Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) has always played a vital role in the massive Amazon’s development over the past decades. FBA is not a new concept, as many enterprises have been using it successfully. Before joining any market, one of the most crucial factors to consider is expense. So, if you’re thinking about using FBA services but aren’t sure how much budget you’ll need to invest, this blog will give you all the information you need about FBA fees.

Hopefully, it will help you to determine if FBA is appropriate for you. And now it’s time to get started!

1. Fulfillment fee

FBA fee – a service fee paid to Amazon to process an order when a buyer places an order from its platform. This cost is calculated on a per-product basis and varies depending on your category, size, and weight. The fulfillment fee will cover the entire cost of picking, packing, and shipping.

a. Rate cards:

Standard-size product tiers
Product type	Size tier	Weight	Fulfillment fee per unit
Most products (non-dangerous, non-apparel)	Small standard	6 oz or less	$2.70
		6+ to 12 oz	$2.84
		12+ to 16 oz	$3.32
	Large standard	6 oz or less	$3.47
		6+ to 12 oz	$3.64
		12+ to 16 oz	$4.25
		1+ to 2 lb	$4.95
		2+ to 3 lb	$5.68
		3+ lb to 20 lb	$5.68 + $0.30/lb above first 3 lb
Apparel	Small standard	6 oz or less	$3.00
		6+ to 12 oz	$3.14
		12+ to 16 oz	$3.62
	Large standard	6 oz or less	$3.87
		6+ to 12 oz	$4.04
		12+ to 16 oz	$4.65
		1+ to 2 lb	$5.35
		2+ 3 lb	$6.08
		3+ lb to 20 lb	$6.08 + $0.30/lb above first 3 lb
Dangerous goods	Small Standard	6 oz or less	$3.63
		6+ to 12 oz	$3.85
		12+ to 16 oz	$3.89
	Large Standard	6 oz or less	$4.22
		6+ up to 12 oz	$4.39
		12+ to 16 oz	$4.82
		1+ to 2 lb	$5.52
		2+ to 3 lb	$6.12
		3+ lb to 20 lb	$6.12 + $0.30/lb above first 3 lb

Oversized Products
Product type	Size	Shipping weight	Fulfillment fee per unit
Non-dangerous goods (both apparel and non-apparel)	Small Oversize	70 lb or less	$8.66 + $0.38/lb above first lb
	Medium Oversize	150 lb or less	$11.37 + $0.39/lb above first lb
	Large Oversize	150 lb or less	$76.57 + $0.79/lb above first 90 lbs
	Special Oversize	Over 150 lb	$138.11 + $0.79/lb above first 90 lbs
Dangerous goods (both apparel and non-apparel)	Small Oversize	70 lb or less	$9.38 + $0.38/lb above first lb
	Medium Oversize	150 lb or less	$12.20 + $0.39/lb above first lb
	Large Oversize	150 lb or less	$87.93 + $0.79/lb above first 90 lbs
	Special Oversize	Over 150 lb	$157.91 + $0.79/lb above first 90 lbs

b. Example:

Large Standard Size (garments, 12+ to 16 oz)
	T-shirt Dimension: 14 x 10 x 0.76 inches Unit weight: 12.32 oz Shipping weight: 12.32 oz
Fulfillment fee (per unit)	Large standard garment sizes with a shipping weight greater than 12 ounces and less than 16 ounces: $4.65

2. Long-term Storage Fee

An item that has been stored in the fulfillment center for more than 365 days will be charged long-term storage by month in addition to the monthly storage fee. 

a. Fee details 

Time of charge	Monthly, usually 18th and 22nd day of each month
Fee structure	Per unit stored. Fees are based on unit volume or per unit, whichever is greater.
Amount	$6.90 per cubic foot or $0.15 per unit, whichever is greater

b. How to Determine Inventory Charges

You can use Inventory Condition Management to determine which ASINs are required charges for long-term storage, including 60-day ASINs. On the Manage Inventory Health, you can locate and filter their inventory by how long it has been in the fulfillment center (FC).

• 0 – 60 days
• 61 – 90 days
• 91 – 180 days
• 181 – 330 days
• 331 – 365 days
• More than 365 days

This data can assist you in estimating how many items will be stored in fulfillment centers (FC) for more than 365 days on the next inventory liquidation date.

c. Fee examples:

Toy: 11 x 8 x 2 inches	Storage duration	Applicable cubic-foot fee	Applicable per-unit fee	Billed long-term storage fee (the greater of the two)
1 unit	More than 365 days	$0.70	$0.15	$0.70
2 units	More than 365 days	$1.41	$0.30	$1.41
10 units	More than 365 days	$7.03	$1.50	$7.03

Book: 8 x 6 x 0.5 inches	Storage duration	Applicable cubic-foot fee	Applicable per-unit fee	Billed long-term storage fee (the greater of the two)
1 unit	More than 365 days	$0.10	$0.15	$0.15
2 units	More than 365 days	$0.19	$0.30	$0.30
10 units	More than 365 days	$0.96	$1.50	$1.50

