Amazon·Updated September 2026
Complete Guide to Amazon Seller Fees in 2026
An exhaustive breakdown of every fee Amazon charges third-party sellers: Referral fees, FBA fulfillment size tiers, monthly inventory storage, low-inventory-level fees, and refund administration charges.
Primary Fee Breakdown
| Fee Category | 2026 Rate | Conditions & Details |
|---|---|---|
| Selling Plan (Professional) | $39.99 / month | Waives the $0.99 per-item fee of the Individual plan; allows Buy Box & advertising access. |
| Referral Fee | 8% to 15% (avg 15%) | Percentage of total sales price including shipping charged to customer. |
| FBA Fulfillment (Small Standard, <16 oz) | $3.22 – $3.85 | Pick, pack, and ship fee based on unit dimensional weight. |
| FBA Fulfillment (Large Standard, 1-2 lbs) | $4.15 – $5.40 | Standard consumer packaged goods tier. |
| Monthly Inventory Storage (Jan–Sep) | $0.78 / cu ft | Standard size units in off-peak months. |
| Monthly Inventory Storage (Oct–Dec) | $2.40 / cu ft | Q4 peak storage surcharge. |
| Low-Inventory-Level Fee | $0.32 – $0.89 / unit | Applied if historical supply drops below 28 days relative to sales. |
Referral Fee by Category
Amazon Device Accessories45%
Apparel & Clothing17%
Automotive & Powersports12%
Baby Products8% (under $10) / 15%
Beauty & Personal Care8% (under $10) / 15%
Consumer Electronics8%
Home & Kitchen15%
Pet Supplies15%
Sports & Outdoors15%
How to Reduce Amazon Fees
Redesign retail packaging to shave 0.2 inches off dimensions to avoid bumping into higher FBA size tiers.
Maintain 35 to 60 days of historical inventory to completely avoid the Low-Inventory-Level fee.
Audit 18 months of FBA warehouse logs to claim reimbursements for lost or damaged inventory.
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