater), on top of the existing 366-to-455-day tier at $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.30 per unit.
| Days Aged in Fulfillment Center | Per Cubic Foot | Per-Unit Floor |
|---|---|---|
| 181 to 210 days | $0.50 | N/A |
| 211 to 240 days | $1.00 | N/A |
| 241 to 270 days | $1.50 | N/A |
| 271 to 300 days | $5.45 | N/A |
| 301 to 330 days | $5.70 | N/A |
| 331 to 365 days | $5.90 | N/A |
| 366 to 455 days | $6.90 | $0.30 (whichever is greater) |
| 456 days or more | $7.90 | $0.35 (whichever is greater) |
The 181-270 day tiers exclude clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and watches. Fee is calculated two ways (cubic footage and per-unit) and Amazon applies whichever results in the higher fee.
If you have SKUs accumulating aged inventory surcharges, your three options are: run a promotion (Amazon Outlet requires a minimum 20% discount), remove the inventory from the fulfillment center, or liquidate through Amazon's liquidation program. The math on each option depends on your unit cost, your removal fee, and the depth of discount required to move the inventory. The FBA Inventory tool in Seller Central shows exactly which SKUs are about to hit the next surcharge tier within 60 days, and that report should be part of every seller's monthly operating cadence.
2026 Low-Inventory-Level Fee
The low-inventory-level fee was introduced in April 2024 and continues into 2026 with several structural changes that took effect January 15, 2026. Amazon now calculates the historical days of supply metric at the seller-FNSKU level instead of the parent-ASIN level, which means the fee only applies to the specific FNSKUs below 28 days of supply. The fee also now applies to small bulky and large bulky products, not just standard-size. Items under the Grocery category are exempt. The fee is charged per unit fulfilled when both the long-term (past 90 days) and short-term (past 30 days) historical days of supply are below 28 days.
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | 0 to <14 Days | 14 to <21 Days | 21 to <28 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | Up to 16 oz | $0.89 | $0.63 | $0.32 |
| Large standard | Up to 3 lb | $0.97 | $0.70 | $0.36 |
| Large standard | 3+ lb to 20 lb | $1.11 | $0.87 | $0.47 |
| Small Bulky | Up to 50 lb | $1.85 | $1.02 | $0.51 |
| Large Bulky | Up to 50 lb | $2.09 | $1.15 | $0.57 |
How to Avoid the Low-Inventory-Level Fee
The low-inventory-level fee is structurally avoidable if you plan inventory against Amazon's own historical days of supply calculation.
Check FBA Inventory weekly. Amazon shows you the current historical days of supply for every FNSKU, and the low-inventory-level fee kicks in below 28 days on either the 90-day or 30-day metric, whichever is greater.
Set reorder thresholds above 28 days. Build a buffer into your reorder point so you're replenishing before the fee triggers, not after.
Use multiple inbound shipments during launch and holiday seasons. Peaks in demand can draw down inventory faster than your replenishment cycle. Plan ahead and inbound earlier than you think you need to.
Watch for velocity changes. A SKU that has been selling 10 units per day can jump to 40 units per day overnight because of a promo, a viral mention, or a seasonality swing. Monitor your sales velocity weekly and adjust replenishment triggers as soon as the pattern changes.
Check for the new selection exemptions. New Professional sellers are exempt for the first 365 days after the first inventory-received date. New-to-FBA parent products are exempt for 180 days if you enroll in FBA New Selection. SKUs with 70% or more of inventory auto-replenished through Amazon Warehousing and Distribution over the prior 90 days are also exempt.
Factor the fee into your replenishment ROI. If the alternative to the low-inventory-level fee is a stockout, the fee is almost always cheaper than the lost sales and the buy box ranking damage from going out of stock. But it's avoidable if you plan properly.
2026 Removal and Disposal Fees
Amazon gives sellers three ways to clear inventory out of the fulfillment network: return it to yourself via a removal order, have Amazon dispose of it, or enter it into Amazon's liquidation program. Removal and disposal fees use the same rate card for 2026, and both dropped slightly on January 15, 2026 for the smallest standard-size tier (the 0 to 0.5 lb fee decreased from $1.04 to $0.84 per unit). The bigger structural change is that starting March 1, 2026, removal and disposal fees are charged at the time the individual unit is actually removed or disposed, rather than all at once at the time the order is placed. This is a meaningful working-capital shift for sellers clearing large volumes of inventory.
