Amazon Reveals 2023 Holiday Peak FBA Fulfilment Fee Hike

It's that time of year again - sellers are preparing for the holiday rush and Amazon has revealed 2023 Holiday Peak FBA Fulfillment fees.

The annual Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will apply from October 15, 2023, to January 14, 2024. This seasonal fee is similar to those charged by other major carriers, and covers increased fulfillment and transportation operating costs during the busy holiday shopping season.

The Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee rates are unchanged from 2022 for US and Canada FBA. Inclusive of the Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee, Amazon’s average fulfillment fees continue to be 30% less expensive than slower standard shipping methods of other major third-party logistics providers.

The Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee will apply to US FBA, Canada FBA, Remote Fulfillment with FBA, and Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) items except for US FBA items priced under $10.

You can review detailed rates by size and weight for US FBA, Canada FBA, Remote Fulfillment with FBA, and MCF on the following help pages:

• US Fulfillment by Amazon Fee Rates
• CA Fulfillment by Amazon Fee Rates
• Remote Fulfillment with FBA Fee Rates
• Multi-Channel Fulfillment Rates - US, Canada

A few excerpts from the US rate table:

FBA fulfillment fee changes (excluding apparel)

The Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee for FBA (excluding apparel) will apply from October 15, 2023 through January 14, 2024.

On January 15, 2024, fulfillment fees will revert back to the non-peak period rates.

The greater of unit weight or dimensional weight will be used to calculate the shipping weight for all large standard-size and oversize units, except for special oversize. For more information, go to the Calculate the shipping weight section of this page.

FBA fulfillment fees changes for apparel

The Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee for apparel items will apply from October 15, 2023 through January 14, 2024.

On January 15, 2024, fulfillment fees will revert back to the non-peak period rates.

The greater of unit weight or dimensional weight will be used to calculate the shipping weight for all large standard-size and oversize units, except for special oversize. For more information, go to the Calculate the shipping weight section of this page.

Fulfillment fee changes for dangerous goods

FBA has separate fulfillment fees for dangerous goods (also known as hazardous materials or hazmat) that require special handling and storage. For more information, go to FBA Dangerous Goods program and Dangerous goods identification guide.

The Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee for dangerous goods will apply from October 15, 2023 through January 14, 2024. On January 15, 2024, fulfillment fees will revert back to the non-peak period rates.

Will these Peak FBA fees impact your plans for selling on Amazon this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!