2023 FBA Fee Changes Summary
Amazon has announced its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees will increase in 2023. The hike in Amazon seller fees took effect on January 17, 2023, and it is a step to shift Amazon’s own rising costs onto sellers. Sellers will also see higher charges for other fees.
In November 2022, Amazon adjusted its FBA fees to go into effect on January 17 and April 15 in 2023.
Here is a summary of what’s changing for FBA sellers:
- Non-peak storage fees are increasing by $0.04 per cubic foot for standard-size items and $0.03 per cubic foot for oversized items.
- Effective April 15, 2023, the aged inventory surcharge will apply to items sitting in Amazon warehouses for 180 days or more, excluding product categories such as watches, apparel, shoes, and jewelry.
- An average of $0.20 reduction in returns processing fees for Apparel and Shoes category products.
- FBA Returns and Disposal fees will almost double.
- A reduction in FBA New Selection Program for U.S. sellers from 5% to up to 10% on average for eligible sellers.
- An increase in eligibility price from $10 to $12 for the FBA Small and Light Program.
The start of a new year typically signals a traditional increase in rates across fulfillment providers and carriers in the United States, including Amazon.
Here’s your guide to the fee increases Amazon has announced for 2023, with solutions to help you keep track of how these changes will impact your bottom line.
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2023 FBA Fulfillment Fee Changes
The FBA fulfillment fees are flat fees that Amazon charges to FBA sellers to fulfill their orders. These fees include receiving, storing, processing, and shipping costs. They are mandatory for all sellers who sign up for the FBA program and use their services.
Fulfillment costs are based on your selling plan, product category, shipping weight, and product dimensions. Amazon sellers should also be familiar with their product size tier, as given in this Amazon Seller Central resource.
Starting January 17, 2023, a separate 5% fuel and inflation surcharge will be eliminated from FBA fees.
Here are the fulfillment changes on FBA products, excluding apparel.
2022 Fulfillment Fee¹
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Peak fulfillment fee per unit | Non-peak fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 6 oz or less | $3.28 | $3.07 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $3.43 | $3.22 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.98 | $3.77 | |
| Large standard | 6 oz or less | $4.03 | $3.72 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $4.27 | $3.96 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $5.06 | $4.75 | |
| 1+ to 2 lb | $5.71 | $5.40 | |
| 2+ to 3 lb | $6.60 | $6.08 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $6.96 + $0.32/lb above first 3 lb | $6.44 + $0.32/lb above first 3 lb | |
| Small oversize | 70 lb or less | $10.44 + $0.40/lb above first lb | $9.39 + $0.40/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize | 150 lb or less | $15.99 + $0.46/lb above first lb | $13.37 + $0.46/lb above first lb |
| Large oversize | 150 lb or less | $89.33 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb | $86.71 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
| Special oversize | Over 150 lb | $161.11 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb | $158.49 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
2023 Fulfillment Fee²
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 4 oz or less | $3.22 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.40 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $3.58 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.77 | |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $3.86 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $4.08 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $4.24 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.75 | |
| 1+ to 1.5 lb | $5.40 | |
| 1.5+ to 2 lb | $5.69 | |
| 2+ to 2.5 lb | $6.10 | |
| 2.5+ to 3 lb | $6.39 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $7.17 + $0.16/half-lb above first 3 lb | |
| Small oversize³ | 70 lb or less | $9.73 + $0.42/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize³ | 150 lb or less | $19.05 + $0.42/lb above first lb |
| Large oversize³ | 150 lb or less | $89.98 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
| Special oversize³ | Over 150 lb | $158.49 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
¹Peak fulfillment fee will apply from October 15, 2022, to January 14, 2023. Non-peak fulfillment fee will apply from January 15 to 16, 2023. Fees include a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge.
²Starting January 17, 2023, fees without a separate 5% fuel and inflation surcharge will apply.
³For detailed definitions of oversize size tiers, go to product size tiers.
Effective January 17, 2023, the FBA fulfillment fee changes for apparel are below.
