This post is about the 2027 Amazon FBA fee changes and what they mean for your business as an Amazon seller. On November 5, 2026, Amazon announced its 2027 US referral and Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fee updates. Most of the changes take effect on January 15, 2027, and a second group lands on February 1, 2027. Below you'll find the full 2027 FBA rate card next to the 2026 rates, the new bulky and oversize size tiers, the new unified monthly storage fee, the revised low-inventory-level fee, and the smaller changes to referral, promotion, and multichannel fees.
At Goat Consulting, our Amazon FBA consulting team rebuilds client unit economics every time Amazon publishes a new rate card. The 2027 update is a bigger structural change than 2026 was. The headline average is small, but bulky and oversize products are being re-tiered, storage is being rebuilt around inventory age, and some products priced under $10 lose their low-price rates. That means the change on your account could look very different from the average.
TL;DR: FBA fulfillment fees rise by $0.19 per unit on average starting January 15, 2027, which Amazon puts at about 0.8% of the average selling price. Standard-size fees go up most for products priced over $50. Bulky products move from 2 tiers to 4, and extra-large products move to 6 new oversize tiers, so smaller oversize items get cheaper while larger and irregular ones cost more. The overmax handling fee goes away and two new handling fees (flat product and overhang) replace it. On February 1, 2027, Amazon drops the storage utilization surcharge and folds the aged inventory surcharge into a single age-based storage fee, which costs the same or less for inventory under six months old and more for inventory aged 181 to 330 days. The 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge stays.
2027 Amazon FBA Fee Change Timeline
Amazon is rolling the 2027 changes out in stages. The dates below come from Amazon's 2027 fee summary and the individual Seller Central help pages for each fee. FBA fees are charged when a unit ships from the fulfillment center, so a unit that ships on or after January 15, 2027 gets the 2027 rate no matter when the customer ordered it.
| Effective date | What changes |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027 | Holiday peak fulfillment fees apply (2026 peak rate card), plus the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge |
| November 5, 2026 | New 3D printer referral fee: 12% on the first $200, 5% above $200 |
| January 15, 2027 | New FBA fulfillment fees, narrower Low-Price FBA eligibility, 4 bulky tiers and 6 oversize tiers, flat product and overhang handling fees replace the overmax handling fee, apparel and shoes returns processing fee moves to new size tiers, inbound regions for standard-size go from 3 to 2, fuel and logistics surcharge extends to PanAmericas fees |
| February 1, 2027 | Unified monthly storage fee replaces monthly storage, the storage utilization surcharge, and the aged inventory surcharge; new low-inventory-level fee calculation; returns processing fee for all other categories moves to new size tiers; new Amazon Warehousing and Distribution processing and transportation fees; higher Multichannel Distribution fees; fuel and logistics surcharge extends to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution transportation fees and Multichannel Distribution fees |
| February 2027 | All promotion fees billed monthly |
| March 1, 2027 | Amazon Warehousing and Distribution storage fees become age-based |
| October 18, 2027 | Last day of the 10% promotional referral fee for Amazon Renewed |
To see how the changes hit your own catalog, Amazon built a new Fee Change Comparison dashboard inside Profit Analytics in Seller Central. You can also run individual products through the Revenue Calculator, or our free Amazon FBA Calculator for a quick estimate. If you want a second set of eyes on the numbers, our Amazon reporting and analytics team can build the account-level comparison for you.
The 3.5% Fuel and Logistics Surcharge Stays in 2027
Amazon is keeping the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge it introduced on April 17, 2026. Amazon says fuel and line-haul trucking costs have stayed elevated and that it will keep reviewing the surcharge as conditions change. For 2027, the surcharge also spreads to more programs:
PanAmericas fees (US to Canada) starting January 15, 2027
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution transportation fees starting February 1, 2027
Multichannel Distribution fees starting February 1, 2027
None of the fulfillment fees in this post include the surcharge, because Amazon publishes its rate card without it. To estimate what you'll actually pay per unit, multiply the fulfillment fee by 1.035.
2027 FBA Rate Card: Standard-Size Fulfillment Fees
Standard-size covers most products on Amazon: small standard (up to 16 oz and 15 x 12 x 0.75 inches) and large standard (up to 20 lb and 18 x 14 x 8 inches). Amazon isn't changing either size definition for 2027. What changes is the fee in each price band. Here are Amazon's average changes per unit:
Products priced under $10: small standard up $0.20. Large standard stays the same for non-apparel and goes up $0.08 for apparel.
Products priced $10 to $50: small standard up $0.40, large standard up $0.12.
Products priced over $50: small standard up $0.70, large standard up $0.47.
The tables below put the 2026 and 2027 non-peak rates side by side so you can find your weight band and see the change. The 2027 rates apply from January 15, 2027 through October 14, 2027. Amazon's 2027 rate card doesn't include holiday peak rates for late 2027 yet.
| Shipping weight | Under $10 (2026) | Under $10 (2027) | $10 to $50 (2026) | $10 to $50 (2027) | Over $50 (2026) | Over $50 (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz or less | $2.43 | $2.64 | $3.32 | $3.75 | $3.58 | $4.31 |
| 2+ to 4 oz | $2.49 | $2.72 | $3.42 | $3.78 | $3.68 | $4.34 |
| 4+ to 6 oz | $2.56 | $2.80 | $3.45 | $3.92 | $3.71 | $4.47 |
| 6+ to 8 oz | $2.66 | $2.83 | $3.54 | $3.97 | $3.80 | $4.53 |
| 8+ to 10 oz | $2.77 | $2.87 | $3.68 | $4.06 | $3.94 | $4.62 |
| 10+ to 12 oz | $2.82 | $2.92 | $3.78 | $4.16 | $4.04 | $4.73 |
| 12+ to 14 oz | $2.92 | $2.96 | $3.91 | $4.30 | $4.17 | $4.85 |
| 14+ to 16 oz | $2.95 | $2.99 | $3.96 | $4.32 | $4.22 | $4.88 |
| Shipping weight | Under $10 (2026) | Under $10 (2027) | $10 to $50 (2026) | $10 to $50 (2027) | Over $50 (2026) | Over $50 (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz or less | $2.91 | $2.91 | $3.73 | $3.79 | $3.99 | $4.35 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.13 | $3.13 | $3.95 | $4.01 | $4.21 | $4.57 |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $3.38 | $3.38 | $4.20 | $4.26 | $4.46 | $4.83 |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.78 | $3.78 | $4.60 | $4.67 | $4.86 | $5.23 |
| 1+ to 1.25 lb | $4.22 | $4.22 | $5.04 | $5.19 | $5.30 | $5.75 |
| 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $4.60 | $4.60 | $5.42 | $5.57 | $5.68 | $6.14 |
| 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $4.75 | $4.75 | $5.57 | $5.72 | $5.83 | $6.29 |
| 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.82 | $5.98 | $6.08 | $6.54 |
| 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.10 | $5.10 | $5.92 | $6.08 | $6.18 | $6.64 |
| 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.28 | $5.28 | $6.10 | $6.26 | $6.36 | $6.83 |
| 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.44 | $5.44 | $6.26 | $6.42 | $6.52 | $6.99 |
| 2.75+ to 3 lb | $5.85 | $5.85 | $6.67 | $6.85 | $6.93 | $7.41 |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.15 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $6.15 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $6.97 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.16 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.23 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.73 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb |
A few things stand out in the 2027 standard-size rate card:
Large standard products priced under $10 see no change at all, in any weight band.
