FBA Fee Increases for 2022

FBA Fees Increases: 2022 Timeline

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fee increases have come frequently since the start of 2022, and more increases could be on the horizon. Below is a brief overview of the fee increases Amazon has announced so far this year.

January 18, 2022: Labeling and Package Prep Services

Prep services and label services for all FBA products increased for both standard-sized and oversized products

February 1 2022: Monthly Storage Fees

Despite doubling their US fulfillment capacity, Amazon still increased their monthly FBA storage fees. Off-peak monthly inventory storage fees (January-September) increased by $0.08 per cubic foot for standard-sized products and $0.05 per cubic foot for oversize products

April 28 2022: US Fuel Surcharge

Amazon announced in April 2022 that starting on April 28th, 5% fuel and inflation surcharge will be applied to FBA fulfillment fees.

May 15 2022: FBA Aged Inventory Surcharge

Amazon will introduce an aged inventory surcharge for units that have been stored in fulfillment centers for 271 to 365 days. They will continue to charge an aged inventory surcharge (previously known as the long-term storage fee) for units that are stored more than 365 days.

Additional FBA Program Changes

In addition to fee increases, FBA has made changes to product weight classes and added incentives to encourage new product listings through the FBA New Selection Program.

Small and Light Fee Changes

Amazon Small and Light storage and fulfillment services are on a different fee schedule than standard sized and small standard size products. On January 18th, 2022, the weight limit for small and light products was increased from 12 ounces to 3 pounds. However, the 5% fuel surcharge will still affect Small and Light Fees.

New Selection Program Changes

To encourage new third-party sellers to join the marketplace and existing sellers to introduce new products, FBA has also added program enhancements to its New Selection Program, including:

• A 5% rebate on sales of newly listed FBA parent ASINs for Brand Registered Sellers.
• Free liquidation to recoup expenses on dead stock and aged inventory.
• Global Enrollment so sellers no longer have to enroll individual stores separately.

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