Amazon FBA fees will rise by $0.19 per unit on average on January 15, 2027, about 0.8% of the average item’s selling price, according to Amazon’s 2027 fee announcement. The biggest increases are for small standard-size products: about $0.40 per unit for items priced $10 to $50 and $0.70 for items above $50. Large standard-size products go up less, and some bulky and extra-large products will get cheaper under new size tiers.
This guide explains what FBA fees are, what changes in 2027, the 2026 vs 2027 rates for common product sizes, and what to do before the new fees start. Figures come from Amazon Seller Central’s 2027 US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon fees and 2027 US FBA fulfillment fee changes pages, and Amazon’s pricing page, checked on November 9, 2026.
What Amazon seller fees you pay with FBA
- Selling plan: Professional costs $39.99 per month; Individual costs $0.99 per item sold.
- Referral fee: a percentage of the total price for every item sold, which varies by category, or a minimum amount, whichever is greater. Media items also pay a $1.80 closing fee.
- FBA fulfillment fee: a per-unit fee for picking, packing and shipping, based on the product’s size tier, shipping weight and price.
- Storage and placement: monthly storage fees, plus inbound placement service fees and other inventory-related fees.
- Surcharges: a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge applies to FBA fulfillment fees since April 17, 2026, and holiday peak rates apply from October 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027.
What changes on January 15, 2027
| Product group | Average change per unit |
|---|---|
| Small standard-size, priced $10 to $50 | +$0.40 |
| Large standard-size, priced $10 to $50 | +$0.12 |
| Small standard-size, priced above $50 | +$0.70 |
| Large standard-size, priced above $50 | +$0.47 |
| Small standard-size, priced below $10 (low-price FBA) | +$0.20 |
| Large standard-size below $10, non-apparel | No change |
| Large standard-size below $10, apparel | +$0.08 |
Other 2027 changes Amazon announced:
- Low-price FBA eligibility narrows. Automotive and Powersports, Compact Appliances, Computers, Musical Instruments and AV Production, and Media (books, DVD, music, software, video) lose low-price FBA rates and pay the same rates as products priced $10 to $50.
- New bulky and oversize tiers. Small and large bulky become four tiers (small, medium, large and extra-large bulky), and extra-large becomes six oversize tiers. Smaller, lighter items will pay less and larger, heavier items more. The overmax handling fee is removed.
- Low-inventory-level fee (from February 1, 2027): charged only when inventory falls below 28 days of supply, based on actual shipments in the four weeks before and after the assessment date.
- Inbound placement: no rate card change, but standard-size inbound regions drop from three to two (East and West).
- Buy X, Get Y promotions: a new $5 upfront fee plus 2% variable fee, capped at $2,000. Promotions move to monthly billing from February 2027.
- Returns processing fee: updated to the 2027 size tiers from January 15, 2027, for apparel and shoes, and from February 1, 2027, for other high-return categories.
- Fuel and logistics surcharge: stays in place, and Amazon says it will keep reviewing it.