The 3+ lb add-on stays at $0.08 per 4 oz above the first 3 lb. Only the base rate moves.
The over $50 band takes the biggest jumps. A 2 oz small standard product priced over $50 goes from $3.58 to $4.31.
Amazon's own examples show the range. A t-shirt in the 8+ to 12 oz large standard band priced between $10 and $50 goes from $4.20 to $4.26. An iron at 3.25+ to 3.5 lb in the same price band goes from $7.13 to $7.32.
Before January 15, check every product's recorded weight and dimensions in Seller Central. A product sitting one ounce over a weight break pays the next band's fee on every unit. If Amazon has measured a product wrong, the FBA Re-measurement and Reimbursement tool can fix the record and recover overcharges. Our Amazon catalog and product ID team handles these dimension corrections for clients.
Low-Price FBA in 2027: Which Products Lose the Under-$10 Rate
Through January 14, 2027, every product priced under $10 automatically gets Low-Price FBA rates (the "Under $10" columns above). Starting January 15, 2027, Amazon narrows that to fewer fee categories. Products in these five fee categories will pay the $10 to $50 rates even when priced under $10:
Automotive and Powersports
Compact Appliances
Computers
Musical Instruments and AV Production
Media (Books, DVD, Music, Software, Video)
Everything else priced under $10 still gets Low-Price FBA rates automatically. Amazon also confirms that a product priced at exactly $10 or exactly $50 pays the $10 to $50 rate. If you sell in one of the five categories above, a $9.99 price point no longer buys you a lower fulfillment fee, so it's worth rechecking whether that price still makes sense.
2027 Bulky and Oversize Size Tiers and Fees
This is the biggest structural change in the 2027 update. Starting January 15, 2027:
The 2026 small bulky tier splits into small bulky and medium bulky.
The 2026 large bulky tier splits into large bulky and extra-large bulky.
The four 2026 extra-large tiers (which were set by weight) are replaced by six oversize tiers set by dimensions and weight: small oversize, medium oversize, large oversize, long oversize, special oversize light, and special oversize heavy.
Amazon's direction is simple: smaller and lighter products pay less, and larger and heavier products pay more. Here are the new size tier definitions.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Longest side | Median side | Shortest side | Length plus girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | Up to 16 oz | Up to 15 in | Up to 12 in | Up to 0.75 in | N/A |
| Large standard | Up to 20 lb | Up to 18 in | Up to 14 in | Up to 8 in | N/A |
| Small bulky | Up to 50 lb | Up to 28 in | Up to 24 in | Up to 20 in | Up to 130 in |
| Medium bulky | Up to 50 lb | Up to 37 in | Up to 28 in | Up to 20 in | Up to 130 in |
| Large bulky | Up to 50 lb | Up to 52 in | Up to 28 in | Up to 28 in | Up to 130 in |
| Extra-large bulky | Up to 50 lb | Up to 59 in | Up to 33 in | Up to 33 in | Up to 130 in |
| Small oversize | Up to 50 lb | Up to 72 in | Any | Any | Up to 130 in |
| Medium oversize | Up to 70 lb | Up to 78 in | Any | Any | Up to 130 in |
| Large oversize | Up to 150 lb | Up to 96 in | Any | Any | Up to 130 in |
| Long oversize | Up to 150 lb | Up to 108 in | Any | Any | Up to 165 in |
| Special oversize light | Up to 150 lb | 108 in or more | Any | Any | 165 in or more |
| Special oversize heavy | Over 150 lb | Any | Any | Any | Any |
Shipping weight is the greater of unit weight or dimensional weight, except small standard and special oversize heavy, which use unit weight. Dimensional weight is length x width x height divided by 139.
And here are the 2027 fulfillment fees for every bulky and oversize tier.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Under $10 | $10 to $50 | Over $50 | Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.73 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $7.51 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $7.51 + $0.39/lb above first lb | Split from 2026 small bulky |
| Medium bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.88 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $7.66 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $7.66 + $0.39/lb above first lb | Split from 2026 small bulky |
| Large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $9.09 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $9.88 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $9.88 + $0.39/lb above first lb | Split from 2026 large bulky |
| Extra-large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $9.31 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $10.09 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $10.09 + $0.39/lb above first lb | Split from 2026 large bulky |
| Small oversize | 0 to 50 lb | $13.44 + $0.28/lb above first lb | $14.22 + $0.28/lb above first lb | $14.22 + $0.28/lb above first lb | 2026 extra-large tiers |
| Medium oversize | 0 to 70 lb | $27.36 + $0.56/lb above 51 lb | $28.15 + $0.56/lb above 51 lb | $28.15 + $0.56/lb above 51 lb | 2026 extra-large tiers |
| Large oversize | 0 to 150 lb | $37.97 + $0.68/lb above 51 lb | $38.75 + $0.68/lb above 51 lb | $38.75 + $0.68/lb above 51 lb | 2026 extra-large tiers |
| Long oversize | 0 to 150 lb | $62.97 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $63.75 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $63.75 + $0.30/lb above first lb | 2026 extra-large tiers |
| Special oversize light | 0 to 150 lb | $71.09 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $71.87 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $71.87 + $0.30/lb above first lb | 2026 extra-large tiers |
| Special oversize heavy | 150+ lb | $190.50 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $191.28 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $191.28 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | 2026 extra-large 150+ lb |
Amazon publishes the same bulky and oversize rates for apparel and non-apparel products in 2027.