3. Monthly Inventory Storage Fee

Amazon charges a monthly storage fee based on the amount of space your products take up in their warehouse in cubic feet, in addition to long-term storage fees. As indicated below, items are divided into two categories: non-dangerous goods and dangerous goods, with different price regulations.

a. Fee Details:

Collection Period	Monthly, usually on the 7th to 15th day of the month, in the following month when charges are incurred.
Fee Structure	Based on your average daily storage space at fulfillment centers, per storage utilization. Prices are determined by the product type, size class, and date of year.

b. Detailed Fee Sheet:

Non-dangerous Goods
Months	Standard Size	Oversize
January – September	$0.75/cubic foot	$0.48/cubic foot
October – December	$2.40/cubic foot	$1.20/cubic foot

Dangerous Goods
Month	Standard Size	Oversize
January – September	$0.99/cubic foot	$0.78/cubic foot
October – December	$3.63/cubic foot	$2.43/cubic foot

4. Return Fee

The return charge for Apparel & Footwear products is determined per product. Return fees will not apply to products in the Watches, Jewelry, Luggage, Bags, and Sunglasses category.

a. Fee details: 

Time of charge	When the assessment of the item’s condition is complete, which occurs after the item is returned to Amazon’s fulfillment center.
Fee structure	Per unit returned. Rate based on product size tier

b. Rate cards:

Size tier	Shipping weight	Return processing fee
Small standard	6 oz or less	$2.12
	6+ to 12 oz	$2.23
	12+ to 16 oz	$2.32
Large standard	6 oz or less	$2.40
	6+ to 12 oz	$2.76
	12+ to 16 oz	$2.85
	1+ to 2 lb	$2.96
	2+ to 3 lb	$3.41
	3+ lb to 20 lb	$3.41 + $0.20/lb above first 3 lb
Oversize	Small oversize	$4.19 + $0.20/lb above first 2 lb
	Medium oversize	$10.57 + $0.25/lb above first 2 lb
	Large oversize	$43.70 + $0.25/lb above first 90 lb
	Special oversize	$75.08 + $0.25/lb above first 90 lb

c. Fee example:

The example is a t-shirt with an outbound shipping weight of 6.1 ounces. If the customer decides to return this item, you will be charged a returns processing fee of $2.23.

5. FBA disposal order fees

Disposal fees are charged per item when you request that Amazon dispose of items in your FBA inventory stored at an Amazon fulfillment center. You can also remove inventory from a fulfillment center by submitting a removal order.

a. Fee details:

Time of charge	When disposal order is complete
Fee structure	Per unit disposed. Rate based on unit shipping weight

b. Rate cards:

Size tier	Shipping weight	Disposal fee per unit
Standard size	0 to 0.5 lb	$0.32
	0.5+ to 1.0 lb	$0.35
	1.0+ to 2.0 lb	$0.48
	More than 2 lb	$0.67 + $0.35/lb above 2 lb
Oversize and special handling items*	0 to 1.0 lb	$0.60
	1.0+ to 2.0 lb	$0.72
	2.0+ to 4.0 lb	$1.26
	4.0+ to 10.0 lb	$2.32
	More than 10.0 lb	$3.50 + $0.35/lb above 10 lb

*Special handling items may include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods.

c. Fee examples:

You decide to request the disposal of two standard-size units, and each unit has a shipping weight of 0.56 lb. The unit’s shipping weight is rounded up to 0.6 lb

→ Disposal fee of 1 unit =  $0.35 → Disposal fee of 2 units = $0.7

You decide to request the disposal of three oversize units, and each unit has a shipping weight of 10.1 lb. The unit’s shipping weight is rounded up to 11 lb

→ Disposal fee of 1 unit =  $3.85 ($3.50 for the first 10 lb and $0.35 for the additional 1 lb)→ Disposal fee of 2 units = $11.55

6. FBA removal order fees

Removal fees are charged per-item removed. Typically, removal orders are fulfilled in 14 business days. However, removal order processing may take 30 business days or more during the holiday season and peak removal periods.

a. Fee details

Frequency of charge	One time
Time of charge	When removal order is complete
Fee structure	Per unit removed. Rate based on unit shipping weight

b. Rate cards

Size tier	Shipping weight	Removal fee per unit
Standard size	0 to 0.5 lb	$0.32
	0.5+ to 1.0 lb	$0.35
	1,0+ to 2.0 lb	$0.48
	More than 2 lb	$0.67 + $0.35/lb above 2 lb
Oversize and special handling items*	0 to 1.0 lb	$0.60
	1.0+ to 2.0 lb	$0.72
	2.0+ to 4.0 lb	$1.26
	4.0+ to 10.0 lb	$2.32
	More than 10.0 lb	$3.50 + $0.35/lb above 10 lb

*Special handling items may include apparel, shoes, watches, jewelry, and dangerous goods.

c. Fee examples:

Product	Shipping weight	Size tier	Removal fee
Book	0,5 lb	Standard size	$0,32 per unit
Shoes	1 lb	Standard size (special handling)	$0,60 per unit
Bell	22 lb	Oversize	$7,70 per unit