Overview

Amazon continues to offer discounted Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees for products priced below $10, providing sellers with a meaningful cost advantage on low-price inventory. For 2026, these reduced rates save sellers approximately $0.86 per unit compared to standard FBA fulfillment fees, and the discount applies automatically with no enrollment required. Understanding these fee tiers is essential for sellers who compete in the budget-friendly product space or are considering expanding into lower price points.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Automatic eligibility — Any FBA product priced under $10 automatically qualifies for the reduced fulfillment rates. Sellers do not need to opt in or take any action.
• $0.86 savings per unit — Low-price FBA rates are roughly $0.86 less per unit than the standard FBA fulfillment fees for products priced at $10 or above.
• Shipping terms — Low-price FBA items ship with free delivery for Prime members and standard shipping rates for non-Prime customers.
• Holiday peak surcharge applies — From October 15, 2025, through January 14, 2026, a holiday peak fulfillment fee is added to all FBA orders, including low-price items across standard, apparel, and dangerous goods categories.
• Standard prep requirements — Low-price FBA inventory must meet the same prep and packaging requirements as regular FBA products.
• Other fees still apply — While fulfillment fees are reduced, all other standard Amazon fees — including referral fees and FBA storage fees — remain unchanged.

How the Fee Structure Works

Amazon organizes low-price FBA fulfillment fees by product size tier and shipping weight. The smallest products in the small standard tier (2 oz or less) carry a 2026 non-peak fee of $2.43, while heavier small standard items (14 to 16 oz) cost $2.95 to fulfill. Large standard products follow a tiered structure as well, starting at $2.91 for items 4 oz or less and scaling up to $5.85 for products in the 2.75 to 3 lb range. Items above 3 lb incur a base fee of $6.15 plus an incremental $0.08 per 4 oz interval beyond the first 3 lb. For oversized and extra-large items, fees increase substantially, with large bulky products starting around $25.56 and special oversize items (150+ lb) beginning at $194.18. Shipping weight calculations use unit weight for small standard and extra-large 150+ lb tiers, while all other size tiers use the greater of unit weight or dimensional weight.