The swings are much bigger here than on standard-size products. From Amazon's own examples:
A 7.9 lb baby cot (small bulky, priced over $50) goes from $10.21 to $10.24. Basically flat.
A 54 x 34 x 3.5 inch monitor (previously extra-large 0 to 50 lb, now small oversize, priced $10 to $50) drops from $43.81 to $27.10.
A 65 x 20 x 7 inch TV (previously extra-large 50+ to 70 lb, now medium oversize, priced over $50) drops from $48.57 to $36.55.
If you sell anything that was extra-large in 2026, pull your dimensions now and map each product to its 2027 tier. Some oversize products will see a meaningful fee cut. Others will move into long oversize or special oversize light and pay more, especially once the new handling fees below are added.
New in 2027: Flat Product and Overhang Handling Fees
Amazon is removing the overmax handling fee on January 15, 2027. In its place, two new handling fees apply to oversize products on top of the fulfillment fee:
Flat product handling fee: applies when the shortest side is less than 4 inches and the median side is 25 inches or more.
Overhang handling fee: applies when the median side is more than 43 inches.
A product can owe both. The rates are the same for non-apparel, apparel, and dangerous goods.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Flat product handling fee | Overhang handling fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small oversize | Up to 50 lb | $8.40 | N/A |
| Medium oversize | Up to 70 lb | $8.65 | N/A |
| Large oversize | Up to 150 lb | $9.42 | N/A |
| Long oversize | Up to 150 lb | $10.48 | $3.45 |
| Special oversize light | Up to 150 lb | $21.67 | $5.23 |
| Special oversize heavy | Over 150 lb | $29.53 | $10.45 |
Flat product fee: shortest side under 4 inches and median side 25 inches or more. Overhang fee: median side over 43 inches. A product can owe both. Same rates for non-apparel, apparel, and dangerous goods.
Amazon's two examples show how this plays out. A 60 x 30 x 3 inch wall panel (small oversize, 39 lb shipping weight, priced over $50) paid $40.77 in 2026. In 2027 it pays $24.86 in fulfillment plus an $8.40 flat product fee, for $33.26 total. That's still lower. A 70 x 44 x 3 inch tabletop panel (long oversize) paid $70.32 in 2026, including the overmax handling fee. In 2027 it pays $83.55 in fulfillment plus a $10.48 flat product fee and a $3.45 overhang fee, for $97.48 total.
Thin, wide products like panels, mirrors, artwork, and flat-pack furniture are the ones to model first. If you can redesign the shipping carton so the shortest side clears 4 inches, or the median side drops under 25 inches, you may avoid the flat product fee entirely.
2026 Bulky and Extra-Large Rates (In Effect Until January 14, 2027)
For comparison, and for anyone still shipping under the 2026 structure, here are the 2026 rates for the old bulky and extra-large tiers, both non-peak and the current holiday peak.
| Size tier | Non-peak, under $10 | Non-peak, $10 and up | Holiday peak, under $10 | Holiday peak, $10 and up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small bulky (0 to 50 lb) | $6.78 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $7.55 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $7.82 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $8.59 + $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 | $9.62 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $10.39 + $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 | $28.29 + $0.38/lb above first lb | $29.06 + $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 | $39.36 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb | $40.13 + $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 | $54.97 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb | $55.74 + $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 | $202.69 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $203.46 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
Non-apparel and apparel rates. "$10 and up" covers both the $10 to $50 and over $50 price bands, which share the same bulky and extra-large rates. Non-peak rates applied January 15 to October 14, 2026; holiday peak rates apply October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027.
2027 FBA Fulfillment Fees for Apparel
Apparel keeps its own rate card for standard-size products. For 2027, apparel fees rise in every price band, including large standard apparel priced under $10, which goes up $0.08 on average. Apparel also keeps its own add-on above 3 lb: $0.16 per half-pound above the first 3 lb. Bulky and oversize apparel use the same rates as the bulky and oversize table above.
| Shipping weight | Under $10 (2026) | Under $10 (2027) | $10 to $50 (2026) | $10 to $50 (2027) | Over $50 (2026) | Over $50 (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz or less | $2.62 | $2.83 | $3.51 | $3.92 | $3.77 | $4.54 |
| 2+ to 4 oz | $2.64 | $2.85 | $3.54 | $3.95 | $3.80 | $4.57 |
| 4+ to 6 oz | $2.68 | $2.90 | $3.59 | $4.01 | $3.85 | $4.62 |
| 6+ to 8 oz | $2.81 | $3.03 | $3.69 | $4.11 | $3.95 | $4.72 |
| 8+ to 10 oz | $3.00 | $3.17 | $3.91 | $4.25 | $4.17 | $4.74 |
| 10+ to 12 oz | $3.10 | $3.27 | $4.09 | $4.43 | $4.35 | $4.92 |
| 12+ to 14 oz | $3.20 | $3.38 | $4.20 | $4.55 | $4.46 | $5.03 |
| 14+ to 16 oz | $3.30 | $3.48 | $4.25 | $4.60 | $4.51 | $5.08 |
| Shipping weight | Under $10 (2026) | Under $10 (2027) | $10 to $50 (2026) | $10 to $50 (2027) | Over $50 (2026) | Over $50 (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz or less | $3.48 | $3.53 | $4.30 | $4.36 | $4.56 | $4.93 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.68 | $3.74 | $4.50 | $4.57 | $4.76 | $5.13 |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $3.90 | $3.96 | $4.72 | $4.79 | $4.98 | $5.35 |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.35 | $4.42 | $5.17 | $5.25 | $5.43 | $5.81 |
| 1+ to 1.25 lb | $5.05 | $5.13 | $5.87 | $5.96 | $6.13 | $6.52 |
| 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $5.22 | $5.30 | $6.04 | $6.13 | $6.30 | $6.69 |
| 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.32 | $5.40 | $6.14 | $6.23 | $6.40 | $6.80 |
| 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.43 | $5.51 | $6.25 | $6.34 | $6.51 | $6.91 |
| 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.78 | $5.87 | $6.60 | $6.70 | $6.86 | $7.26 |
| 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.90 | $5.99 | $6.72 | $6.82 | $6.98 | $7.38 |
| 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.95 | $6.04 | $6.77 | $6.87 | $7.03 | $7.44 |
| 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.08 | $6.17 | $6.90 | $7.00 | $7.16 | $7.57 |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.15 + $0.16 per half-lb above first 3 lb | $6.24 + $0.16 per half-lb above first 3 lb | $6.97 + $0.16 per half-lb above first 3 lb | $7.07 + $0.16 per half-lb above first 3 lb | $7.23 + $0.16 per half-lb above first 3 lb | $7.64 + $0.16 per half-lb above first 3 lb |
Apparel pays a returns processing fee on every returned unit, not just returns above a threshold. So the fulfillment fee is only half the picture. Run your apparel numbers on a return-adjusted basis, and make sure your listings set accurate expectations on fit and sizing. Our Amazon merchandising services team works on exactly that kind of listing accuracy.
