🇺🇸 USFBA FeesMedium ImpactJanuary 15, 2026
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.
Key Points
- Single consolidated fee replaces multiple separate inbound defect charges
- Standard-size product fees jumped from $0.02–$0.07 to $0.32–$1.74 per unit
- Bulky items can be charged up to $5.72 per defective unit
- Proper shipment planning and labeling is now even more critical to avoid costs
Official Source
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