Amazon FBA 2026 Holiday Fees: China Sellers Told to Ship Early
Amazon FBA Holiday Fees
Amazon will apply higher holiday fulfillment fees from October 15, 2026, through January 14, 2027, Supply Chain Dive reported on July 13. The increase covers Fulfillment by Amazon, Remote Fulfillment with FBA, Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime.
The Amazon FBA increase will average $0.32 per unit, matching the previous peak season. Amazon’s existing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply on top of the holiday fee.
October Inventory Target
Amazon advised sellers to place inventory in its network by October to maintain Prime delivery speeds for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The exact deadline depends on whether inventory is entering Amazon Warehousing and Distribution or an FBA fulfillment center.
Amazon also warned that sellers may receive lower capacity limits in November and December as fulfillment centers prioritize customer orders.
Impact on China Sellers
China-based Amazon FBA sellers must account for production, export customs, international transit, import clearance and FBA receiving time before the October target. Late cargo may face both higher fulfillment costs and limited inbound capacity during the holiday rush.
Shipping plans should be based on the inventory check-in date, not only the vessel or flight departure date from China.
New Shanghai Distribution Center
Amazon also announced a Global Warehousing and Distribution center in Shanghai for bulk storage of U.S.-bound seller inventory. The facility is scheduled to open July 16 and joins Amazon’s existing Shenzhen distribution center.
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