2027 FBA Fulfillment Fees for Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods (also called hazmat) need special handling and storage, so they keep their own higher rate card. For 2027, small standard dangerous goods go up in every price band, while large standard dangerous goods priced under $10 stay the same.
| Shipping weight | Under $10 (2026) | Under $10 (2027) | $10 to $50 (2026) | $10 to $50 (2027) | Over $50 (2026) | Over $50 (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz or less | $3.40 | $3.57 | $4.29 | $4.59 | $4.55 | $5.15 |
| 2+ to 4 oz | $3.43 | $3.62 | $4.36 | $4.61 | $4.62 | $5.17 |
| 4+ to 6 oz | $3.48 | $3.69 | $4.37 | $4.75 | $4.63 | $5.32 |
| 6+ to 8 oz | $3.55 | $3.71 | $4.43 | $4.80 | $4.69 | $5.37 |
| 8+ to 10 oz | $3.64 | $3.74 | $4.55 | $4.88 | $4.81 | $5.45 |
| 10+ to 12 oz | $3.65 | $3.75 | $4.61 | $4.97 | $4.87 | $5.54 |
| 12+ to 14 oz | $3.73 | $3.79 | $4.72 | $5.01 | $4.98 | $5.57 |
| 14+ to 16 oz | $3.77 | $3.83 | $4.78 | $5.04 | $5.04 | $5.60 |
| Shipping weight | Under $10 (2026) | Under $10 (2027) | $10 to $50 (2026) | $10 to $50 (2027) | Over $50 (2026) | Over $50 (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz or less | $3.73 | $3.73 | $4.55 | $4.62 | $4.81 | $5.18 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.94 | $3.94 | $4.76 | $4.83 | $5.02 | $5.40 |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $4.17 | $4.17 | $4.99 | $5.06 | $5.25 | $5.63 |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.37 | $4.37 | $5.19 | $5.27 | $5.45 | $5.83 |
| 1+ to 1.25 lb | $4.82 | $4.82 | $5.64 | $5.79 | $5.90 | $6.36 |
| 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $5.20 | $5.20 | $6.02 | $6.18 | $6.28 | $6.74 |
| 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.35 | $5.35 | $6.17 | $6.33 | $6.43 | $6.90 |
| 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.49 | $5.49 | $6.31 | $6.47 | $6.57 | $7.04 |
| 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.56 | $5.56 | $6.38 | $6.55 | $6.64 | $7.11 |
| 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.74 | $5.74 | $6.56 | $6.73 | $6.82 | $7.29 |
| 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.90 | $5.90 | $6.72 | $6.89 | $6.98 | $7.45 |
| 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.31 | $6.31 | $7.13 | $7.32 | $7.39 | $7.88 |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.61 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $6.61 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.43 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.63 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.69 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $8.20 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb |
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Under $10 | $10 to $50 | Over $50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $7.46 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $8.24 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $8.24 + $0.39/lb above first lb |
| Medium bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $7.61 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $8.39 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $8.39 + $0.39/lb above first lb |
| Large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $9.83 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $10.61 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $10.61 + $0.39/lb above first lb |
| Extra-large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $10.04 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $10.82 + $0.39/lb above first lb | $10.82 + $0.39/lb above first lb |
| Small oversize | 0 to 50 lb | $15.58 + $0.28/lb above first lb | $16.36 + $0.28/lb above first lb | $16.36 + $0.28/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize | 0 to 70 lb | $30.62 + $0.56/lb above 51 lb | $31.40 + $0.56/lb above 51 lb | $31.40 + $0.56/lb above 51 lb |
| Large oversize | 0 to 150 lb | $45.21 + $0.68/lb above 51 lb | $45.99 + $0.68/lb above 51 lb | $45.99 + $0.68/lb above 51 lb |
| Long oversize | 0 to 150 lb | $70.21 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $70.99 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $70.99 + $0.30/lb above first lb |
| Special oversize light | 0 to 150 lb | $78.33 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $79.11 + $0.30/lb above first lb | $79.11 + $0.30/lb above first lb |
| Special oversize heavy | 150+ lb | $215.44 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $216.23 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb | $216.23 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
If a product has been classified as dangerous goods and you don't think it should be, it's worth challenging. The dangerous goods review process in Seller Central lets you submit Safety Data Sheets and exemption documents. Getting a product reclassified moves it to the standard rate card.
