Amazon Seller Fees 2026: Complete Structure

Updated: March 25, 2026

Fee Overview

Referral Fees by Category

Standard Categories

Higher Fee Categories

Lowest Fee Categories

FBA Fees

Standard Size (Small & Light)

Oversize

Storage Fees

Monthly Inventory Storage

Long-Term Storage (365+ days)

Aged Inventory Surcharge

Hidden Fees to Watch

1. Returns Processing

2. Removal & Disposal

3. Unplanned Prep Services

4. High Volume Listing

Fee Calculation Example

Product: Widget ($25, 1 lb, 12 x 8 x 4 inches)

Revenue: $25.00

Minus Fees:

Net: $15.01 (60% margin)

True Cost: 40% in fees

Fee Optimization Strategies

1. Product Selection

2. Pricing Strategy

3. Inventory Management

4. FBA vs FBM

Fee Calculator

Step 1: Calculate Referral Fee

Referral = Sale Price × Category Rate

Step 2: Calculate FBA Fee

FBA = Based on size tier + weight

Step 3: Add Storage

Storage = (Volume × Monthly Rate) / Units Sold

Step 4: Calculate Net

Net = Sale Price - Referral - FBA - Storage - Other

Common Questions

Q: What's the minimum margin needed?

A: Typically 30-40% gross margin recommended

Q: How often do fees change?

A: Amazon reviews fees annually, usually effective Feb

Q: Are there fee discounts?

A: New sellers get some promotions; Brand Registry reduces some fees

Conclusion

Key Takeaways:

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