If you sell on Amazon, the Amazon 2026 FBA fees should already be on your radar. The upcoming updates will affect storage, fulfillment, returns, and inbound processes. Because of this, sellers must plan ahead to protect margins and keep inventory performance healthy.
There for, this guide breaks down what to expect, adds confirmed updates from Amazon’s latest announcement,and explains how to prepare using SellerEngine tools like Profit Bandit, BuyBoxBuddy, and the upcoming Web Research Tool.
What the Amazon 2026 FBA Fees Will Include?
Amazon officially confirmed that 2026 FBA fees will increase by an average of just $0.08 per unit, with no new fee types introduced. Put simply, this is significantly lower than common carrier increases and follows a full freeze in fee increases in 2025.
Key themes for 2026 include:
- More granular fee structures
- Lower fees where Amazon’s costs are lower
- Higher fees for premium handling and improved delivery speeds
- Earlier notice and better forecasting tools
Overall, recent patterns show Amazon is pushing toward lower inbound friction, better storage optimization, and more rewards for consistent inventory flow. You can review Amazon’s official summary here:
👉 Referral & FBA Fee Changes Summary
1. FBA Fulfillment Fees in 2026
Amazon’s 2026 announcement confirms several updates and shows a move toward clearer size tiers and more weight-based price brackets.
2026 FBA Fulfillment Changes:
- Small standard-size ($10–$50): +$0.25 per unit
- Large standard-size ($10–$50): +$0.05 per unit
- Small standard-size (<$10): +$0.12 per unit
- Large standard-size (<$10): unchanged
- Products < $10 receive an increased discount (avg. $0.86 per unit)
- Products > $50: small +$0.51, large +$0.31 per unit
- Bulky items: new Small Bulky and Large Bulky tiers
- SIPP discount removed for bulky items, replaced by automatic fulfillment fee A flat fee charged by Amazon for … More reductions
- Extra-Large items: fulfillment fees decrease by $2.08 per unit on average
These changes align fulfillment costs with weight, handling complexity, and delivery expectations.
2. Storage Fees: Expect Peak Season Pressure
Based on patterns from 2023–2025, storage fees will likely follow the same direction.
Likely Storage Fee Shifts
- Higher October–December peak rates
- Increased charges for aged inventory
- More cube-based measurement
- Tighter rules for stranded or inactive ASINs
Confirmed 2026 Changes
- Aged inventory 12–15 months increases to $0.30 per unit (or $6.90/ft³).
- Aged inventory 15+ months adds a new tier: $0.35 per unit (or $7.90/ft³).
- Removal/disposal fees for lightweight items decrease by $0.20, encouraging timely removals.
Therefore, keeping inventory lean will matter even more in 2026.
3. Inbound Fee Changes (Placement, Prep, and Ship-In)
Amazon continues restructuring inbound placement fees.
Confirmed 2026 Changes
- Minimal-split inbound placement fees increase by $0.05 on average for standard-size items.
- Large standard-size items (3–20 lb) will move into five new weight bands.
- A new single inbound defect fee of $0.60 will replace multiple previous charges.
Likely Trends
- Higher fees for poor prep compliance
- Cheaper inbound options for sellers who allow shipment splits
- Incentives for using Supply Chain by Amazon
In addition, sellers who group and prep items correctly will save more than those who do not.
You can analyze inbound impact using Amazon’s tools:
👉 Selling Economics & Fee Preview
4. Returns Processing Fees in 2026
Amazon confirmed new returns features rolling out in 2026 designed to:
- Reduce inventory defects
- Speed up removals
- Lower missing/damaged inventory rates
Because returns affect profitability, forecasting will be more important than before.
5. Aged Inventory & Low Inventory Level Fees
Amazon is doubling down on inventory efficiency. Expect:
Confirmed 2026 Updates
- Low-inventory-level fees now apply at the FNSKU level, not the parent-ASIN level.
- Grocery products are now exempt from low-inventory penalties.
- Slower-moving ASINs remain exempt but may receive slower delivery promises.
Likely Trends
- Higher surcharges for slow sell-through
- Lower fees for steady restocking
- Discounts for consistent in-stock performance
As a result, strong forecasting will have a direct impact on cost control.
Additional Amazon Programs Impacting 2026 Fees
Bulky & Extra-Large Items
- New split tiers: Small Bulky and Large Bulky.
SIPP discount removed for bulky items, but fulfillment fees reduced instead.
Extra-Large items will see a $2.08 decrease on average.
Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)
- MCF fees rise by $0.30 for 1–2 unit orders.
- New Preferred Pricing may offer up to 15% discounts.
Buy with Prime
- Fees increase by $0.24 per unit for 1–2 unit orders.
- Prime service fee minimum drops from $1.00 to $0.30.
How Sellers Can Prepare
To stay profitable as Amazon’s 2026 FBA fees change, you need to make decisions based on solid data. Here’s how SellerEngine’s tools help you do that:
Profit Bandit: Real-Time Scouting to Protect Margins
When sourcing inventory, every penny counts, especially if fulfillment fees rise.
Profit Bandit helps you:
Scan products instantly
View net profit after fees
Avoid low-margin items
Compare competition
This tool makes sourcing safer, especially as fees rise.
BuyBoxBuddy: Smart Repricing
BuyBoxBuddy helps by:
Adjusting prices to win the Buy BoxThis refers to the situation where a sel… More
Protecting ROI
Tracking competitors
Responding instantly to changes
With tighter margins expected in 2026, automation becomes essential.
SellerEngine’s Web Research Tool (Coming Soon)
This tool will allow sellers to:
- Research ASINs deeply
- Compare fees, prices, and storage costs
- Identify risk-heavy categories
- Validate inventory before FBA
In short, better research means fewer expensive mistakes.
Preparation Checklist for Amazon 2026 FBA Fees
Use this checklist to get ahead:
✔ Keep storage lean
Remove or liquidate aged inventory before surcharges rise.
✔ Strengthen sourcing discipline
Use Profit Bandit to scan smarter and avoid fee-sensitive items.
✔ Automate pricing
BuyBoxBuddy helps maintain healthy margins despite volatility.
✔ Forecast more precisely
Expect tighter inventory performance standards.
✔ Review product size/weight tiers
Small changes can push an item into a different fee bracket.
✔ Monitor Amazon’s official updates
Announcements usually come in Q4 of the previous year.
When Will Amazon Release the Official 2026 FBA Fees?
Amazon typically publishes fee schedules between October and December of the prior year. Therefore, the 2026 FBA fee announcement should arrive:
📅 October–December (preceding year)
with most changes taking effect January 15, 2026.
Conclusion: The 2026 FBA Fees Will Reward Efficiency
The 2026 FBA fees will reward efficiency, better prep, and healthier inventory levels. Sellers who adapt early—especially in sourcing, pricing, and inventory planning—will remain profitable.
Tools like Profit Bandit, BuyBoxBuddy, and the SellerEngine Web Research Tool help you stay ahead of the changes.
Tools mentioned: • Profit Bandit
Amazon seller advocate, and content lead at SellerEngine, Elena helps sellers cut through the noise with practical advice and powerful tools.