2026 Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fees (Through January 14, 2027)
Holiday peak fulfillment fees are in effect right now and run through January 14, 2027 for FBA, Remote Fulfillment with FBA into Canada and Mexico, Multichannel Fulfillment, and Buy with Prime. The 3.5% surcharge applies on top. Peak fees are charged based on when the unit ships, so an order placed before October 15, 2026 that shipped after it paid the peak rate. Here are the standard-size peak rates for non-apparel products.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Under $10 | $10 to $50 | Over $50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 2 oz or less | $2.62 | $3.51 | $3.77 |
| Small standard | 2+ to 4 oz | $2.68 | $3.61 | $3.87 |
| Small standard | 4+ to 6 oz | $2.76 | $3.65 | $3.91 |
| Small standard | 6+ to 8 oz | $2.86 | $3.74 | $4.00 |
| Small standard | 8+ to 10 oz | $2.98 | $3.89 | $4.15 |
| Small standard | 10+ to 12 oz | $3.03 | $3.99 | $4.25 |
| Small standard | 12+ to 14 oz | $3.14 | $4.13 | $4.39 |
| Small standard | 14+ to 16 oz | $3.17 | $4.18 | $4.44 |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $3.15 | $3.97 | $4.23 |
| Large standard | 4+ to 8 oz | $3.39 | $4.21 | $4.47 |
| Large standard | 8+ to 12 oz | $3.66 | $4.48 | $4.74 |
| Large standard | 12+ to 16 oz | $4.07 | $4.89 | $5.15 |
| Large standard | 1+ to 1.25 lb | $4.52 | $5.34 | $5.60 |
| Large standard | 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $4.91 | $5.73 | $5.99 |
| Large standard | 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.07 | $5.89 | $6.15 |
| Large standard | 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.33 | $6.15 | $6.41 |
| Large standard | 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.47 | $6.29 | $6.55 |
| Large standard | 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.67 | $6.49 | $6.75 |
| Large standard | 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.84 | $6.66 | $6.92 |
| Large standard | 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.26 | $7.08 | $7.34 |
| Large standard | 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.69 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.51 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb | $7.77 + $0.08 per 4 oz above first 3 lb |
Peak rates for apparel and dangerous goods are higher than the table above. You'll find them in the Revenue Calculator, or in Amazon's 2027 US FBA fulfillment fee changes page, which lists every 2026 peak and 2027 non-peak rate.
2027 Unified Monthly Storage Fee
Starting February 1, 2027, Amazon replaces three storage charges with one. The monthly storage fee, the storage utilization surcharge, and the aged inventory surcharge all go away. In their place is a single unified monthly storage fee that rises with how long inventory has been in a fulfillment center. Amazon says this means flat or lower fees for inventory that sells within six months and higher fees for aged inventory.
How it works:
The fee is per cubic foot, based on your daily average inventory volume, and it rises by age tier.
Amazon assesses it per Fulfillment Network SKU (FNSKU) at the end of each month and charges it between the 7th and 15th of the following month.
From October to December, a peak add-on applies to every age tier.
Dangerous goods pay a small add-on on top of the regular rate.
| Inventory age | Standard-size | Bulky and oversize | Clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, watches: standard-size | Clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, watches: bulky and oversize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 180 days | $0.78 | $0.56 | $0.78 | $0.56 |
| 181 to 270 days | $2.78 | $2.56 | $1.78 | $1.56 |
| 271 to 365 days | $6.68 | $6.46 | $6.68 | $6.46 |
| 366 to 455 days | $7.68, or $0.78 + $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater | $7.46, or $0.56 + $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater | $7.68, or $0.78 + $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater | $7.46, or $0.56 + $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater |
| 456+ days | $8.68, or $0.78 + $0.35 per unit, whichever is greater | $8.46, or $0.56 + $0.35 per unit, whichever is greater | $8.68, or $0.78 + $0.35 per unit, whichever is greater | $8.46, or $0.56 + $0.35 per unit, whichever is greater |
| October to December add-on (all ages) | +$1.62 | +$0.84 | +$1.62 | +$0.84 |
| Dangerous goods add-on, January to September | +$0.21 | +$0.22 | +$0.21 | +$0.22 |
| Dangerous goods add-on, October to December | +$1.23 | +$1.03 | +$1.23 | +$1.03 |
Off-peak rates apply January to September. Amazon lists 181 to 210, 211 to 240, and 241 to 270 days as separate tiers with the same rate, and the same for 271 to 300, 301 to 330, and 331 to 365 days. There is no storage utilization surcharge in 2027.
The best way to see what this means for you is to compare it with 2026. The table below adds the 2026 base storage fee and the 2026 aged inventory surcharge together for each age band, then puts that total next to the 2027 unified rate.
| Inventory age | Standard-size 2026 | Standard-size 2027 | Bulky and oversize 2026 | Bulky and oversize 2027 | Clothing and accessories, standard-size 2026 | Clothing and accessories, standard-size 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 180 days | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 181 to 210 days | $1.28 | $2.78 | $1.06 | $2.56 | $0.78 | $1.78 |
| 211 to 240 days | $1.78 | $2.78 | $1.56 | $2.56 | $0.78 | $1.78 |
| 241 to 270 days | $2.28 | $2.78 | $2.06 | $2.56 | $0.78 | $1.78 |
| 271 to 300 days | $6.23 | $6.68 | $6.01 | $6.46 | $6.23 | $6.68 |
| 301 to 330 days | $6.48 | $6.68 | $6.26 | $6.46 | $6.48 | $6.68 |
| 331 to 365 days | $6.68 | $6.68 | $6.46 | $6.46 | $6.68 | $6.68 |
| 366+ days | No change | No change | No change | No change | No change | No change |
2026 figures are the base monthly storage fee plus the aged inventory surcharge for a seller below the 22-week storage utilization ratio (no utilization surcharge). Sellers who paid the 2026 utilization surcharge paid more than shown, so their 2027 savings on young inventory are larger. "Clothing and accessories" means clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and watches, which were exempt from the 181 to 270 day aged inventory surcharge in 2026.
What the comparison shows:
Inventory under 181 days old pays exactly the same rate as 2026, and sellers who were paying the storage utilization surcharge now pay less. Without that surcharge, building inventory ahead of Prime Day or Q4 no longer penalizes your whole account.
Inventory aged 181 to 330 days pays more. Standard-size inventory at 181 to 210 days goes from $1.28 to $2.78 per cubic foot, more than double.
Clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and watches lose their exemption for 181 to 270 days and now pay $1.78 per cubic foot in that window.
Inventory over 365 days old costs the same as in 2026.
During October to December, the add-on brings young standard-size inventory to $2.40 per cubic foot and young oversize inventory to $1.40. Those match the 2026 peak base rates.
There are two exemptions. Products enrolled in FBA New Selection get free monthly storage for a limited time. FNSKUs where you auto-replenish 70% or more from Amazon Warehousing and Distribution pay the lowest (0 to 180 day) rate no matter how old the inventory is. Our post on how to increase Amazon FBA storage capacity covers the capacity side of this.