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | Fee per Unit |
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| Standard size | 0 to 0.5 lb | $0.84 |
| Standard size | 0.5+ to 1.0 lb | $1.53 |
| Standard size | 1.0+ to 2.0 lb | $2.27 |
| Standard size | More than 2 lb | $2.89 + $1.06/lb above 2 lb |
| Large bulky/XL/special handling | 0 to 1.0 lb | $3.12 |
| Large bulky/XL/special handling | 1.0+ to 2.0 lb | $4.30 |
| Large bulky/XL/special handling | 2.0+ to 4.0 lb | $6.36 |
| Large bulky/XL/special handling | 4.0+ to 10.0 lb | $10.04 |
| Large bulky/XL/special handling | More than 10.0 lb | $14.32 + $1.06/lb above 10 lb |
Special handling items include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods. Starting March 1, 2026, fees are charged at the time the individual unit is removed or disposed, rather than at order creation.
Special handling items include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods. Disposal is the cheapest option for inventory with no resale value. Removal is useful if you want the inventory back in your own warehouse to rework, resell through another channel, or liquidate yourself. Liquidation is a middle option that recovers a small percentage of retail with no handling on your end.
If you're working through an inventory clearance decision, run the math on all three options. The cost of the removal fee plus the cost of return shipping to your warehouse versus the cost of disposal versus the recovery rate on liquidation will tell you which path maximizes your net position.
2026 FBA Return Processing Fees
Return processing fees apply when a product's return rate exceeds a category-specific threshold, with the exception of apparel and shoes, which pay a return processing fee on every returned unit regardless of return rate. The fee is charged per unit returned above the category threshold, not on every return. If your return rate is at or below the threshold for your category, you don't pay the fee at all on non-apparel products. Products that ship fewer than 25 units in a month are exempt.
Return rate thresholds vary by category and range from as low as 2.9% for Grocery and Gourmet up to 12.8% for Backpacks, Handbags, and Luggage. Here are the full 2026 thresholds grouped by band so you can find yours at a glance. Anything at or below your category's number is free; anything above it is where the returns processing fee kicks in.
Most forgiving (11% or higher): Backpacks, Handbags, and Luggage 12.8%. Compact Appliances 12.6%. Eyewear 12.1%. Watches 12.0%. Full-Size Appliances 11.9%. Computers 11.4%. Amazon Device Accessories 11.3%. Consumer Electronics 11.2%.
Mid-high (10 to 10.9%): Jewelry 10.8%. Video Game Consoles 10.7%. Pet Products 10.2%.
Mid (9 to 9.9%): Furniture 9.6%. Lawn Mowers and Snow Throwers 9.5%. Baby Products 9.3%. Mattresses 9.3%. Musical Instruments and AV Production 9.2%. Automotive and Powersports 9.1%.
Lower-mid (8 to 8.9%): Electronics Accessories 8.8%. Sports and Outdoors 8.7%. Tires 8.7%. Tools and Home Improvement 8.7%. Home and Kitchen 8.1%.
Low (7 to 7.9%): Lawn and Garden 7.7%. Base Equipment Power Tools 7.1%.
Tightest (below 7%, where the fee is most likely to bite): Video Games and Gaming Accessories 6.5%. Business, Industrial, and Scientific Supplies 6.0%. Fine Art 5.6%. Beauty, Health and Personal Care 5.5%. Media (Books, DVD, Music, Software, Video) 5.1%. Amazon Explore 4.8%. Everything Else 4.8%. Gift Cards 4.8%. Toys and Games 4.7%. Office Products 4.4%. Grocery and Gourmet 2.9%.
Note that these thresholds are measured over a rolling three-month window (the shipment month plus the two calendar months that follow), and Amazon audits the fee categories periodically. If you're enrolled in the FBA New Selection program, the first 20 units per eligible parent ASIN are waived for 180 days.
