2026 Amazon Fee Changes: Complete Guide for Brand Owners
Every Amazon fee change that took effect in 2026 — FBA rate increase, fuel surcharge, inbound defect fee 1,600% jump, aged inventory threshold shift. What changed and what you need to update.
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Run the numbers →The major 2026 fee changes
January 1, 2026: FBA prep services discontinued. Inbound defect fees increased from $0.02–$0.07 to $0.32–$5.72/unit.
January 15, 2026: FBA fulfillment fees increased ~$0.08/unit average across all size tiers.
January 2026: Aged inventory surcharge threshold moved from day 271 to day 181 (90 days earlier). New 15+ month tier added at $0.35/unit OR $7.90/cu ft.
Low-Price FBA discount increased from $0.77 to $0.86/unit.
April 17, 2026: 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge added to all US FBA fulfillment fees.
May 2, 2026: 3.5% fuel surcharge extended to MCF and Buy with Prime.
What was NOT changed in 2026
Referral fees: All 38 category rates unchanged from 2025. Monthly storage fees: $0.78/cu ft and $2.40/cu ft (Q4) for standard-size unchanged. Seller subscription fee: Still $39.99/month. Returns processing fee: Category threshold structure unchanged. Closing fee (media): Still $1.80/unit.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Amazon fuel surcharge start in 2026? ▾
April 17, 2026 for US FBA. May 2, 2026 for MCF and Buy with Prime.
How much did Amazon FBA fees go up in 2026 total? ▾
Two increases: ~$0.08/unit Jan 15 base increase + 3.5% fuel surcharge April 17. Combined, most size tiers are 8–12% more expensive in mid-2026 than in 2024.