2022 Fulfillment Fee¹
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Peak fulfillment fee per unit | Non-peak fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 6 oz or less | $3.64 | $3.43 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $3.81 | $3.60 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.36 | $4.15 | |
| Large standard | 6 oz or less | $4.75 | $4.43 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $4.94 | $4.62 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $5.64 | $5.32 | |
| 1+ to 2 lb | $6.42 | $6.10 | |
| 2+ to 3 lb | $7.35 | $6.83 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $7.54 + $0.32/lb above first 3 lb | $7.01 + $0.32/lb above first 3 lb | |
| Small oversize | 70 lb or less | $10.44 + $0.40/lb above first lb | $9.39 + $0.40/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize | 150 lb or less | $15.99 + $0.46/lb above first lb | $13.37 + $0.46/lb above first lb |
| Large oversize | 150 lb or less | $89.33 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb | $86.71 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
| Special oversize | Over 150 lb | $161.11 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb | $158.49 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
2023 Fulfillment Fee²
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 4 oz or less | $3.43 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $3.58 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $3.87 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.15 | |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $4.43 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $4.63 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $4.84 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $5.32 | |
| 1+ to 1.5 lb | $6.10 | |
| 1.5+ to 2 lb | $6.37 | |
| 2+ to 2.5 lb | $6.83 | |
| 2.5+ to 3 lb | $7.05 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $7.17 + $0.16/half-lb above first 3 lb | |
| Small oversize³ | 70 lb or less | $9.73 + $0.42/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize³ | 150 lb or less | $19.05 + $0.42/lb above first lb |
| Large oversize³ | 150 lb or less | $89.98 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
| Special oversize³ | Over 150 lb | $158.49 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
¹Peak fulfillment fee will apply from October 15, 2022, to January 14, 2023. Non-peak fulfillment fee will apply from January 15 to 16, 2023. Fees include a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge.
²Starting January 17, 2023, fees without a separate 5% fuel and inflation surcharge will apply.
³For detailed definitions of oversize size tiers, go to product size tiers.
Products in Amazon’s dangerous goods program (also referred to as hazardous materials or hazmat products) will see per-unit fulfillment fee increases on all product size tiers except special oversized items.
2022 Fulfillment Fee¹
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Peak fulfillment fee per unit | Non-peak fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 6 oz or less | $4.25 | $4.04 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $4.49 | $4.28 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.58 | $4.37 | |
| Large standard | 6 oz or less | $4.82 | $4.50 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $5.06 | $4.75 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $5.66 | $5.34 | |
| 1+ to 2 lb | $6.31 | $6.00 | |
| 2+ to 3 lb | $7.07 | $6.54 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $7.42 + $0.32/lb above first 3 lb | $6.90 + $0.32/lb above first 3 lb | |
| Small oversize | 70 lb or less | $11.19 + $0.40/lb above first lb | $10.14 + $0.40/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize | 150 lb or less | $16.86 + $0.46/lb above first lb | $14.24 + $0.46/lb above first lb |
| Large oversize | 150 lb or less | $101.26 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb | $98.64 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
| Special oversize | Over 150 lb | $181.90 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb | $179.28 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
2023 Fulfillment Fee²
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 4 oz or less | $4.19 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $4.48 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $4.64 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $4.37 | |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $4.64 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $4.89 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $5.03 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $5.34 | |
| 1+ to 1.5 lb | $6.00 | |
| 1.5+ to 2 lb | $6.29 | |
| 2+ to 2.5 lb | $6.56 | |
| 2.5+ to 3 lb | $6.85 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $7.63 + $0.16/half-lb above first 3 lb | |
| Small oversize³ | 70 lb or less | $10.48 + $0.42/lb above first lb |
| Medium oversize³ | 150 lb or less | $19.92 + $0.42/lb above first lb |
| Large oversize³ | 150 lb or less | $101.91 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
| Special oversize³ | Over 150 lb | $179.28 + $0.83/lb above first 90 lb |
¹Peak fulfillment fee will apply from October 15, 2022, to January 14, 2023. Non-peak fulfillment fee will apply from January 15 to 16, 2023. Fees include a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge.
²Starting January 17, 2023, fees without a separate 5% fuel and inflation surcharge will apply.
³For detailed definitions of oversize size tiers, go to product size tiers.
You can also use the FBA calculator provided by Amazon to figure out the possible fulfillment costs charged per item.
2023 FBA Storage Fee Changes
Amazon has two types of storage fees, namely monthly storage fees and long-term storage fees.
Monthly storage charges are based on the product size tiers (standard-size and oversize) and the number of cubic feet your product occupies in Amazon’s warehouse. In addition, monthly inventory storage fees vary depending on the month of the year due to changes in demand.
Effective February 1, 2023, the FBA monthly storage fees are below.
Prior to February 1, 2023
| Storage month | Standard-size | Oversize |
|---|---|---|
| January-September | $0.83 per cubic foot | $0.53 per cubic foot |
| October-December | $2.40 per cubic foot | $1.20 per cubic foot |
February 1, 2023, and after
| Storage month | Standard-size | Oversize |
|---|---|---|
| January-September | $0.87 per cubic foot | $0.56 per cubic foot |
| October-December | $2.40 per cubic foot | $1.40 per cubic foot |
FBA aged inventory surcharge (previously known as long-term storage fees) is the additional fee charged on every inventory sitting in the fulfillment center for six months or longer.
Here is the aged inventory surcharge before April 15, 2023:
- Any item stored for 271 days or more will come with a $1.50 per cubic foot surcharge.
- Any item stored for 301-330 days will come with a $1.50 per cubic foot surcharge.