The practical lever here is lowering your actual return rate on non-apparel products to get below the category threshold, and on apparel, lowering return rate to reduce the total return volume charged. That comes from accurate listings, clear sizing guidance for apparel, quality imagery, honest product descriptions, and setting correct customer expectations. We've written extensively about listing optimization on the Goat Consulting blog, and the listings that drive the lowest return rates tend to be the ones that don't oversell a product. The cheapest return is the one that never happens.
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | Fee per Returned Unit |
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| Small standard | 2 oz or less | $1.78 |
| Small standard | 2+ to 4 oz | $1.84 |
| Small standard | 4+ to 6 oz | $1.90 |
| Small standard | 6+ to 8 oz | $1.96 |
| Small standard | 8+ to 10 oz | $2.02 |
| Small standard | 10+ to 12 oz | $2.08 |
| Small standard | 12+ to 14 oz | $2.14 |
| Small standard | 14+ to 16 oz | $2.21 |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $2.36 |
| Large standard | 4+ to 8 oz | $2.70 |
| Large standard | 8+ to 12 oz | $3.05 |
| Large standard | 12+ to 16 oz | $3.39 |
| Large standard | 1+ to 1.25 lb | $3.70 |
| Large standard | 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $4.01 |
| Large standard | 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $4.32 |
| Large standard | 1.75+ to 2 lb | $4.63 |
| Large standard | 2+ to 2.25 lb | $4.66 |
| Large standard | 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $4.68 |
| Large standard | 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $4.71 |
| Large standard | 2.75+ to 3 lb | $4.73 |
| Large standard | 3+ lb to 20 lb | $5.00 + $0.05 per 4 oz above first 3 lb |
| Small and Large Bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.74 + $0.32/lb above first lb |
Charged per returned unit on returns that exceed the product's category return rate threshold. Products shipping fewer than 25 units per month are exempt.
| Size Tier | Shipping Weight | Fee per Returned Unit |
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| Small standard | 4 oz or less | $1.65 |
| Small standard | 4+ to 8 oz | $1.75 |
| Small standard | 8+ to 12 oz | $1.85 |
| Small standard | 12+ to 16 oz | $1.95 |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $2.04 |
| Large standard | 4+ to 8 oz | $2.12 |
| Large standard | 8+ to 12 oz | $2.19 |
| Large standard | 12+ to 16 oz | $2.27 |
| Large standard | 16+ oz to 1.5 lb | $2.62 |
| Large standard | 1.5+ to 2 lb | $2.98 |
| Large standard | 2+ to 2.5 lb | $3.33 |
| Large standard | 2.5+ to 3 lb | $3.69 |
| Large standard | 3+ lb to 20 lb | $3.89 + $0.10/half-lb above first 3 lb |
| Small and Large Bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.74 + $0.32/lb above first lb |
Apparel and shoes are charged on every returned unit, with no category threshold. No return rate minimum applies.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2026 FBA Fees
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Amazon's 2026 FBA fee changes took effect on January 15, 2026, with two additional rollouts later in the year. The 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge starts April 17, 2026. Removal and disposal fees move to per-unit charging at the time of removal or disposal on March 1, 2026. The aged inventory surcharge added a new 456-days-or-more tier on January 16, 2026.
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Starting April 17, 2026, Amazon applies a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge to fulfillment fees across Fulfillment by Amazon in the US and Canada, and Remote Fulfillment with FBA from the US into Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The surcharge layers on top of the published fulfillment fee for each unit. To estimate your post-April-17 fee on any unit, multiply the published fulfillment fee by 1.035.
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You can avoid the inbound placement service fee in 2026 by using the Amazon-optimized shipment splits option, which charges no placement fee. To qualify, your shipping plan must include at least five identical cartons or pallets per item, with the same quantity per item and same item mix in every carton. If you can't meet the Amazon-optimized criteria, bulky products can use the partial shipment splits option to ship to 2 or 3 locations for roughly half the minimal shipment splits fee. Extra-large products are not subject to the inbound placement service fee at all.
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The 2026 low-inventory-level fee applies to standard-size and bulky products when both your long-term (past 90 days) and short-term (past 30 days) historical days of supply are below 28 days. Amazon calculates the metric at the seller-FNSKU level and charges a per-unit fee on every unit sold while the SKU is in the low-inventory state. Grocery category items are exempt, as are products with fewer than 20 units sold in the past 7 days, new Professional sellers for the first 365 days, and new-to-FBA parent products for 180 days under FBA New Selection.