FBA fulfillment fees 2026 vs 2027 (non-peak, products priced $10 to $50, non-apparel)
| Size tier and shipping weight | 2026 | From Jan 15, 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard, 2 oz or less | $3.32 | $3.75 | +$0.43 |
| Small standard, 2+ to 4 oz | $3.42 | $3.78 | +$0.36 |
| Small standard, 4+ to 6 oz | $3.45 | $3.92 | +$0.47 |
| Small standard, 6+ to 8 oz | $3.54 | $3.97 | +$0.43 |
| Small standard, 8+ to 10 oz | $3.68 | $4.06 | +$0.38 |
| Small standard, 10+ to 12 oz | $3.78 | $4.16 | +$0.38 |
| Small standard, 12+ to 14 oz | $3.91 | $4.30 | +$0.39 |
| Small standard, 14+ to 16 oz | $3.96 | $4.32 | +$0.36 |
| Large standard, 4 oz or less | $3.73 | $3.79 | +$0.06 |
| Large standard, 4+ to 8 oz | $3.95 | $4.01 | +$0.06 |
| Large standard, 8+ to 12 oz | $4.20 | $4.26 | +$0.06 |
| Large standard, 12+ to 16 oz | $4.60 | $4.67 | +$0.07 |
| Large standard, 1+ to 1.25 lb | $5.04 | $5.19 | +$0.15 |
| Large standard, 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $5.42 | $5.57 | +$0.15 |
| Large standard, 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.57 | $5.72 | +$0.15 |
| Large standard, 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.82 | $5.98 | +$0.16 |
| Large standard, 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.92 | $6.08 | +$0.16 |
| Large standard, 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $6.10 | $6.26 | +$0.16 |
| Large standard, 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $6.26 | $6.42 | +$0.16 |
| Large standard, 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.67 | $6.85 | +$0.18 |
| Large standard, 3+ to 20 lb | $6.97 + $0.08 per 4 oz above 3 lb | $7.16 + $0.08 per 4 oz above 3 lb | +$0.19 base |
The 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge is charged on top of these fees. Products priced above $50, below $10, apparel, dangerous goods, bulky and extra-large products have separate rate cards on Amazon’s page.
Example: what the change means per unit
A phone case priced at $19.99 that ships at 5 oz falls in small standard, 4+ to 6 oz. Its FBA fulfillment fee goes from $3.45 to $3.92, an increase of $0.47 per unit before the surcharge. At 1,000 units a month, that is $470 more in fulfillment fees each month.
What to do before January 15, 2027
- Check your SKUs in Amazon’s Fee Change Comparison dashboard in Profit Analytics, which Amazon built for the 2027 changes.
- Re-measure small, light products. Small standard items carry the biggest increase, so a wrong dimension or weight costs more in 2027.
- Review prices for products just above $10 and $50, where the rate card changes.
- Check low-price FBA products in the five categories that lose eligibility.
- Recheck bulky and oversize items against the new tiers; some will get cheaper.
- Compare fulfillment options per SKU. For orders from other channels, compare FBA inventory used through Amazon MCF with Walmart WFS, a 3PL or your own warehouse.
- Keep enough stock to stay above 28 days of supply once the new low-inventory-level rules start on February 1, 2027.
Track the real cost of every Amazon order
Crazy Vendor’s Profit Analytics shows profit per order and per SKU across Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy and Shopify, with marketplace and fulfillment fees included, so you can see which products the 2027 FBA fees hurt most. Its reimbursements recovery also flags lost and damaged FBA units, so fees you already paid don’t go to waste. Plans start at $29/month with a 21-day free trial. See pricing.
Related: Amazon FBA reimbursements guide, Amazon FBA vs 3PL and Walmart WFS vs Amazon FBA.
Frequently asked questions
Are Amazon FBA fees going up in 2027?
Yes. From January 15, 2027, FBA fulfillment fees rise by $0.19 per unit on average, about 0.8% of the average selling price. Some products will pay more and others less.
How much is the Amazon FBA fee for a small item?
For a small standard-size product priced $10 to $50 and weighing 2 oz or less, the non-peak fee is $3.32 in 2026 and $3.75 from January 15, 2027, plus the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge.
When do 2027 Amazon fees take effect?
Most changes take effect on January 15, 2027. The low-inventory-level fee change, promotions billing and returns processing fee for non-apparel categories start on February 1, 2027 or in February 2027.
Does the fuel surcharge stay in 2027?
Yes. Amazon keeps the 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge and says it will keep reviewing it as conditions change.
What are the Amazon seller fees besides FBA?
The Professional plan costs $39.99 per month (or $0.99 per item on the Individual plan), plus a referral fee on every sale that varies by category, a $1.80 closing fee on media items, and storage and inbound fees for FBA inventory.
Last checked against Amazon Seller Central’s 2027 fee pages on November 9, 2026. Amazon may update rate cards before they take effect, so confirm your fees in Seller Central.