- 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.
Ultimately, your success as an FBA seller won’t just rely on your ability to overcome FBA rate hikes, it hinges on your capacity to catch and hold Amazon accountable for their mistakes. Enter Sifted’s Marketplace Intelligence: an all-in-one software that gives you complete visibility into your FBA fees, the tools to track and pinpoint any error or discrepancy, and the levers to pull for your deserved reimbursem*nts.
Finally, the upper hand your FBA business needs in a complex Amazon marketplace.
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