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Low Price FBA is Amazon's fulfillment fee discount program for products priced under $10. In 2026, products priced under $10 receive fulfillment fees that are $0.86 per unit lower on average than standard FBA rates. Small standard products priced under $10 will see fees unchanged year over year. The discount is automatic and applies based on the product's listing price at the time of order.
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Q4 FBA base storage fees are substantially higher than Q1-Q3 rates. Standard-size goes from $0.78 per cubic foot off-peak to $2.40 per cubic foot during October through December, and oversize goes from $0.56 to $1.40 per cubic foot. On top of the base fee, sellers with inventory volume at or above 25 cubic feet and a storage utilization ratio above 22 weeks also pay a storage utilization surcharge that stacks on top of the base rate.
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Inventory older than 365 days at Amazon fulfillment centers incurs the highest aged inventory surcharge tiers. From 366 to 455 days, the surcharge is $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater. At 456 days or more, the surcharge jumps to $7.90 per cubic foot or $0.35 per unit, whichever is greater. The new 456+ tier took effect January 16, 2026. Review the FBA Inventory tool monthly and take action on any SKUs approaching the next surcharge tier.
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Amazon retired the original Small and Light program in 2023 and folded those products into the standard small and large standard tiers. For 2026, products that previously qualified for Small and Light are charged the applicable standard-size fulfillment fee, and products priced under $10 automatically qualify for the Low Price FBA discount.
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You can view your current FBA fees and payouts on your FBA Dashboard inside Seller Central. The dashboard shows estimated fees, storage charges, and upcoming charges so you can keep track of how the 2026 rate card is affecting your account in real time. For the most accurate per-SKU fee estimates, use the Revenue Calculator, which has been updated to reflect the 2026 rate card and the April 17 fuel and logistics surcharge.
2026 FBA Fee Changes Conclusion
The 2026 FBA fee changes continue the pattern Amazon has set since 2023: annual rate adjustments, with new fee types and structural updates layered on top of the core fulfillment and storage structure. The most significant 2026 changes are the move to three price bands (under $10, $10-$50, over $50) on the fulfillment fee rate card, the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge starting April 17, the Low Price FBA discount for products under $10, the expansion of the low-inventory-level fee to bulky products, and the per-unit billing timing change for removal and disposal fees on March 1. The biggest margin lever for most sellers in 2026 is still inbound placement, followed by inventory planning against the low-inventory-level fee and the aged inventory surcharge tiers.
If you're feeling the squeeze from the 2026 fee changes, the action items are straightforward. Audit your catalog dimensions and weights to make sure every SKU is in the correct size tier. Evaluate whether products hovering near the $10 price band break should be repositioned to benefit from Low Price FBA. Run the placement option comparison on every inbound shipment and shift toward Amazon-optimized splits where you can qualify. Set replenishment thresholds that keep you above the 28-day low-inventory threshold. Review your FBA Inventory tool monthly for aged inventory exposure. And run a return-adjusted unit economics analysis on every category where return rates are material.
We are here to help you at every step of the way, if you have any questions regarding Amazon FBA fees, please reach out to our contact form, and we will schedule a time to audit your account.
About the Author - Eric Sutton
This post was written by Eric Sutton, the Operations Manager at Goat Consulting. Eric leads client engagement and account management for brands and manufacturers selling on Amazon, and he works with sellers across size tiers and categories to manage the operational and financial impact of FBA fee changes every year. Eric has walked clients through every annual FBA fee update since 2016 and has firsthand experience with the unit economics, catalog auditing, and inbound strategy work required to protect margin when rates move. If you want help auditing your 2026 FBA fee exposure, cleaning up catalog dimensions, or restructuring your inbound strategy to reduce placement fees, or if you need assistance with other aspects of Amazon FBA services, please reach out through our Contact Us form.
Originally published February 10, 2023. Updated April 10, 2026. As we update the Amazon FBA fees as they change.
The rates and fee structures described in this post reflect Amazon's published 2026 FBA rate cards as of the refresh date. Amazon reserves the right to adjust fees and publish corrections during the year. Always confirm specific rate values against the Fee Preview report in your own Seller Central account before making operational or pricing decisions based on these numbers.