FBA 3.5% fuel surcharge + $0.08/unit hike 2026, plus Small Bulky savings & commingling end
Key Questions
What fee increases are coming to Amazon FBA in 2026?
A 3.5% fuel surcharge will apply in the US and Canada along with a $0.08 per unit increase and an additional 17¢ per unit adjustment. SP-API fees are being cancelled as part of the changes.
What is the new Small Bulky tier and how does it affect sellers?
The Small Bulky tier offers savings of up to 23% on mid-size items. Sellers will also need to segregate inventory due to the phase-out of commingling by March 31.
How can sellers use IPI scores to improve cash flow?
IPI is being reframed as a CFO-level cash flow lever. Using third-party prep services can convert fixed storage costs into variable expenses and reduce aged inventory fees.
3.5% fees US/CA (+17¢/unit) + $0.08/unit; new Small Bulky tier saves up to 23% on mid-size items; commingling phased out (March 31 shutdown forcing inventory segregation). SP-API fees cancelled; DD+7 pains and Nessie suppression continue. ZonGuru: fee calculators/margin/P&L/inbound/Nessie audits. New: IPI reframed as CFO-level cash flow lever—using third-party prep to convert fixed storage costs into variable expenses.