Online Brand Growth

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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When Amazon changes fees, we break it down — no fluff, just the numbers that matter.

Referral Fee

Core fee

The % 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 fee

Per-unit fee based on size tier and weight. Up ~$0.08/unit vs 2025. Effective Jan 15, 2026.

Fuel & Logistics Surcharge

New 2026

NEW April 17, 2026. +3.5% on all FBA fulfillment fees. "Temporary" — plan as if it's permanent.

Monthly Storage Fee

Core fee

Per cubic foot, Jan–Sept vs Oct–Dec. Includes storage utilization surcharge tiers.

Storage Utilization Surcharge

Core fee

Added on top of base storage. Rate depends on how fast you sell relative to inventory held.

Aged Inventory Surcharge

Changed 2026

Now starts at day 181 (was 271). New 15-month tier added. 2026's biggest operational trap.

Inbound Placement Fee

Changed 2026

Charged when you ship to fewer locations than Amazon recommends. New weight bands in 2026.

Low Inventory Level Fee

Changed 2026

Triggered when days of supply falls below 28 days. Now FNSKU-level, not parent-ASIN.

Inbound Defect Fee

Critical 2026

Up 1,600% in 2026: $0.32–$5.72/unit (was $0.02–$0.07). FBA prep services ended Jan 1.

Overmax Handling Surcharge

New 2026

NEW 2026. $17–$25/unit for Extra-Large items exceeding dimensional thresholds.

SIPP Packaging Fee

New 2026

NEW 2026. ~$2.07/unit for Small/Large Bulky not enrolled in Ships-in-Product-Packaging.

Returns Processing Fee

Core fee

Apparel always charged. Other categories charged when return rate exceeds threshold.

Refund Administration Fee

Core fee

Amazon keeps 20% of the referral fee on returns. The quiet margin drain most brands miss.

Removal & Disposal Fees

Changed 2026

Now 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 2026

Now 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 2026

West 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.