Amazon Renames Long-Term Storage Fee to 'Aged Inventory Surcharge'
Amazon has renamed the 'long-term storage fee' to 'aged inventory surcharge' across Seller Central and reports. The fee structure and 271-day threshold remain unchanged, but the new terminology signals Amazon's emphasis on penalizing slow-moving inventory.
Overview
Amazon renamed the "long-term storage fee" to "aged inventory surcharge" effective immediately. The fee structure and 271-day threshold remain unchanged, but the terminology update reflects Amazon's push to encourage faster inventory turnover. Sellers will see the new name across Seller Central and all related reports.
Key Points
- New name, same fee — The long-term storage fee is now "aged inventory surcharge" with identical charges and thresholds
- Terminology updates across Seller Central — New name appears in dashboard, fee breakdowns, and inventory reports
- Updated report name — Dedicated report now labeled "aged inventory surcharge report" in same Seller Central location
- 271-day threshold unchanged — Surcharge applies to units stored in Amazon fulfillment network for 271 days or longer
Why This Matters
- "Surcharge" signals penalty — New terminology frames aged inventory as a problem to solve, not routine storage cost
- Aligns with inventory pressure — Name change reinforces Amazon's push for lean, fast-turning FBA inventory
- Costs escalate quickly — Surcharge applies on top of monthly storage fees, eroding margins on slow-selling products
How to Check Your Exposure
- Review the surcharge report — Find aged inventory surcharge report in Seller Central for SKUs approaching or exceeding 271 days with estimated fees
- Cross-reference Inventory Health — Use Inventory Health report to flag aging inventory and get recommendations for markdowns, removals, or liquidation
- Monitor fee terminology — Update custom tracking workflows or spreadsheets that reference old "long-term storage fee" report names
Seller Impact
- Set internal alerts before 271 days — Create reminders at 200-220 days to take action before surcharges apply
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
FBA sellers need to be aware of terminology changes in their fee reports and dashboards to avoid confusion. The rename also serves as a reminder to actively manage inventory aging to avoid surcharges that can significantly erode margins.
Key Takeaways
- The long-term storage fee is now called the 'aged inventory surcharge' — no fee amounts have changed
- The 271-day storage threshold for the surcharge remains the same
- All Seller Central reports and dashboards will reflect the new terminology
- Sellers should verify any custom tracking tools or spreadsheets still align with the updated report names
Recommended Actions
- →Review your aged inventory surcharge report in Seller Central to identify SKUs nearing or exceeding the 271-day threshold
- →Update any custom spreadsheets or automated tools that reference the old 'long-term storage fee' report name
- →Set internal inventory age alerts at 180 and 240 days to take action before surcharges apply
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