The storage utilization surcharge is leaving on February 1. Amazon shared the 20
By Vanessa Hung · November 13, 2026 · Curated by George's Blog
The storage utilization surcharge is leaving on February 1.
Amazon shared the 2027 fee updates while holiday sales are still running, so the real scramble will probably start once the season ends and January 15 is close.
So I read the announcement and the full fee summary to find what hits cash flow first, since the $0.19 average increase per unit swings by size and price.
The storage change is where I would start, because from February 1, 2027 the utilization surcharge disappears and aged inventory fees merge into one age-based monthly rate.
That means flat or lower fees for inventory that turns in under six months, and higher fees for anything that sits longer, so slow SKUs feel it first.
Along with that, the low-inventory-level fee now applies only below 28 days of supply, judged on shipments before and after the assessment date, which should spare SKUs hit by sudden demand spikes.
Meanwhile, bulky and extra-large items move to new size tiers, and Buy X, Get Y promotions add a $5 upfront fee plus a 2% variable fee capped at $2,000.
On top of that, the fuel and logistics surcharge extends to PanAmericas on January 15 and to AWD and MCD on February 1, so it is worth checking where your inventory flows.
Then the Fee Change Comparison dashboard in Profit Analytics shows the impact by account and product, which turns a lot of guessing into a clear starting point before January 15.
Hope this gives you a head start, and if the new rate cards leave you with questions, send them my way, I would love to help you get ahead of it before January lands.