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Every fee explained with actual dollar amounts, surcharge alerts, and a free calculator to compute your exact costs.
Amazon charges a referral fee on every sale — this is the "commission" Amazon takes for using their marketplace. The rate depends on your product category.
| Category | Referral Fee Rate | Example on $29.99 Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories (Home & Kitchen, Toys, Sports, Office) | 15% | $4.50 |
| Computers / Consumer Electronics | 8% | $2.40 |
| Electronics Accessories | 15% on first $100, then 8% | $4.50 |
| Clothing & Accessories | 17% above $20 | $5.10 |
| Jewelry | 20% on first $250, then 5% | $6.00 |
| Grocery & Gourmet Food | 8% up to $15, then 15% | $4.50 |
| Baby & Beauty / Personal Care | 8% up to $10, then 15% | $4.50 |
| Watches | 16% on first $1,500, then 3% | $4.80 |
| Amazon Device Accessories | 45% | $13.50 |
Key point: The referral fee is calculated on the total sale price, including shipping. If you offer free shipping (which most FBA sellers do), Amazon still charges the referral fee on the full item price.
Use the Amazon FBA Fee Alert Tool to get notified when fee rates change for your categories. Amazon updated 12 category rates in January 2026 alone.
Fulfillment fees cover picking, packing, shipping, and customer service. Here are the 2026 rates before the fuel surcharge:
| Size Tier | Weight Range | FBA Fee (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Standard | 2-12 oz | $3.45 |
| Small Standard | 12+ oz - 1 lb | $3.45 |
| Large Standard | 1+ lb - 2 lb | $5.40 |
| Large Standard | 2+ lb - 3 lb | $6.10 |
| Large Standard | 3+ lb (each additional lb) | +$0.92/lb |
| Oversize | Up to 70 lb | $9.73 + $0.92/lb over first lb |
| Special Oversize | Over 70 lb | $40.00-$138.00 |
After the 3.5% fuel surcharge: A Large Standard item with a $5.40 base fee actually costs $5.59 ($5.40 × 1.035). Over hundreds of units, this adds up fast.
Amazon introduced a 3.5% fuel surcharge on all FBA fulfillment fees starting April 2026. This applies to every unit shipped, on top of the base fulfillment fee.
Real cost impact:
For sellers doing 10,000+ units/month, this single surcharge can cost $1,800+/month. Factor this into your pricing strategy using the Profit Dashboard.
Amazon charges storage fees monthly based on the cubic footage of your inventory in fulfillment centers.
| Size Tier | Jan-Sep | Oct-Dec (Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard-Size | $0.78/cubic ft | $2.40/cubic ft |
| Oversize | $0.56/cubic ft | $1.40/cubic ft |
| Days in Fulfillment Center | Surcharge per Cubic Foot |
|---|---|
| 181-210 days | $0.50 |
| 211-240 days | $1.00 |
| 241-270 days | $1.50 |
| 271-300 days | $5.45 |
| 301-330 days | $5.70 |
| 331-365 days | $5.90 |
| 366-455 days | $6.90 |
| 456+ days | $7.90 |
Example: A standard-size product (0.15 cubic ft) stored for 250 days costs: base storage of 8 × $0.78 × 0.15 = $0.94, plus the aged inventory surcharge for the final three months (1 × $0.50 + 1 × $1.00 + 1 × $1.50, each × 0.15) = $0.45 → $1.39 in storage fees alone.
Use the Inventory Management Tool to track storage duration and avoid aged inventory surcharges.
Inbound placement fees cover Amazon's cost of distributing your inventory across their fulfillment network. The fee depends on your chosen placement option:
Strategy: For sellers shipping 500+ units, the full split option saves significant money. For smaller shipments, the placement fee is often worth the time savings.
Calculate the exact cost with the Dimensional Weight Calculator — placement fees correlate with product size.
Amazon charges a return processing fee for items in the Clothing & Accessories category and some other categories. The fee equals 20% of the referral fee, capped at $5.00 per unit.
On a $29.99 clothing item: 20% of $5.10 (17% referral) = $1.02 return processing fee.
If you want Amazon to return or dispose of unsold inventory:
For FBA reimbursement on damaged/lost inventory, see our FBA Reimbursement Guide.
For a complete cost breakdown that includes all hidden fees, use the Profit Dashboard or the COGS Calculator.
Use our free calculators to get instant, accurate cost breakdowns:
Amazon FBA fees in 2026 include: (1) Referral fees — 6-45% of sale price depending on category, (2) Fulfillment fees — $3.45-$12+ per unit based on size/weight tier, plus 3.5% fuel surcharge added April 2026, (3) Monthly storage fees — $0.78-$2.40 per cubic foot, (4) Aged inventory surcharge — $0.50-$7.90 per cubic foot for items stored 181+ days, stepping up 263% at day 271, (5) Inbound placement fees — $0-$0.98 per unit, (6) Return processing fees — 20% of referral fee capped at $5, (7) Removal fees — $0.97-$1.98 per unit.
The Amazon referral fee in 2026 ranges from 6% to 45% depending on the product category. Most categories charge 15%. Electronics and accessories charge 8%. Clothing and shoes charge 17%. Jewelry over $500 charges 5%.
Amazon added a 3.5% fuel surcharge to all FBA fulfillment fees starting April 2026. This surcharge applies on top of the base fulfillment fee and is calculated as 3.5% of the total fulfillment fee amount.
Amazon charges monthly storage fees based on the volume (cubic feet) of your inventory. Standard-size: $0.78/cubic foot (Jan-Sep) and $2.40/cubic foot (Oct-Dec). Aged inventory surcharges kick in at 181 days, increasing every 60-90 days up to $7.90/cubic foot.
Hidden fees include the 3.5% fuel surcharge, aged inventory surcharges starting at 181 days, return processing fees, low inventory fees (below 28 days supply), currency conversion fees for international sellers, and coupons redemption fees ($0.60 per redemption).
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