How to Keep FBA Storage Costs Down in 2027
Treat 180 days as the line. Everything in 2027 storage pricing is built around six months. Set a review trigger at around 150 days so you have a month to act before the rate jumps.
Clear aged inventory before February 1. Anything that will be 181 to 330 days old in February is about to cost more to store. Promotions, liquidation, or a removal order in January can be cheaper than several months at the new rate.
Review clothing and accessories separately. If you sell clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, or watches, 181 to 270 day inventory was free of aged surcharges in 2026 and isn't in 2027.
Consider Amazon Warehousing and Distribution for slow movers. Auto-replenishing 70% or more of an FNSKU from Amazon Warehousing and Distribution keeps it at the lowest FBA storage rate. Amazon Warehousing and Distribution storage itself becomes age-based on March 1, 2027, so run the math on both.
Use the new reporting. Amazon is adding a Unified Monthly Storage Fees report that breaks out your storage fees by age and size tier.
2027 Low-Inventory-Level Fee
Amazon is reworking the low-inventory-level fee on February 1, 2027. Today the fee is based on trailing 30-day and 90-day sales. Starting February 1, Amazon checks your inventory each week and compares it with your actual shipped units in the four weeks before the check (trailing days of supply) and the four weeks after it (following days of supply). The fee only applies when both are below 28 days. When it applies, Amazon uses the higher of the two numbers to pick the rate.
Amazon says this targets products that genuinely need replenishment and cuts down on fees caused by sudden demand spikes, end-of-season products, and end-of-life products. In practice:
A demand spike after the inventory check no longer triggers the fee, as long as your inventory covered the four weeks before it.
A product winding down at the end of its season no longer triggers the fee, as long as inventory covers the slower sales that follow.
The fee applies only to units shipped in the first week after the check, and it's charged four weeks after the check.
The fee will show as its own line on the Payment view report instead of being bundled into the FBA fulfillment fee.
The fee now applies to every oversize tier, not just standard-size and bulky.
The rates for standard-size and bulky products are unchanged from 2026. Oversize products are new.
| 2027 size tier | Shipping weight | 0 to under 14 days of supply | 14 to under 21 days | 21 to under 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 and medium bulky | Up to 50 lb | $1.85 | $1.02 | $0.51 |
| Large and extra-large bulky | Up to 50 lb | $2.09 | $1.15 | $0.57 |
| Small, medium, and large oversize | Up to 150 lb | $2.90 | $1.30 | $0.81 |
| Long and special oversize (light and heavy) | N/A | $3.50 | $1.57 | $0.97 |
Here's one of Amazon's examples. A large standard product (4+ to 8 oz) has 360 units at the weekly check. It shipped 20 units a day in the four weeks before, for 18 days of supply. It shipped 15 a day in the four weeks after, for 24 days of supply. Both are under 28, so the fee applies at the higher number (24 days), which is $0.36 per unit.
Exemptions for 2027:
New Professional sellers, for 365 days after their first inventory-received date
New-to-FBA parent products enrolled in FBA New Selection, for the first 120 days and first 200 units
SKUs where 70% or more of inventory was auto-replenished from Amazon Warehousing and Distribution over the prior 90 days
Products that shipped fewer than 20 units in the past seven days
Products in the grocery category
How to Avoid the Low-Inventory-Level Fee in 2027
Keep 28 days of trailing sales on hand. Amazon's own guidance is to take your trailing 28-day average daily units shipped, multiply by 28, and keep at least that many units in FBA before each weekly check. If you do that, a later demand spike won't trigger the fee.
Check days of supply weekly in FBA Inventory. The low-inventory-level fee column shows where you stand.
Inbound early before launches and peaks. Amazon automatically reimburses the fee when excessive receiving delays are caused by Amazon or Amazon-managed shipping services, but not when the delay is on your side.
Use Amazon Warehousing and Distribution auto-replenishment for fast movers. It exempts the SKU if 70% or more of inventory came through it.
Weigh the fee against a stockout. If the choice is a few cents per unit or running out of stock and losing rank, the fee is usually the cheaper problem. With planning, though, you shouldn't have to pick either.
Our earlier post on the storage utilization surcharge and low-inventory fees explains how both fees started in 2024.
Inbound Placement Service Fee in 2027
There are no changes to the inbound placement service fee rate card for 2027. The operational change is regional. Starting January 15, 2027, Amazon consolidates central inbound locations into the East region for standard-size shipments, so standard-size products go from three inbound regions to two (East and West). Shipments to the West can carry higher fees than other regions. Amazon charges the fee 45 days after your shipment is received, based on the quantity received.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Minimal shipment splits (1 location) | Amazon-optimized splits (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+ lb to 3 lb | $0.34 to $0.60 | No fee |
| Large standard | 3+ lb to 5 lb | $0.38 to $0.76 | No fee |
| Large standard | 5+ lb to 7 lb | $0.40 to $0.98 | No fee |
| Large standard | 7+ lb to 10 lb | $0.42 to $1.20 | No fee |
| Large standard | 10+ lb to 15 lb | $0.44 to $1.50 | No fee |
| Large standard | 15+ lb to 20 lb | $0.55 to $1.90 | No fee |
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Minimal shipment splits (1 location) | Partial shipment splits (2 to 3 locations) | Amazon-optimized splits (5+ locations) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and medium bulky | 5 lb or less | $1.10 to $1.60 | $0.55 to $1.10 | No fee |
| Small and medium bulky | 5+ lb to 12 lb | $1.75 to $2.40 | $0.65 to $1.75 | No fee |
| Small and medium bulky | 12+ lb to 28 lb | $2.74 to $3.50 | $0.81 to $2.19 | No fee |
| Small and medium bulky | 28+ lb to 42 lb | $3.95 to $4.95 | $1.05 to $2.83 | No fee |
| Small and medium bulky | 42+ lb to 50 lb | $4.80 to $5.95 | $1.23 to $3.32 | No fee |
| Large and extra-large bulky | 5 lb or less | $1.30 to $1.80 | $0.55 to $1.25 | No fee |
| Large and extra-large bulky | 5+ lb to 12 lb | $2.10 to $2.90 | $0.65 to $1.80 | No fee |
| Large and extra-large bulky | 12+ lb to 28 lb | $3.40 to $4.10 | $0.81 to $2.30 | No fee |
| Large and extra-large bulky | 28+ lb to 42 lb | $4.70 to $5.60 | $1.05 to $2.95 | No fee |
| Large and extra-large bulky | 42+ lb to 50 lb | $5.50 to $6.50 | $1.23 to $3.50 | No fee |
Amazon's help page still says the fee doesn't apply to extra-large products. New sellers who send their first shipment within 90 days of listing qualify for $400 in inbound placement credits.
