Amazon FBA Storage Fees 2026: Monthly & Holiday Rates

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📅 Updated September 2026 — Fact-checked against the latest Amazon fee changes and seller policy updates

Amazon FBA storage fees in 2026 remain a critical factor in seller profitability. Understanding the structure of monthly, seasonal, and long-term fees can help you optimize inventory and reduce unnecessary costs.

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Monthly Storage Fees

Standard-size items (up to 10 lbs) are charged $0.75 per cubic foot per month. Oversize items are tiered: small oversize (10–20 lbs) costs $0.48 per cubic foot, and large oversize (over 20 lbs) costs $0.96 per cubic foot. These rates apply year-round unless overridden by seasonal adjustments.

Peak Season Surcharge

From October through December, Amazon applies a 20% surcharge to all storage fees. This means standard items effectively cost $0.90 per cubic foot, and large oversize items cost $1.15 per cubic foot during peak season. Plan inventory levels carefully to avoid high costs during this period.

Long-Term Storage Fees

Inventory stored over 365 days is subject to long-term storage fees: $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit, whichever is greater. This fee is assessed monthly and applies regardless of item size. Items over 181 days receive a monthly notification, but the fee only triggers after 365 days.

How Storage Fees Change with Inventory Turnover

High inventory turnover reduces storage costs significantly. For example, a product that sells out in 60 days incurs only 2 months of storage fees, while one sitting for 12 months may incur long-term fees. Monitor your sell-through rate and adjust replenishment cycles accordingly.

3 Tips to Avoid High Storage Fees

  1. Use Amazon’s Inventory Health Dashboard to identify slow-moving items and run promotions or liquidate them before they hit 365 days.
  2. Adjust your replenishment frequency to match sales velocity—avoid overstocking during seasonal lulls.
  3. Consider using Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) for non-Amazon sales to reduce overall inventory volume in FBA warehouses.
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Metric2026 Value
Monthly storage, standard size$0.75/cu ft (Jan-Sep)
Peak surcharge (Oct-Dec)+20% -> $0.90/cu ft standard
Small oversize storage$0.48/cu ft ($1.15/cu ft in peak with +20%)
Large oversize storage$0.96/cu ft
Long-term storage fee (>365 days)$6.90/cu ft or $0.15/unit, whichever greater

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the standard monthly FBA storage fees for 2026?
In 2026, standard-size items (up to 10 lbs) cost $0.75 per cubic foot per month. Oversize items (over 10 lbs) cost $0.48 per cubic foot per month for small oversize, and $0.96 for large oversize.
How much do FBA storage fees increase during peak season?
From October to December, Amazon applies a 20% surcharge on all storage fees to account for holiday inventory demand. This applies to both standard and oversize items.
What is the long-term storage fee policy for inventory over 365 days?
Inventory stored over 365 days incurs a long-term storage fee of $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit, whichever is greater. This fee is charged monthly and applies to all items regardless of size.

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