FBA Fees Updates
All Amazon fba fees policy changes and updates for US and Canada sellers. 16 updates tracked.
U.S. Court of International Trade Strikes Down 10% Section 122 Tariffs as Ultra Vires — But Limits Permanent Injunction to Two Importer Plaintiffs and the State of Washington (May 7, 2026)
On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the 10% Section 122 import surcharge imposed under Proclamation 11012 (issued February 20, 2026) exceeded the President's statutory authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The court held that 'balance-of-payments deficits' is a term of art grounded in 1974 economic concepts — specifically the three established measures of basic balance, liquidity, and official settlements — and rejected the administration's reliance on modern 'current account deficit' and goods-trade-deficit data as ultra vires. Critically, the CIT entered a permanent injunction only against collection of the surcharge from the named plaintiffs with standing: two private importers (Burlap & Barrel and Basic Fun!) and the State of Washington as an importer. The court declined to issue a nationwide injunction and dismissed claims from approximately 23 other non-importer states for lack of standing. For all other FBA and FBM importers, the 10% Section 122 surcharge continues to be collected pending the government's expected appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Section 122 surcharge remains scheduled to expire by operation of the statute on or about July 24, 2026 (the 150-day statutory limit), unless Congress acts to extend it.
Read summary →CBP Opens IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal April 20: Sellers Can Recover Duties Paid During 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that Phase 1 of its IEEPA duty refund process launches April 20, 2026. Amazon sellers who imported goods while IEEPA tariffs were in effect — from February 4, 2025 through February 24, 2026 — can now file for refunds through CBP's new Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system in the ACE portal. Phase 1 covers unliquidated entries and entries within 80 days of liquidation. Refunds include original IEEPA duties plus IRS interest and are expected to be processed within 60–90 days of an accepted CAPE Declaration.
Read summary →Court Sharply Questions Section 122 Tariff Legality: CIT April 10 Hearing May Eliminate 10% Import Surcharge
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade heard oral arguments on April 10, 2026 in two lawsuits challenging the legality of the 10% Section 122 import surcharge. Judges aggressively questioned the government's legal basis — the phrase 'balance of payments' came up 194 times — and the DOJ changed its legal position mid-hearing after its core data was challenged. If the CIT strikes down the tariffs, as the Supreme Court did with IEEPA tariffs in February, FBA sellers importing from all countries would see immediate relief on import costs. A ruling is expected before the July 24, 2026 statutory expiration.
Read summary →Section 232 Metal Tariffs Overhauled: 50% Duty on Steel, Aluminum, Copper at Full Customs Value
Effective April 6, 2026, the U.S. expanded and restructured Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper — and their derivative products. The most significant change: duties now apply to the full customs value of the imported product, not just the metal content portion. Primary metal articles face a 50% ad valorem rate; derivative articles — including cookware, cutlery, hand tools, and hardware containing 15% or more metal by weight — face a 25% rate. Amazon FBA sellers importing metal-intensive home goods, tools, and kitchenware face a new layer of import costs that stacks on top of existing Section 301 and Section 122 tariffs.
Read summary →Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel and Logistics Surcharge to FBA Fees
Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on top of existing FBA fulfillment fees, citing elevated fuel costs driven by Middle East energy disruptions. The surcharge takes effect April 17, 2026 for FBA in the US and Canada, and extends to Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment on May 2, 2026. Amazon has not set an end date for the charge, though it described it as temporary.
Read summary →USTR Opens Section 301 Investigations Into 16+ Countries: New Tariffs Possible by Mid-2026
On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative formally opened two broad Section 301 investigations targeting manufacturing overcapacity in 16 major economies — including China, Vietnam, Mexico, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the EU — and forced labor enforcement failures across 60 countries. Launched directly in response to the Supreme Court's February 20 ruling that invalidated IEEPA tariffs, these investigations are being conducted on an 'accelerated timeline' and could produce new tariff actions by mid-to-late July 2026. If imposed, new Section 301 tariffs would stack on top of the current 10% Section 122 surcharge and existing Section 301 duties, potentially pushing effective rates on China-sourced inventory well above 60%. The public comment window closes April 15, 2026.
