Amazon FBA Fees Overview
The FBA fulfillment fee is a per-unit fee charged to fulfill items to customers for purchases in the Amazon store. The fee varies depending on an item’s category, size and weight. It’s sometimes referred to as the "pick and pack" fee.
Storage Fees in FBA
Because your products are being stored in Amazon’s fulfillment centers, Amazon charges storage fees to maintain your inventory. There are two types of FBA storage fees: monthly and long-term.
How FBA Fees are Calculated
How FBA fees are calculated?
Here’s the formula Amazon FBA gives for monthly storage fee calculation: The applicable rate includes the time of the year, the tier of product sizes, and whether the goods are classified as dangerous or not.
Amazon FBA Fee Breakdown
FBA fees depend on factors like item size, weight, category and season. Monthly storage fees are based on inventory space used in Amazon warehouses. Items stored over 365 days incur long-term storage fees.
Common FBA Fees
- Fulfillment fees
- Storage fees
- Removal order fees
Who Pays Amazon FBA Fees?
Sellers who use Amazon’s FBA program pay various fees, including referral fees, fulfillment fees, storage fees, and other charges. Understanding these fees is crucial for FBA sellers.
Calculating Fees
Estimating total FBA costs involves several variables:
- Referral fees based on product category
- Fulfillment fees by item size and weight
- Storage fees by inventory volume and seasonality
Understanding the breakdown is crucial when setting prices and margins.