Amazon Announces 2027 US FBA and Referral Fee Updates: What Sellers Need to Know

Amazon has announced its 2027 US selling fee updates, bringing changes to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), referral fees, storage charges, promotions, returns, and other fulfillment services. Most changes will begin on January 15, 2027, while certain updates will take effect from February 1, 2027.

For Amazon sellers, understanding these changes is important for managing product costs, maintaining profit margins, and planning inventory effectively. While some fees are increasing, other adjustments may reduce costs for certain products and fulfillment categories.

In this blog, we will cover the major Amazon 2027 fee changes and explain what sellers should consider before the new rates take effect.

1. FBA Fulfillment Fees Are Changing

Amazon expects average FBA fulfillment fees to increase by $0.19 per unit sold. However, the actual impact will depend on product size, weight, price, and category.

• Products priced between $10 and $50: Small standard-size fulfillment fees will increase by an average of $0.40 per unit, while large standard-size fees will increase by $0.12.
• Products priced above $50: Small standard-size fees will increase by an average of $0.70 per unit, while large standard-size fees will increase by $0.47.
• Products priced below $10: Small standard-size fees will increase by an average of $0.20 per unit. Large standard-size apparel products will see an average increase of $0.08, while non-apparel products will remain unchanged.

2. Changes to Storage and Inventory Fees

Amazon is updating its monthly storage fee structure to make storage costs more predictable.

Effective February 1, 2027:

• Amazon will eliminate the storage utilization surcharge.
• The aged inventory surcharge will be combined with monthly storage fees into a single age-based rate.
• Inventory stored for less than six months may experience flat or lower fees.
• Older inventory may attract higher storage charges.

Amazon is also updating its Low-Inventory-Level Fee. From February 1, 2027, this fee will apply only when inventory falls below 28 days of supply, considering actual shipments during the four weeks before and after the assessment date.

3. New Size Tiers for Bulky and Oversized Products

Amazon is restructuring its bulky and extra-large product size tiers.

The existing small bulky and large bulky categories will be divided into four tiers: small bulky, medium bulky, large bulky, and extra-large bulky.

Similarly, the existing extra-large structure will be replaced with six oversize tiers. Smaller and lighter products may receive lower fulfillment fees, while larger and heavier products may attract higher charges.

4. Referral Fee Updates

Amazon is introducing specific referral fee changes for selected product categories.

One notable update is the new referral fee structure for 3D printers, effective November 5, 2026:

• 12% on the first $200 of the total sales price.
• 5% on any amount above $200.

Amazon is also offering a promotional 10% referral fee for eligible Amazon Renewed products through October 18, 2027. The reduced rate will be applied automatically to qualifying products without requiring enrollment.

5. Changes to Promotions and Coupon Fees

Amazon is updating its promotional fee structure, particularly for Buy X, Get Y promotions.

• A $5 upfront fee.
• A 2% variable fee based on sales, capped at $2,000.

Additionally, from February 2027, Amazon will move to monthly billing for promotions. This will make promotional charges more predictable and reduce separate billing outside the regular monthly cycle.

6. Returns Processing Fee Updates

Amazon is updating returns processing fees to align with the new 2027 product size tiers.

• Apparel and Shoes: Changes apply to units shipped starting January 15, 2027.
• Other eligible high-return-rate categories: Changes apply to units shipped starting February 1, 2027.

Sellers operating in categories with higher return rates should review their return-related costs and account for these changes when calculating product profitability.

7. Updates to AWD and Multichannel Fulfillment Fees

Amazon is making additional changes to its supply chain and fulfillment services.

• Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD): Updated processing and transportation fees will take effect from February 1, 2027. Age-based AWD storage rates will begin from March 1, 2027.
• Multichannel Fulfillment (MCF): Standard-speed fulfillment fees and Buy with Prime fees will increase by an average of 3.5%, while expedited-speed fees will remain unchanged on average.
• Multichannel Distribution (MCD): Palletized load fees will increase by 8%, while box load fees will increase by 1.5%, effective February 1, 2027.

How Amazon Sellers Should Prepare for the 2027 Fee Changes

Fee changes can directly affect product profitability if sellers do not review their cost structure in advance. Here are five practical steps to prepare:

1. Review product-level fees: Check the updated FBA and referral fees for each ASIN.
2. Recalculate profit margins: Include fulfillment, referral, storage, returns, and promotional expenses in your calculations.
3. Review inventory performance: Identify slow-moving and aged inventory to manage storage costs.
4. Check product dimensions: Verify product measurements and weight to avoid unexpected fulfillment charges.
5. Plan pricing strategies: Evaluate whether your current selling prices can absorb revised fees without affecting profitability.

Amazon sellers can use the new Fee Change Comparison dashboard in Profit Analytics and the Amazon Revenue Calculator to estimate the financial impact of these changes.

Final Thoughts

Amazon's 2027 US fee updates bring several important changes that sellers should review before the new rates take effect. Although the average FBA fulfillment fee increase is relatively modest, the actual impact can vary significantly across products and categories.

Instead of waiting until the changes are implemented, sellers should review their current fee structure, identify products with reduced profit margins, and adjust their pricing and inventory strategies accordingly.