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- FBA fulfillment fees increase $0.08/unit average on January 15, 2026
- First FBA fee increase since 2024 (fees held flat in 2025)
- Approximately 0.5% of average selling price impact
- New Profit Analytics dashboard helps model fee impacts
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What's Happening
Amazon is raising US FBA fulfillment fees by an average of $0.08 per unit Starting January 15, 2026. This represents approximately 0.5% of the average selling price. It's the first FBA fee increase since 2024, after Amazon held fees flat throughout 2025. The agencies running on Nova treat announcements like this as a checklist of operational follow-ups, not a strategic pivot. The agencies running on Nova treat announcements like this as a checklist of operational follow-ups, not a strategic pivot.
The increase affects all US FBA sellers. Amazon cites inflation and carrier cost increases as the primary drivers. Use Nova's P&L analytics to model the impact on your margins before the change takes effect, or run a single SKU through our Amazon FBA profit & fee calculator to see what the new rate does to your per-unit profit.
Fee Change Details
Average Increase
$0.08
Per unit fulfillment fee increase
Percentage of ASP
~0.5%
Of average selling price
Effective Date
Jan 15
2026
| Fee Type | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FBA Fulfillment Fees | +$0.08 average per unit | Varies by size tier and weight |
| Referral Fees | No change | Category rates remain the same |
| Storage Fees | No change announced | Monthly and aged inventory fees unchanged |
| Low-Price FBA | Proportional increase | Low-price tiers also affected |
Mark Your Calendar
New fees apply to orders fulfilled on or after January 15, 2026. Calculate your margin impact now using the Fee Preview report in Seller Central.
Why This Is Happening
Amazon held FBA fees flat throughout 2025, absorbing cost increases from inflation, carrier rate hikes, and warehouse labor costs. The 2026 increase represents a catch-up adjustment after a year of stable pricing.
Carrier Cost Increases
UPS and FedEx raised rates 5-7% for 2026. Amazon passes through a portion of these increases to sellers.
Inflation Adjustment
Warehouse labor, fuel, and packaging costs continue rising. The $0.08 increase partially offsets 2024-2025 cost inflation.
Silver Lining
Amazon introduced the new Profit Analytics dashboard alongside this announcement. Sellers can now model fee impacts directly in Seller Central before they take effect.
Impact By Product Type
📦 Small, Low-Price Items
Highest relative impact. A $10 product seeing $0.08 increase loses 0.8% margin. Consider price adjustments or sourcing optimization.
🏋️ Heavy/Oversized Items
Absolute dollar impact higher but percentage impact lower. Large items already have significant fulfillment fees.
💎 High-Margin Products
Minimal impact. If your margins are 30%+, the $0.08 increase is negligible. Focus on volume optimization.
⚡ Low-Margin Products
Most vulnerable. Products with less than 15% margin may need price increases or SKU rationalization.
What You Should Do Now
- 1.Run Fee Impact Analysis: Use Amazon's Fee Preview report in Seller Central to see exact impacts per ASIN. Export data and compare against your current margins.
- 2.Update 2026 Projections: Recalculate your annual profit forecasts with the new fee structure. A $0.08 increase on 100,000 units = $8,000 annual margin reduction.
- 3.Review Pricing Strategy: Decide whether to absorb the cost or pass it to customers. Use Nova's custom analytics to identify which products can handle price increases.
- 4.Evaluate Low-Margin SKUs: Products with margins under 15% may not be viable post-increase. Consider discontinuing or renegotiating supplier pricing.
- 5.Optimize Packaging: Reducing dimensional weight can offset fee increases. Review your packaging for opportunities to move to smaller size tiers.
How Nova Helps
Model the fee impact across your entire catalog before January 15. Nova's P&L dashboard shows true per-unit profitability after all Amazon fees, helping you identify vulnerable products and optimize pricing strategy. Try Nova free for 14 days
Prepare for 2026 Fees with Nova:
→ P&L Analytics: See exact margins per SKU including all FBA fees
→ Custom Breakdowns: Segment products by margin tier to identify at-risk SKUs
→ Winners & Losers: Track which products are gaining vs losing profitability
→ Custom Analytics: Build fee impact scenarios to plan pricing adjustments
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