🇺🇸 USFBA FeesMedium ImpactJanuary 15, 2026
FBA Aged Inventory Surcharge Doubles for 12-Month Stock; New 15-Month Tier Added
Effective: January 15, 2026
US FBA sellers with inventory that has been in Amazon fulfillment centers for 12 months or more
Amazon raised the aged inventory surcharge for FBA products stored over 12 months and introduced a new premium tier for inventory aged 15 months or more. The 12-month rate doubled from $0.15 to $0.30 per unit, and the new 15-month threshold charges $0.35 per unit or $7.90 per cubic foot. Sellers carrying slow-moving inventory should audit stock immediately.
Real-World Impact
500 standard-size units sitting in FBA for 14 months now incur $0.30/unit/month in aged surcharges — that's $150/month vs. $75/month previously. At 15+ months the cost rises further to $175/month.
Key Points
- 12–15 month aged inventory surcharge doubled from $0.15 to $0.30 per unit (or $6.90/ft³)
- New 15+ month tier introduced: $0.35 per unit or $7.90 per cubic foot, whichever is greater
- Fees apply on top of ongoing monthly storage fees — costs compound the longer inventory sits
- Effective January 15, 2026 — check current inventory age reports immediately
- Surcharges assessed on the 15th of each month for qualifying aged inventory
What You Should Do Now
- 1Pull an Inventory Age report in Seller Central → Reports → Fulfillment → Inventory Age
- 2Create removal orders or run discounted promotions for any inventory approaching or past 12 months
- 3Enroll slow-moving products in FBA Liquidations to recover some value rather than paying ongoing surcharges
- 4Set a recurring monthly calendar reminder to audit inventory age before the 15th of each month
Official Source
Amazon Seller Central →This summary is written in our own words based on the official source linked above. Policies may be updated after publication. Always check the official Amazon source for the latest details.