How to Reduce or Avoid the Inbound Placement Service Fee
Use Amazon-optimized shipment splits when you can. Ship at least five identical cartons or pallets per item, with the same quantity per item and the same item mix in each, and the fee is zero.
Use partial shipment splits for bulky products. Sending to 2 or 3 locations costs less than a single location. This option isn't available for standard-size.
Rethink your inbound region. With standard-size consolidating to East and West, check whether your freight lane changes which minimal-split rate you'll see.
Consolidate shipments. Fewer, larger inbounds make the Amazon-optimized option easier to qualify for.
Compare every option in Send to Amazon before you confirm. The fee estimate for each placement option is shown at shipment creation.
Model the worst case for new products. Use the single-location rate when you check whether a new product works at FBA.
For more on the strategy behind placement, see our inbound placement fee guide and our step-by-step guide to sending an FBA shipment.
2027 FBA Returns Processing Fee
The returns processing fee isn't going up for 2027. Amazon is remapping it to the new 2027 size tiers. For apparel and shoes, the change applies to units shipped starting January 15, 2027. For every other category, it applies to units shipped starting February 1, 2027.
The rules stay the same:
Apparel and shoes pay the fee on every returned unit.
Every other category pays only on returned units above a category-specific return rate threshold.
Return rate is measured on units shipped in a month and returned that month or in the two months after.
The fee is charged between the 7th and 15th of the third month after the shipment month.
Products that ship fewer than 25 units in a month are exempt.
FBA New Selection waives the fee on the first 200 units of each eligible new-to-FBA parent ASIN, for returns received within 120 days of the first inventory-received date.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fee per returned unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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, medium, large, and extra-large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.74 + $0.32/lb above first lb |
| Small oversize | 0 to 50 lb | $26.33 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize | 0 to 70 lb | $40.12 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb |
| Large oversize, long oversize, special oversize light | 0 to 150 lb | $52.45 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb |
| Special oversize heavy | 150+ lb | $157.35 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
Products that ship fewer than 25 units in a month are exempt.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fee per returned unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 per half-lb above first 3 lb |
| Small, medium, large, and extra-large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $6.74 + $0.32/lb above first lb |
| Small oversize | 0 to 50 lb | $26.33 + $0.38/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize | 0 to 70 lb | $40.12 + $0.75/lb above 51 lb |
| Large oversize, long oversize, special oversize light | 0 to 150 lb | $52.45 + $0.75/lb above 71 lb |
| Special oversize heavy | 150+ lb | $157.35 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb |
No return rate threshold applies to apparel and shoes.
Return rate thresholds by category (all products except apparel and shoes), with one new category for 2027:
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%.
10% to 10.9%: Jewelry 10.8%. Video Game Consoles 10.7%. Pet Products 10.2%.
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%.
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%.
7% to 7.9%: Lawn and Garden 7.7%. Base Equipment Power Tools 7.1%.
Tightest (below 7%): Video Games and Gaming Accessories 6.5%. 3D Printers 6.0% (new). 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%.
Amazon audits these thresholds quarterly. For the settings side of returns, see our guide to Amazon FBA returns policies and settings.
Removal and Disposal Fees
Amazon's 2027 announcement doesn't change removal or disposal fees, so the 2026 rate card below still applies. The biggest recent change was on March 1, 2026, when Amazon started charging these fees per unit at the time each unit is removed or disposed, instead of all at once when you create the order.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard-size | 0 to 0.5 lb | $0.84 |
| Standard-size | 0.5+ to 1 lb | $1.53 |
| Standard-size | 1+ to 2 lb | $2.27 |
| Standard-size | More than 2 lb | $2.89 + $1.06/lb above 2 lb |
| Large bulky, extra-large, and special handling | 0 to 1 lb | $3.12 |
| Large bulky, extra-large, and special handling | 1+ to 2 lb | $4.30 |
| Large bulky, extra-large, and special handling | 2+ to 4 lb | $6.36 |
| Large bulky, extra-large, and special handling | 4+ to 10 lb | $10.04 |
| Large bulky, extra-large, and special handling | More than 10 lb | $14.32 + $1.06/lb above 10 lb |
Special handling covers apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods. Since March 1, 2026, removal and disposal fees are charged per unit when the unit is actually removed or disposed.
With storage for 181 to 330 day inventory going up on February 1, it's worth running the numbers on removal, disposal, and liquidation for any slow movers now. Compare the removal fee plus return freight against disposal, and against what liquidation would recover.
Other 2027 Amazon Fee Changes Sellers Should Know
Referral Fees
3D printers get their own lower referral fee, effective November 5, 2026: 12% on the first $200 of the total sales price and 5% on any amount above $200. These products used to fall under Business, Industrial, and Scientific Supplies, so higher-priced 3D printers come out ahead.
Amazon Renewed products in eligible fee categories get a promotional 10% referral fee through October 18, 2027. It applies automatically, with no enrollment.
Promotion Fees
Buy X, Get Y promotions (including buy one get one and percentage-off promotions) get the same fee structure as deals and coupons: a $5 upfront fee plus a 2% variable fee capped at $2,000.
Starting February 2027, all promotions are billed monthly. Fees that would have hit in January are pushed to the first monthly billing cycle in February.
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution, Multichannel Fulfillment, and Multichannel Distribution
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution, starting February 1, 2027: processing fees become $1.55 per box, transportation fees become $1.58 per cubic foot, and single-SKU pallets get a 40% inbound processing discount. The 3.5% surcharge now applies to transportation fees.
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution, starting March 1, 2027: storage fees vary by inventory age, and inventory stored more than 12 months pays 2.5 times the standard rate. Amazon is also adding storage reservations and removal and disposal options.