- Any item stored for 331-365 days will come with a $1.50 per cubic foot surcharge.
- Any item stored for 365 days or more will come with a $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit surcharge (whichever is greater).
Effective April 15, 2023, the aged inventory surcharge will be as follows:
Prior to April 15, 2023
| Inventory assessment date | Items aged 181-210 days | Items aged 211-240 days | Items aged 241-270 days | Items aged 271-300 days | Items aged 301-330 days | Items aged 331-365 days | Items aged 365 days or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly (every 15th of the month) | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.50 per cubic foot | $1.50 per cubic foot | $1.50 per cubic foot | $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit, whichever is greater |
April 15, 2023 and after
| Inventory assessment date | Items aged 181-210 days | Items aged 211-240 days | Items aged 241-270 days | Items aged 271-300 days | Items aged 301-330 days | Items aged 331-365 days | Items aged 365 days or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly (every 15th of the month) | $0.50 per cubic foot (excluding certain items)* | $1.00 per cubic foot (excluding certain items)* | $1.50 per cubic foot (excluding certain items)* | $3.80 per cubic foot | $4.00 per cubic foot | $4.20 per cubic foot | $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit, whichever is greater |
- Any item stored for 181-210 days will come with a $0.50 per cubic foot surcharge.*
- Any item stored for 211-240 days will come with a $1.00 per cubic foot surcharge.*
- Any item stored for 241-270 days will come with a $1.50 per cubic foot surcharge.*
- Any item stored for 270-300 days will come with a $3.80 per cubic foot surcharge.
- Any item stored for 301-330 days will come with a $4.00 per cubic foot surcharge.
- Any item stored for 331-365 days will come with a $4.20 per cubic foot surcharge.
- Any item stored for 365 days or more will come with a $6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit surcharge (whichever is greater).
*Except for certain items included in the clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and watches categories.
You can check if any of your inventory is subject to aged inventory surcharges by regularly checking their inventory age or inventory age reports.
2023 FBA Removal and Disposal Fee Changes
Sellers can avoid paying unnecessary FBA costs like aged inventory surcharge by removing their inventory or destroying them. A removal order fee is charged when you return inventory back from Amazon’s fulfillment center, whereas a disposal fee is the cost of disposal of the slow-moving items at Amazon’s warehouse.
FBA removal and disposal fees are determined based on the size tier, per unit fee, and the item’s shipping weight.
Effective January 17, 2023, FBA removal and disposal fees will increase between $0.45 to $1.06 for standard-size products and between $1.62 to $4.38, depending on the shipping weight of your product.
Before January 17, 2023
| Size Tier | Shipping weight | Removal or disposal fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard-size | 0 to 0.5 lb | $0.52 |
| 0.5+ to 1.0 lb | $0.75 | |
| 1.0+ to 2.0 lb | $1.14 | |
| More than 2 lb | $1.51 + $0.63/lb above 2 lb | |
| Oversize and special handling items* | 0 to 1.0 lb | $1.50 |
| 1+ to 2.0 lb | $1.96 | |
| 2.0+ to 4.0 lb | $2.89 | |
| 4.0+ to 10.0 lb | $5.05 | |
| More than 10.0 lb | $7.25 + $0.63/lb above 10 lb |
January 17, 2023, and after
| Size Tier | Shipping weight | Removal or disposal fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard-size | 0 to 0.5 lb | $0.97 |
| 0.5+ to 1.0 lb | $1.46 | |
| 1.0+ to 2.0 lb | $2.20 | |
| More than 2 lb | $2.83 + $1.06/lb above 2 lb | |
| Oversize and special handling items* | 0 to 1.0 lb | $3.12 |
| 1+ to 2.0 lb | $4.07 | |
| 2.0+ to 4.0 lb | $5.56 | |
| 4.0+ to 10.0 lb | $9.43 | |
| More than 10.0 lb | $13.05 + $1.06/lb above 10 lb |
* Special handling items may include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods
2023 FBA Returns Processing Fee Changes
FBA returns processing fee is charged when a customer returns a product sold on Amazon. This fee only applies to products included in the apparel and shoes categories. The platform doesn’t charge returns processing fees on certain items such as watches, luggage, sunglasses, handbags, and jewelry.
FBA returns fee is determined based on the product size tier and shipping weight.
