FBA Fees Updates
All Amazon fba fees policy changes and updates for US and Canada sellers. 10 updates tracked.
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 →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 Adds Returns Processing Fee for Apparel and High-Return Categories
Amazon introduced a Returns Processing Fee for product categories that historically experience high return rates, including clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories. The fee is charged per returned unit when a category's return rate exceeds Amazon's threshold, adding a new cost layer for apparel FBA sellers beyond standard fulfillment fees.
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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