Amazon FBA Fees Set to Rise in 2026 – What Sellers Need to Know

For Amazon sellers, logistics and compliance have always been the two pillars determining success during peak sales seasons. According to Amazon’s latest announcement, FBA fees for the U.S. marketplace will increase starting January 15, 2026, right after the 2025 holiday peak surcharge period ends.

On average, the FBA fulfillment cost per unit will rise by $0.08, representing less than 0.5% of the average selling price. While this increase seems minor, multiple overlapping surcharges mean sellers could see a notable impact on profitability.

1. Timing: Right After the Peak Surcharge Ends

The adjustment takes effect immediately after the 2025 peak surcharge window (October 15, 2025 – January 14, 2026).

During this period, Amazon U.S. will charge seasonal surcharges, with an additional 50% spike between November 23 and December 27 (the Black Friday to Christmas period).

At the same time, Amazon UK and EU marketplaces (including Germany and France) will also collect seasonal fees — up to €0.19 per unit.

This “double squeeze” of overlapping peak and new FBA fees could further compress profit margins for global sellers.

2. Key Fee Adjustments

Standard-Size Fulfillment Fees

* Items under $10: Small size +$0.12; large size unchanged. The low-price discount increases from $0.77 to $0.86.

* Items $10–$50: Small +$0.25; large +$0.05.

* Items over $50: Small +$0.51; large +$0.31.

Low-Inventory-Level Fees

* Billing unit changes from parent ASIN to FNSKU.

* Food categories are exempt.

* Sellers with slow-moving inventory can apply for exemptions, though it may affect shipping speed and coverage.

Aged Inventory and Removal Fees

* 12–15 months: +$0.30 per month.

* Over 15 months: +$0.35 per unit or $7.90 per cubic foot (whichever is higher).

* Removal fees for items under 0.5 lb decrease by $0.20 per unit.

#### Inbound Placement & Defect Fees

* Inbound placement service: +$0.05 for small standard items using the “Minimal Split” option.

* Large standard items (3–20 lb) now have more segmented weight categories—sellers must recalculate inbound costs carefully.

* Defect fee policy simplified: instead of double-charging “placement + defect,” Amazon will now charge a flat $0.6 per unit, reducing unpredictability.

3. What This Means for Sellers

While each adjustment seems small, the combined effect will raise total operational costs—especially when layered with holiday surcharges and aged inventory fees.

Sellers should:

* Reassess pricing strategies to absorb higher costs.

* Improve inventory turnover to avoid aged or low-stock penalties.

* Leverage data analytics for smarter demand forecasting.

* Work with experienced logistics partners to optimize shipping and reduce inefficiencies.

4. Goodship’s Recommendation

As a professional China–U.S. logistics and FBA shipping provider, Goodship helps sellers handle:

* Air and sea freight from China to U.S. Amazon warehouses

* Customs clearance and duty-paid (DDP) services

* Warehousing, labeling, and final delivery via UPS/FedEx

Our integrated FBA logistics solutions ensure fast, compliant, and cost-effective delivery — helping you stay competitive amid rising fees.

→ Contact Goodship today to plan your next FBA shipment and prepare for the 2026 fee changes.