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Amazon FBA Holiday Peak Fees 2025–2026: What They Cost & How to Stay Profitable

Graph showing Amazon FBA fulfillment fees rising from October to January with an Amazon box and holiday ornaments, illustrating 2025–2026 peak season costs.

💰 Why This Matters

If you’re selling through FBA, you’ll see holiday peak fulfillment fees automatically applied between October 15, 2025, and January 14, 2026.

These fees cover Amazon’s increased operating costs during the high-volume holiday season — when demand, labor, and logistics expenses surge. The 2025–2026 rates remain consistent with last year, which gives sellers stability to plan ahead.

But “consistent” doesn’t mean “cheap.” Every extra ounce or size tier affects your bottom line — and with rising ad costs, protecting margin during Q4 matters more than ever.

Let’s break it down simply.

What Are Amazon Peak Fulfillment Fees?

Amazon charges additional fees during peak months for certain categories to cover seasonal fulfillment and shipping costs.

According to Amazon Seller Central:

“A holiday peak fulfillment fee will apply to U.S. FBA, apparel, and dangerous goods from October 15, 2025, through January 14, 2026. These fees are in line with last year’s rates to support seller predictability.”

That means you won’t see new surcharges, but the peak fee adds on top of your usual FBA fulfillment cost.

Examples of 2025–2026 Peak Season FBA Fees (Excluding Apparel)

Here are a few examples:

Size TierShipping Weight2025 Non-Peak Fee2025 Peak FeePeak IncreaseExample Item
Small standard≤ 2 oz$3.06$3.25+$0.19Lightweight phone case
Small standard4–6 oz$3.24$3.44+$0.20USB cable
Small standard12–14 oz$3.60$3.82+$0.22Cosmetics set
Large standard12–16 oz (≤1 lb)$4.65$4.85+$0.20Travel mug
Large standard1.75–2 lb$5.77$6.10+$0.33Small electronics
Large standard2.75–3 lb$6.62$7.03+$0.413-lb bundle
Large bulky0–50 lb$9.61 + $0.38/lb above 1 lb$10.65 + $0.38/lb above 1 lb+$1.04Small appliance
Extra-large (0–50 lb)70–150 lb$194.96 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb$203.46 + $0.19/lb above 151 lb+$8.50Oversize equipment

Source: Amazon Seller Central – 2025 Peak Fulfillment Fee Chart

💡 Important: Peak fees apply per unit shipped, not per shipment. If you sell 1,000 small standard items, that’s an additional $200 in fees at $0.20 each.

How to Check Your Own Fee Impact

You can easily see which SKUs are affected using these steps:

  1. Log into Seller Central → Reports → Fulfillment
  2. Select “Fee Preview” under “Payments.”
  3. Download the CSV and review the “per-unit fulfillment fee” column.
  4. Add the peak fee from the table above for each SKU type.

💡 Tip: You can import that CSV into the Seller Labs Profit Calculator Template to instantly see your adjusted Q4 margins.

How to Offset Peak Fees (Without Cutting Profit)

Peak fees are unavoidable — but their impact isn’t.

Here’s how successful sellers protect profits:

1. Audit Your FBA Storage Before November

Remove or discount aged inventory (over 180 days old). Amazon storage fees spike alongside peak fees. Clearing dead SKUs early means you pay less and free up cash flow.

2. Raise Prices Strategically (Not Blindly)

Run a price sensitivity test using small 2–3% price increments on top SKUs. If conversion stays stable, you can absorb your added per-unit fee easily.

3. Use Smaller, Lighter Packaging

Reducing size tiers by even half an inch or a few ounces can move you into a lower rate bracket — saving up to $0.20–$0.40 per unit.

4. Bundle Smart

Combine two complementary SKUs into one FBA shipment (e.g., mug + coffee scoop). You’ll pay one peak fee per bundle instead of two separate listings.

5. Monitor Margins Automatically

Tools like Seller Labs Profit Genius track real-time FBA fees, ad spend, and return rates so you know which SKUs are losing margin during peak season.

No more guessing which products are still profitable — you’ll see alerts before you overspend.

Use Seller Labs to Stay Profitable in Q4

Seller Labs helps you see exactly how Amazon’s peak fees impact your margins — and gives you the insights to act fast before profits slip.

Together, these connected tools make it simple to monitor costs, adjust ad strategies, and protect your profit margins during Amazon’s busiest season.

Final Takeaway

The 2025–2026 Amazon FBA holiday peak fees aren’t new — but ignoring them can quietly erase thousands in Q4 profit.

Plan smarter by:

The difference between hoping you’re profitable and knowing you are comes down to data — and Seller Labs helps keep that data crystal clear.


✅ Next Step

🎯 Get your numbers right before Q4 ramps up.
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