Multichannel Fulfillment: standard-speed and Buy with Prime fulfillment fees rise 3.5% on average, and expedited fees stay the same on average. Multichannel Fulfillment size tiers align with FBA. Preferred Pricing (up to 25% off fulfillment fees) is extended through 2027, and a returns surcharge is added for boxed returns.
Multichannel Distribution, starting February 1, 2027: the palletized (less-than-truckload) fee goes up 8%, the box (small parcel) fee goes up 1.5%, and the 3.5% surcharge applies.
If you sell off Amazon too, our post on Buy with Prime covers how Multichannel Fulfillment pricing fits into a direct-to-consumer setup.
Remote Fulfillment and PanAmericas
Remote Fulfillment with FBA from the US into Canada goes up $0.58 per unit on average. From the US into Mexico and into Brazil, it goes up $0.16 per unit on average. All three rate cards move to the 2027 size tiers.
Amazon is launching a new way to expand to Canada with PanAmericas. You ship to a US location and Amazon moves a share of the units into Canadian fulfillment centers for you. PanAmericas US to Canada fulfillment fees go up $0.13 per unit on average, and the 3.5% surcharge applies starting January 15, 2027.
FBA New Selection and Ships in Product Packaging
FBA New Selection now offers up to $600 in value per new product, double the previous offer. That covers fee credits, free storage, returns, liquidations, and promotional credits on the first 200 units.
Ships in Product Packaging eligibility and enrollment don't change for 2027. Certified standard-size products still get lower fulfillment fees, and non-certified bulky products still pay packaging fees. See our post on the Ships in Product Packaging program.
What to Do Before January 15, 2027
Open the Fee Change Comparison dashboard in Profit Analytics and sort by the biggest per-unit increases.
Audit weights and dimensions on every bulky and oversize product. The new tiers are dimension-based, so a few inches can move a product between tiers or trigger a handling fee.
Check whether any product priced under $10 sits in one of the five categories losing Low-Price FBA rates.
Reprice anything priced over $50 with thin margins. That band takes the largest standard-size increases.
Clean up aged inventory before February 1, focusing on anything that will be 181 to 330 days old.
Reset reorder points to the new low-inventory-level math: at least 28 days of trailing sales on hand at each weekly check.
Budget the 3.5% surcharge into every FBA, Amazon Warehousing and Distribution transportation, and Multichannel Distribution fee.
Update your promotion calendar for the new Buy X, Get Y fees and monthly billing.
If you'd rather not work through this alone, our Amazon seller consulting team can model the 2027 changes across your catalog and tell you where to act first.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2027 FBA Fees
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Most of Amazon's 2027 FBA fee changes take effect on January 15, 2027. That includes new fulfillment fees, the new bulky and oversize tiers, the flat product and overhang handling fees, and narrower Low-Price FBA eligibility. The unified monthly storage fee, the new low-inventory-level fee calculation, and returns processing fee changes for non-apparel categories start February 1, 2027. The new 3D printer referral fee took effect November 5, 2026.
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Amazon says FBA fulfillment fees will rise by $0.19 per unit sold on average in 2027, about 0.8% of the average item's selling price. The increase varies by size, weight, and price. Small standard products priced over $50 go up $0.70 on average, while large standard non-apparel products priced under $10 don't change. Some oversize products get cheaper under the new tiers.
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Yes. Amazon is keeping the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on FBA fulfillment fees in 2027. It also extends the surcharge to PanAmericas fees on January 15, 2027, and to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution transportation fees and Multichannel Distribution fees on February 1, 2027. Amazon's published rate cards don't include the surcharge, so multiply the fulfillment fee by 1.035 to estimate the total.
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Starting January 15, 2027, Amazon replaces the small bulky and large bulky tiers with four bulky tiers: small, medium, large, and extra-large bulky. It replaces the four extra-large tiers with six oversize tiers: small oversize, medium oversize, large oversize, long oversize, special oversize light, and special oversize heavy. Smaller and lighter products generally pay less and larger, heavier products pay more.
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The unified monthly storage fee replaces the monthly storage fee, the storage utilization surcharge, and the aged inventory surcharge on February 1, 2027. It's a single per-cubic-foot rate that rises with inventory age. Standard-size inventory under 181 days old pays $0.78 per cubic foot from January to September, rising to $2.78 at 181 to 270 days and $6.68 at 271 to 365 days. A peak add-on applies from October to December.
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Yes. Amazon eliminates the storage utilization surcharge on February 1, 2027. Inventory under six months old pays the same base rate as before without any surcharge, which makes it easier to stock up before high-demand events. The tradeoff is higher storage fees for inventory aged 181 to 330 days.
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Starting February 1, 2027, Amazon checks your inventory weekly and compares it with your actual shipped units in the four weeks before and the four weeks after the check. The fee applies only when both days-of-supply numbers are below 28, and the rate is based on the higher of the two. The fee applies to units shipped in the first week after the check and is charged four weeks later.
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Starting January 15, 2027, products priced under $10 in five fee categories no longer get Low-Price FBA rates and pay the $10 to $50 rates instead. The categories are Automotive and Powersports, Compact Appliances, Computers, Musical Instruments and AV Production, and Media (Books, DVD, Music, Software, Video). Products under $10 in all other categories still get Low-Price FBA rates automatically.
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Amazon added a Fee Change Comparison dashboard to Profit Analytics in Seller Central that shows the impact on your account and on individual products. You can also model individual products in the Revenue Calculator. Amazon's full rate card is on the 2027 US FBA fulfillment fee changes help page in Seller Central.
Wrapping Up the 2027 FBA Fee Changes
The 2027 update looks small on average, at $0.19 per unit. Underneath it, though, Amazon is rebuilding how it prices big products and stored inventory. Bulky and oversize products are re-tiered by dimensions, irregular shapes pick up new handling fees, storage now hinges on the 180-day mark, and the low-inventory-level fee finally looks at real demand on both sides of the inventory check. Standard-size sellers mostly see modest increases, with the biggest ones on products priced over $50.
The sellers who come out ahead in 2027 will be the ones who check their dimensions, clear aged inventory before February 1, and plan replenishment around the new 28-day math. If you want help working through your catalog, reach out to our team.
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 2027 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 November 9, 2026.
The rates and fee structures described in this post reflect Amazon's published 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.