Effective January 17, 2023, Amazon will reduce its returns processing fee in the apparel and shoes categories by an average of $0.20 per item. Returns fees range from $2.12 to $2.32 for small standard-size items, $2.40 to $3.41+ for large-size items, and $4.19 to $75.08 for oversize products.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Returns processing fee |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 4 oz or less | $2.12 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $2.16 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $2.23 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $2.32 | |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $2.40 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $2.44 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $2.53 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $2.61 | |
| 16+ oz to 1.5 lb | $2.71 | |
| 1.5+ to 2 lb | $2.81 | |
| 2+ to 2.5 lb | $2.95 | |
| 2.5+ to 3 lb | $3.13 | |
| 3+ lb to 20 lb | $3.41 + $0.20/lb above first 3 lb | |
| Oversize | Small | $4.19 + $0.20/lb above first 2 lb |
| Medium | $10.57 + $0.25/lb above first 2 lb | |
| Large | $43.70 + $0.25/lb above first 90 lb | |
| Special | $75.08 + $0.25/lb above first 90 lb |
2023 FBA Small and Light Fee Changes
If you sell a product that costs $12 or less, you can lower your FBA fees using the FBA Small and Light program. This service allows sellers to sell small, cheap, and fast-moving items while reducing fulfillment costs.
To be eligible for the FBA Small and Light program, your item’s price must be $12 or less, measure less than 18 x 14 x 8 inches, and weigh less than 3 lbs. In addition, your product must not be a temperature-sensitive product like chocolate or belong to Amazon’s list of restricted items.
Effective January 17, 2023, Amazon has increased the small and light price tier from $10 to $12 or less, whereas fulfillment fees for these items will stay the same.
Before January 17, 2023¹
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 6 oz or less | $2.47 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $2.61 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.15 | |
| Large standard | 6 oz or less | $2.66 |
| 6+ to 12 oz | $2.94 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.77 | |
| 1+ to 2 lb | $4.42 | |
| 2+ to 3 lb | $5.19 |
January 17, 2023 and after²
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Fulfillment fee per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 4 oz or less | $2.47 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $2.54 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $2.61 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.15 | |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $2.66 |
| 4+ to 8 oz | $2.77 | |
| 8+ to 12 oz | $2.94 | |
| 12+ to 16 oz | $3.77 | |
| 16+ oz to 1.5 lb | $4.42 | |
| 1.5+ to 2 lb | $4.68 | |
| 2+ to 2.5 lb | $5.19 | |
| 2.5+ to 3 lb | $5.40 |
¹Fees include a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge. Rates are rounded for simplicity and surcharge is subject to change.
²Fees do not include a separate 5% fuel and inflation surcharge
2023 FBA New Selection Program Changes
Amazon introduced the FBA New Selection Program in March 2022 to encourage existing Amazon sellers to add new products to the Amazon Prime catalog and attract new sellers to the platform. It is ideal for new and professional sellers looking to streamline their business process.
This program offers “free sponsored ads, promotion clicks, shipping, removals, and returns on eligible, new products for a limited time” to eligible, new-to-FBA ASINs.
Effective March 2023, Amazon will increase its rebate from 5% to up to 10% on average for eligible sellers.
- The rebate will apply on eligible standard-size items up to 100 units per ASIN for up to 120 days, up from 90 days.*
- The rebate will apply on eligible oversize items up to 30 units per ASIN for up to 90 days.*
*Exceptions include Apparel and Shoes categories.
Miscellaneous Service Fees
Here’s a rundown of Amazon FBA miscellaneous fees in 2023.
- Closing fees: A closing fee is a referral fee charged by Amazon for products falling under media categories such as DVDs and CDS, books, video games, video game consoles, and accessories. Amazon sets a flat $1.80 fee on each item sold.
- High-volume listing fees: Amazon deducts a fixed fee of $0.005 per SKU over the first 100,000 listings without sales in the past year. This charge covers the costs of cataloging and maintaining a large number of product listings.
- Rental book service fees: Amazon charges a flat fee of $5.00 for each book you rent out to a customer.
What FBA Sellers Should Prioritize in 2023
Now that you know the FBA 2023 rate changes and how much you will end up paying compared to last year, consider how you can minimize any negative impact on your Amazon business. This exercise is also essential if you plan to sell or scale your eCommerce business.
- For starters, your fees are determined based on five things: the weight and dimensions of your product, your product category, the sales channels, and the fulfillment methods you use.
- Next, there are FBA and miscellaneous fees based on specific situations.
These rate hikes will decrease your margins, especially in terms of storage fees. Use this information to optimize your inventory levels or adjust product prices to cover these additional costs.
Similarly, stay on top of your aged inventory, and make any removal orders before the surcharge hits your business. And consider liquidation options as an alternative option where it makes sense.
With 2023 FBA fees already in effect, take a look at the products you sell and the requirements of your business to adjust your profit calculations for the year.
How will these changes impact your business?
While these Amazon fee increases may seem relatively minimal, they could significantly impact an FBA seller’s bottom line if you’re not closely tracking and accounting for them in relation to your profit margins.
Even Amazon makes mistakes such as mishandling inventory, overcharging sellers, and issuing incorrect refunds. These discrepancies can result in losses of up to 3 percent of your total Amazon sales. You can save money by regularly tracking your Amazon fees, inventory management, and refunds.
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