Amazon Lowers FBA Removal Fees for Lightest Items Starting February 15, 2026
Amazon will lower the FBA removal/disposal fee for standard‑size items weighing 0‑0.5 lb from $1.04 to $0.84 per unit effective February 15 2026. The change applies only to the lightest weight tier; all other tiers and liquidation fees remain unchanged. Orders placed before the date are billed at the old rate.
Overview
Amazon will lower the fee for removing or disposing of the lightest standard‑size items (0 – 0.5 lb) beginning February 15 2026, cutting the charge from $1.04 to $0.84 per unit. All other weight tiers and liquidation fees stay the same, making the change relevant only for sellers who regularly clear small, lightweight inventory from FBA.
Key Points
- Fee cut for 0‑0.5 lb items — The removal or disposal charge for standard‑size products weighing up to half a pound drops by $0.20, moving from $1.04 to $0.84 per unit.
- Higher weight tiers unchanged — Fees for standard‑size items in the 0.5‑1 lb, 1‑2 lb, and over‑2 lb brackets remain at $1.53, $2.27, and $2.89 + $1.06 per pound respectively.
- Oversize categories unaffected — Large bulky, extra‑large, and special‑handling items keep their existing rates, ranging from $3.12 for the lightest tier up to $14.32 + $1.06 per pound for the heaviest.
- Liquidation pricing stays flat — The 15 % liquidation referral fee and the size‑based processing fees continue unchanged, so sellers opting to liquidate inventory see no cost shift.
- Order‑time fee lock — Amazon calculates removal and disposal fees at the moment the order is placed; orders submitted before February 15 2026 will be billed at the old $1.04 rate even if the shipment leaves the warehouse later.
- Naming convention update — What Amazon previously called “oversize” is now split into “large bulky” and “extra‑large,” aligning with terminology introduced in earlier fee revisions.
- Potential seasonal savings — For sellers who run end‑of‑season clean‑outs of lightweight products, the $0.20 per‑unit reduction can translate into hundreds of dollars saved per batch.
- No impact on heavy inventory — Sellers whose inventory primarily sits in the 2 lb + standard or any oversize tier will not experience any fee change, keeping their removal costs steady.
How the Fee Change Works
- Place a removal or disposal order — When a seller submits an order for a 0 – 0.5 lb standard‑size SKU after February 15 2026, Amazon automatically applies the new $0.84 per‑unit charge; for example, a batch of 2,500 units will cost $2,100 instead of $2,600.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Sellers clearing 5,000 units of 0.3 lb accessories after Feb 15 2026 save $1,000 versus the previous $1.04 rate. The timestamp rule means orders entered before Feb 15 2026 are still charged $1.04 even if shipped later, so timing matters. Heavy‑weight or oversize removals see no cost change.
Key Takeaways
- Fee for 0‑0.5 lb standard‑size removal drops by $0.20 to $0.84 per unit on Feb 15 2026.
- Higher weight tiers stay at $1.53 (0.5‑1 lb), $2.27 (1‑2 lb), and $2.89 + $1.06 per pound (>2 lb).
- Orders entered before Feb 15 2026 are billed at $1.04 regardless of shipment date; timestamp determines rate.
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central, go to “Removal Orders” > “Create Removal” after Feb 15 2026 and verify the “Lightweight Rate” column shows $0.84.
- →Audit product weight data in your inventory file; update any SKUs ≤0.5 lb incorrectly listed above 0.5 lb to capture the lower fee.
- →Review the “Removal Orders” report for orders placed on/after Feb 15 2026 to ensure the correct rate is applied and dispute discrepancies before se...
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