FBA Storage Fees: How to Avoid Excessive Charges

Quick Answer

Amazon charges monthly storage fees of $0.87/cubic foot (Jan-Sep) and $2.40/cubic foot (Oct-Dec) for standard-size items. Long-term storage fees apply to inventory aged 181-365 days ($1.50/cubic foot) and 365+ days ($6.90/cubic foot or $0.15/unit, whichever is greater).

Frequently Asked Questions

Monthly storage fees are charged per cubic foot based on daily average volume. Standard-size: $0.87/cu ft (Jan-Sep), $2.40/cu ft (Oct-Dec). Oversize: $0.56/cu ft (Jan-Sep), $1.40/cu ft (Oct-Dec).

Long-term storage fees (also called aged inventory surcharges) apply to items stored over 181 days. Items aged 181-365 days incur $1.50/cu ft. Items over 365 days incur $6.90/cu ft or $0.15/unit, whichever is greater.

Monitor your Inventory Health Report regularly, create removal orders before the monthly inventory snapshot date (15th of each month), run promotions to move aging stock, and maintain lean inventory levels with more frequent, smaller shipments.

Monthly storage fees are charged between the 7th and 15th of the month following the storage period. Long-term storage fees are assessed on the 15th of each month based on inventory age at that snapshot.

Calculate by multiplying your average daily inventory volume (in cubic feet) by the applicable per-cubic-foot rate. Use Amazon's FBA Revenue Calculator or your Inventory Health Report for accurate volume measurements.

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Arnold Dizon

Amazon FBA bookkeeping specialist at ARJE Bookkeeping. Helping sellers track profits and stay tax-compliant.