Key Details of Amazon’s Fulfillment Fee Increase
Starting January 15, 2026, Amazon U.S. will raise fulfillment fees for all products. The fee hikes vary by price range, ranging from \(0.05 to \)0.31 per item.
Items priced above \(50 will see the largest increase—an outright \)0.31 per unit. Notably, fulfillment fees for Amazon Canada remain unchanged for now.
A more critical point: Sellers have entered a “cost overlap period.” From October 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026, they must pay both peak-season fulfillment fees and storage fees that are three times the off-season rate. This means sellers are shouldering double the extra costs.
Practical Impacts on Sellers
- Small and medium-sized (SME) sellers bear the brunt: With already narrow profit margins, the 叠加 (additional) fees may squeeze their profits further—even forcing adjustments to their pricing strategies.
- High-priced items ($50+) hit hardest: Sellers of these products face the biggest cost increases. They have two choices: absorb the extra costs themselves, or slightly raise selling prices. Either way, their competitiveness will be affected to some degree.
- Amazon Canada as a workaround: Since its fees stay unchanged, it may become an option for some sellers to divert inventory there and balance overall costs.
Tips for Mitigating Cost Pressures
Don’t panic—proactive cost calculation is key. Here are actionable steps:
- Optimize your product selection structure;
- Control inventory turnover to avoid piling up storage fees during peak seasons.
If feasible, explore opportunities to expand on Amazon Canada. This could help offset the cost hikes from Amazon U.S.
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