Overview

Amazon will roll out a new set of Fulfilled‑by‑Amazon (FBA) fee adjustments in early 2024. The updates touch fulfillment per‑unit charges, monthly and long‑term storage rates, and referral percentages for several categories. Sellers who rely on Amazon’s logistics network need to understand the details now to safeguard profit margins and fine‑tune inventory plans before the changes become effective.

Key Points

• Higher baseline fulfillment fee — The minimum charge for every standard‑size unit rises from $0.20 to $0.30, adding $0.10 to the cost of even the lightest items.
• Increased weight‑based rates — For standard‑size products weighing more than one pound, the per‑pound fee climbs from $0.40 to $0.45, meaning a 2‑lb gadget’s fulfillment cost jumps by $0.10 per unit.
• Elevated monthly storage fees — From January through September, the rate per cubic foot for standard‑size inventory goes from $0.75 to $0.87; the holiday season (October‑December) sees a rise from $2.40 to $2.80.
• Higher long‑term storage charge — Items stored longer than 365 days will be billed $7.00 per cubic foot instead of $6.90, a modest but cumulative increase for slow‑moving stock.
• Referral fee tweaks and high‑volume surcharge — Select categories, such as electronics, see referral fees rise from 8% to 8.5%, and sellers shipping over one million units annually will incur an extra $0.01 per unit shipped.

How the Fee Changes Work

1. Baseline fulfillment fee addition — Amazon now adds $0.30 to every standard‑size unit, up from $0.20. For example, a 0.5‑lb widget that previously cost $2.50 to fulfill will be billed $2.80.
2. Weight‑tier rate increase — The per‑pound charge for items over one pound moves from $0.40 to $0.45. A 2‑lb gadget that cost $3.20 per unit will now cost $3.30.
3. Monthly storage fee rise (Jan‑Sep) — The cost per cubic foot for standard‑size inventory climbs to $0.87. A 10‑cubic‑foot pallet stored during the September month will see its fee increase from $7.50 to $8.70.