Amazon Increases FBA Fee for 2026
Effective January 15, 2026, Amazon will adjust its FBA fee structure for U.S. sellers. Overall, FBA fees will increase by an average of about $0.08 per unit sold, which Amazon estimates is less than 0.5% of the typical item’s selling price.Â
Why Amazon Is Adjusting Fees
The 2026 update is designed to:
- Better align fees with actual fulfillment costs
- Introduce more granular pricing, charging less where costs are lower
- Support investments in faster delivery, improved forecasting, and more efficient removals processing
What Sellers Should Expect
- Average FBA fee increases of about $0.08 per unit sold.Â
- Fees will reflect more detailed pricing tiers tied to factors like item size, weight, and service level.
Action Steps for Sellers
With these fee changes scheduled to take effect January 15, 2026, sellers should begin planning now:
- Review pricing strategies to protect margins.
- Use Amazon’s fee and profitability tools to model impacts on each SKU.
- Optimize inventory turnover to avoid storage penalties or profit erosion.
- Consider packaging and size tier strategies that may help lower fulfillment costs.
Although the average fee bump may seem small on paper, it can add up fast at scale — especially for sellers moving thousands of units. Early preparation and strategic planning will be key to maximizing profitability as these changes roll out.Â
