Amazon announced its 2027 US referral and Fulfillment by Amazon fee updates on November 5, giving sellers more than two months before most changes begin.
The headline increase averages approximately 0.8% of an item’s selling price, according to Amazon. That is a comparison with selling price, rather than a uniform percentage increase in fulfillment fees. Actual changes vary by product, size, and price.
For brands reviewing their 2027 plans, beBOLD Digital’s Amazon account management services can help connect fee changes with inventory, pricing, and advertising decisions.
January’s Fulfillment Changes Affect Products Differently
Amazon’s detailed fee summary shows why sellers should look beyond the $0.19 average:
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Standard-size product price |
Small standard: average increase per unit |
Large standard: average increase per unit |
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10–50 |
$0.40 |
$0.12 |
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Above $50 |
$0.70 |
$0.47 |
For products below $10, small standard-size fees rise by $0.20 on average. Large standard-size fees remain unchanged for non-apparel categories, while apparel increases by $0.08 on average.
Amazon is also restructuring bulky and extra-large size tiers. Its existing FBA fuel and logistics surcharge remains unchanged.
Other changes extend beyond fulfillment:
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Referral fees: A new 3D-printer rate took effect November 5, 2026: 12% on the first $200 and 5% above that amount. Eligible Renewed products receive a promotional 10% referral fee through October 18, 2027.
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Buy X, Get Y promotions: Amazon is introducing a $5 upfront fee plus a 2% variable fee capped at $2,000.
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Multichannel Fulfillment: Standard-speed MCF and Buy with Prime fulfillment fees increase by 3.5% on average.
For premium beauty brands, the above-$50 fulfillment increases deserve particular attention when reviewing individual products and promotional price points.
February’s Storage Reset Changes Replenishment Decisions
Effective February 1, 2027, Amazon will eliminate the storage utilization surcharge and merge the aged inventory surcharge with monthly storage fees into one age-based structure.
Amazon says inventory that turns in under six months will incur flat or lower storage fees, while aged inventory will cost more. Removing a separate surcharge therefore does not mean older stock becomes cheaper to hold.
The low-inventory-level fee also changes February 1. Amazon will assess whether inventory falls below 28 days of supply using actual shipments during both the four weeks before and after the assessment date. Amazon says this should reduce charges triggered by temporary demand spikes or products approaching the end of their selling season.
For sellers, the practical task is balancing replenishment against inventory age. A stronger Amazon inventory management strategy should account for both availability and how long each product remains in storage.
Before locking in 2027 plans:
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Compare fees by ASIN. Use Amazon’s Fee Change Comparison dashboard in Profit Analytics and its Revenue Calculator.
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Recalculate contribution after advertising. Include fulfillment, storage, promotions, returns, and product costs when setting spending limits.
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Review slow-moving inventory. Prioritize products approaching six months in storage and reassess replenishment quantities.
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Recheck promotion economics. Include the new Buy X, Get Y charges when comparing promotional formats.
Our guide to calculating Amazon FBA fees provides a useful framework for organizing that review.
beBOLD Digital’s Take: Build the Budget Around Product Economics
At beBOLD Digital, we recommend reviewing high-volume products, thin-margin items, and products priced above $50 first. Their exposure can differ substantially from Amazon’s headline average.
Use those findings to update advertising targets, promotional plans, and purchase orders together. A product can maintain sales while contributing less profit if its cost assumptions remain outdated.
Need help connecting these changes to your marketplace plan? Explore beBOLD Digital’s Amazon account management services to align operations, advertising, and growth priorities.
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