Read summary →Supreme Court Kills IEEPA Tariffs; US Imposes 10% Global Import Surcharge Under Section 122
After the Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA-based tariffs on February 20, 2026, the Trump administration invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing a 10% global import surcharge effective February 24. (Trump announced via social media he would raise it to 15% — the statutory maximum — but has not formally issued a new proclamation raising the rate.) The surcharge expires July 24, 2026 unless Congress extends it. For FBA sellers importing from China, the new duty stacks on top of existing Section 301 rates, pushing effective tariff rates above 50% on many product categories.
Read summary →Amazon Adds Overmax Handling Surcharge for Extra-Large FBA Products
Amazon introduced an Overmax Handling Fee for FBA products that exceed 96 inches on the longest side, or 130 inches in length plus girth. The surcharge stacks on top of standard Extra-Large fulfillment fees and ranges from $17 to $25 per unit depending on weight. Sellers with large furniture, sporting goods, or oversized items face significantly higher fulfillment costs.
Read summary →FBA Aged Inventory Surcharge Doubles for 12-Month Stock; New 15-Month Tier Added
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.
Read summary →FBA Fulfillment Fee Increase: Average +$0.08 Per Unit in 2026
Amazon raised FBA fulfillment fees by an average of $0.08 per unit sold. Products priced $10–$50 see roughly +$0.08/unit, while items above $50 face steeper increases of $0.31–$0.51. Products under $10 get a smaller $0.05 bump and still qualify for Low-Price FBA rates.
Read summary →Amazon Updates Returns Processing Fee Rates for Apparel and High-Return Categories
Amazon updated the Returns Processing Fee rates for 2026, affecting product categories with high return rates including clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories. Originally introduced in June 2024, this per-unit fee is charged when a category's return rate exceeds Amazon's threshold. The 2026 rate adjustment increases costs for apparel FBA sellers.
Read summary →Inbound Defect Fees Consolidated and Significantly Increased
Amazon consolidated inbound defect fees into a single charge for misrouted, deleted, or abandoned units. Fee amounts increased substantially — from $0.02–$0.07 in 2025 to $0.32–$1.74 for standard-size products in 2026.
Read summary →Amazon AWD Storage and Transportation Fees Rise Up to 22% in 2026
Amazon raised Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) fees effective January 15, 2026. West region storage climbed 19% to $0.57 per cubic foot per month, and AWD transportation rates rose 22% to $1.26 per cubic foot. Sellers using AWD for upstream bulk storage and replenishment now face meaningfully higher carrying costs, especially those warehousing goods at Western fulfillment centers.
Read summary →MCF Fees Jump Up to $0.41 Per Unit; New Preferred Pricing Program Offers 15% Discount
Amazon raised Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) fees by $0.30–$0.41 per unit for single-unit orders effective January 15, 2026 — a much steeper increase than the $0.08 average hike for standard FBA orders. To help offset costs, Amazon launched a new MCF Preferred Pricing program offering eligible sellers up to 15% off MCF outbound fees and up to $1 in FBA credits per MCF unit shipped.
Read summary →FBA Inbound Placement Service Fees Increase for Minimal and Single-Location Shipments
Amazon raised the FBA inbound placement service fee for sellers who choose the minimal shipment split option when sending inventory to FBA. Standard-size products see an average $0.05/unit increase for minimal splits, while the new Large Bulky tier — split out from the previous Extra-Large designation — faces a steeper $0.27/unit average increase for minimal split shipments. Sellers who distribute inventory across Amazon-recommended fulfillment centers continue to pay no inbound placement fee.
Read summary →Amazon Canada Confirms No FBA Fee Increases for 2026
Amazon confirmed no increases to Canada referral fees or FBA fulfillment fees for 2026. New FBA Liquidations program launched in Canada with 15% referral fee. Holiday peak fees maintained at same rates as previous year.
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