Amazon FBA Fees 2026: US, DE & JP Breakdown
Amazon FBA fees vary by marketplace, product size and season. This 2026 guide breaks down the four fee buckets that decide your net margin — fulfillment, referral, storage and returns — for the US, Germany (DE) and Japan (JP). Fee data on SellerElf is as of 2026-10-02.
Amazon FBA fees 2026: summary
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Model referral, FBA/FBM fulfillment, storage, ACoS and returns for the US, DE and JP in one place.
Open the free profit calculator →| Fee | How it is charged | 2026 US reference |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment | Per unit; the greater of unit weight or dimensional weight | $4.75–$6.40 under 1 lb; $6.85 at 1–2 lb; +$0.95/lb thereafter |
| Referral | Percentage of total sale price, non-refundable on returns | 15% most categories; 8–20% by category |
| Storage | Monthly, per cubic foot of inventory | $0.87/cu ft Jan–Sep; $2.40/cu ft Oct–Dec |
| Returns | Non-refundable referral fee plus resale/processing loss | Plan for 5–10% loss on returned units |
Everything below is the same data the calculator applies, so you can turn any line item into a per-unit cost in the free Amazon FBA profit calculator for your own product.
FBA fulfillment fees (US marketplace, 2026)
| Product Weight | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 1 lb | $4.75 – $6.40 |
| 1 to 2 lb | $6.85 |
| 2 to 3 lb | $8.55 |
| 3 to 4 lb | $9.95 |
| Each additional lb (4-50 lb) | +$0.95/lb |
Amazon referral fee by category
| Category | US (Referral %) | DE (Referral %) | JP (Referral %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Apparel | 17% | 15% | 15% |
| Shoes, Handbags | 18% | 15% | 15% |
| Electronics | 8% (max $40) | 8% | 8% |
| Jewelry | 20% | 15% | 15% |
Referral fees are charged on the total sale price including shipping charged to the customer, and they are non-refundable even if the product is returned. That 15% applies to most consumer goods, from food storage containers to pet grooming tools, so model it before you set a price.
Amazon FBA storage fees 2026
Storage is billed monthly on the cubic footage your inventory occupies, and all three marketplaces raise rates during Q4 (October–December). Long-term storage and aged-inventory surcharges stack on top of these base rates.
| Marketplace | Standard (Jan–Sep) | Standard (Oct–Dec) |
|---|---|---|
| US | $0.87/cu ft | $2.40/cu ft |
| DE | €0.75/cu ft | €2.00/cu ft |
| JP | ¥120/cu ft | ¥350/cu ft |
Amazon DE / JP fees (cross-border sellers)
Selling into Germany and Japan from an English-language storefront is a common way to grow once the US listing is stable. The tables below show the standard-size fulfillment fees we model for DE (EUR) and JP (JPY).
Germany (DE) standard-size fulfillment fees (indicative — not yet reconciled)
| Product Weight | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Under 100g | €2.50 |
| 100g to 250g | €3.20 |
| 250g to 500g | €4.00 |
| 500g to 1 kg | €4.80 |
| 1 kg to 2 kg | €5.90 |
Japan (JP) standard-size fulfillment fees (indicative — not yet reconciled)
| Product Weight | Fee (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Under 100g | ¥350 |
| 100g to 250g | ¥450 |
| 250g to 500g | ¥570 |
| 500g to 1 kg | ¥700 |
| 1 kg to 2 kg | ¥850 |
Indicative — not yet reconciled: the DE and JP fulfillment figures above reflect the rates we model but have not been reconciled line-by-line against Amazon's published 2026 fee schedules. Treat them as directional and confirm against Amazon's seller fee pages before pricing a cross-border launch.
Advertising: ACoS by category
Advertising Cost of Sale varies widely by category and often moves the net margin more than fulfillment. Competitive electronics such as Bluetooth speakers can run well above 25% ACoS. These are the typical ACoS ranges we use as category defaults:
| Category | Typical ACoS | Competitive Level |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Cases | 25-30% | High |
| Wireless Earbuds | 20-25% | High |
| Board Games | 12-18% | Low |
| Pet Supplies | 18-22% | Medium |
| Kitchen Gadgets | 20-25% | Medium |
| Plush Toys | 12-16% | Low |
| LED Lights | 25-30% | High |
| Yoga Mats | 15-20% | Medium |
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Run your product's numbers before you commit
Model referral, FBA/FBM fulfillment, storage, ACoS and returns for the US, DE and JP in one place.
Open the free profit calculator →Frequently asked questions
What are Amazon FBA fees in 2026?
Amazon FBA charges four buckets: fulfillment (per unit — US $4.75–$6.40 under 1 lb and $6.85 at 1–2 lb), referral (15% of sale price for most categories), storage ($0.87/cu ft Jan–Sep and $2.40/cu ft Oct–Dec in the US) and returns (non-refundable referral fee plus resale loss). Model all four together to get a true per-unit cost.
How much is the Amazon referral fee by category?
The referral fee is 15% of the total sale price for most categories. Electronics is 8% (capped at $40 in the US), apparel is 17% and jewelry is 20%; shoes and handbags are 18% in the US. The fee is charged on the full sale price, including shipping the customer pays, and it is not refunded when a unit is returned.
When do Amazon FBA storage fees increase?
US standard-size storage rises for the Q4 peak from October to December, when the rate moves from $0.87 per cubic foot to $2.40 per cubic foot. Germany and Japan apply a similar Q4 increase. Long-term storage and aged-inventory surcharges stack on top of these base rates.
Are FBA fees higher in Germany and Japan?
Cross-border fees differ by marketplace and are billed in local currency. The DE and JP figures on this page are indicative — not yet reconciled — against the published 2026 schedules, so treat them as directional and confirm against Amazon's seller fee pages before pricing a launch. Run your own numbers in the calculator for a per-unit estimate.
Fee data as of 2026-10-02. Amazon updates fee schedules periodically; always confirm against the current seller fee pages before committing to a price.