Overview

Amazon will roll out a new FBA fee schedule on January 15 2026 that touches every size tier. The most striking adjustment is a surge in inbound defect penalties, which can climb as high as 1,600 % in certain categories. Sellers must reassess pricing, packaging, and fulfillment choices now to avoid unexpected cost spikes when the new rates become active.

Key Points

• Inbound defect fees jump — Standard‑size penalties rise from a few cents to as much as $5.72 per unit, while oversized fees can exceed $8 per unit.
• Standard‑size fulfillment fees increase modestly — Items priced $10‑$50 add roughly $0.08 per unit; those over $50 add $0.31 per unit. Low‑price items under $10 see a $0.05 rise but keep an $0.86 discount.
• Oversized fees climb — Depending on weight tier, fees go up $0.12 to $0.85 per unit, tightening margins for bulky sellers.
• Storage rates edge up — Off‑peak monthly storage is $0.87 per cubic foot; peak‑season storage moves from $2.35 to $2.40 per cubic foot.
• Multi‑Channel Fulfillment (MCF) follows suit — Expect a 3‑5 % increase across all MCF tiers.

What's Changing

1. Standard‑size fulfillment fee adjustment — A seller shipping 1,000 units of a $30 product will now pay an extra $80 (1,000 × $0.08) compared with the current schedule.
2. High‑price item fee bump — For a $75 accessory, the per‑unit fee grows by $0.31, turning a 1,000‑unit shipment into an additional $310 expense.
3. Low‑price discount retention — Items under $10 still enjoy an $0.86 discount, but the base fee rises $0.05, meaning a 1,000‑unit batch of $9.99 toys costs $50 more than before.
4. Oversized tier surcharge — A 12‑lb product in the “Heavy” tier will see its fee increase by $0.85, translating to $850 extra for a 1,000‑unit order.
5. Inbound defect fee overhaul — A mislabeled shipment of 500 standard‑size units that previously incurred $0.02 per unit will now be charged $0.32 per unit, inflating the penalty from $10 to $160. If the defect rate reaches 1 % on a 10,000‑unit shipment, the new fees could exceed $5,000.