Amazon Seller Fees
Amazon seller fees 2026
Every fee Amazon charges, with 2026 rates, calculation formulas, and the gotchas most brands miss. Last verified June 16, 2026.
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Referral Fee
Core feeThe % Amazon takes off every sale. Tiered by category — most are 15%, but the effective rate after coupons and returns is higher.
FBA Fulfillment Fee
Core feePer-unit fee based on size tier and weight. Up ~$0.08/unit vs 2025. Effective Jan 15, 2026.
Fuel & Logistics Surcharge
New 2026NEW April 17, 2026. +3.5% on all FBA fulfillment fees. "Temporary" — plan as if it's permanent.
Monthly Storage Fee
Core feePer cubic foot, Jan–Sept vs Oct–Dec. Includes storage utilization surcharge tiers.
Storage Utilization Surcharge
Core feeAdded on top of base storage. Rate depends on how fast you sell relative to inventory held.
Aged Inventory Surcharge
Changed 2026Now starts at day 181 (was 271). New 15-month tier added. 2026's biggest operational trap.
Inbound Placement Fee
Changed 2026Charged when you ship to fewer locations than Amazon recommends. New weight bands in 2026.
Low Inventory Level Fee
Changed 2026Triggered when days of supply falls below 28 days. Now FNSKU-level, not parent-ASIN.
Inbound Defect Fee
Critical 2026Up 1,600% in 2026: $0.32–$5.72/unit (was $0.02–$0.07). FBA prep services ended Jan 1.
Overmax Handling Surcharge
New 2026NEW 2026. $17–$25/unit for Extra-Large items exceeding dimensional thresholds.
SIPP Packaging Fee
New 2026NEW 2026. ~$2.07/unit for Small/Large Bulky not enrolled in Ships-in-Product-Packaging.
Returns Processing Fee
Core feeApparel always charged. Other categories charged when return rate exceeds threshold.
Refund Administration Fee
Core feeAmazon keeps 20% of the referral fee on returns. The quiet margin drain most brands miss.
Removal & Disposal Fees
Changed 2026Now billed per-unit at processing time (was lump-sum). Effective March 1, 2026.
Media Closing Fee
Category fee$1.80/unit flat — books, DVDs, music, software, video games.
Coupon Fee
Core fee$0.60 per redeemed coupon. Plus the referral fee is charged on the pre-coupon price.
Vine Enrollment Fee
Changed 2026Now 3 tiers (was flat $200). 25% discount for FBA New Selection ASINs.
Multi-Channel Fulfillment Fee
Changed 2026+$0.30/unit in 2026. 3.5% fuel surcharge starting May 2.
AWD Storage & Transportation
Changed 2026West storage +18.8%, transportation +21.7%.
Seller Subscription
Core fee$39.99/month (Professional) vs $0.99/item (Individual). The math on when to switch.