Amazon FBA package fees 2025:7 important rules from October 15 that protect your margin

Table of contents

1. initiation
2. This will change from October 15, 2025
   • Validity period & key dates
   • Ordered vs. shipped — when the peak fee applies
3. How FBA package fees are calculated
   • Unit weight instead of volumetric weight
   • New height and weight categories (small, medium, large)
4. Categories with relief: Who benefits?
5. Practical examples: Calculation methods & cost impact
6. 2025 fee landscape in the EU context
   • Pan-EU special features & oversize
   • Storage charges & other fees
7. Peak season: Plan temporary surcharges correctly
8. Low-stock fee & return fees — the new cost drivers
9. B2B vs. B2C: differences in calculation
10. Tools & processes: How to calculate cleanly
11. Operational levers to reduce costs
12. MCF & Remote Fulfillment compared
13. FAQ
14. Conclusion with action impulse

1. Introduction

Amazon FBA package fees 2025 — the term alone triggers mixed feelings among many retailers. Good news: From October 15, 2025 A lot is becoming easier — and cheaper for numerous retailers. Put an end to the cumbersome volumetric weight, towards the transparent unit weight.

But, as is so often the case, there are two sides to the matter. Start in parallel Peak surcharges. Anyone who goes in here unprepared will quickly experience unpleasant surprises. The question is: How do you use the relief and protect yourself from seasonal costs at the same time? That's exactly what you'll find out here.

2. This will change from October 15, 2025

Validity period & key dates

The rollout is carried out in two waves:

• 15.10.2025: UK, DE, FR, IT, ES
• 01.11.2025: NL, BE, SE, PL, IE (including clothing & backpacks, where the old model was used up to now)

The decisive factor: The calculation depends on Dispatch date — not on the order date. Sounds banal, but it's critical: Anyone who receives an order on 14/10 that is sent out on 15/10 is already paying according to the new scheme.

Ordered vs. shipped — when the peak fee applies

Especially in peak season, every day counts. Imagine: Your package leaves the warehouse a few hours later — the mark-up takes effect. A small difference in handling, a big difference in costs.

3. This is how FBA package fees are calculated

Unit weight instead of volumetric weight

The old calculation according to volumetric weight It was often a red flag for retailers. Bulky but lightweight products became disproportionately expensive. From October, only that counts real weight — fair, logical and, for many margins, a real liberation.

New height and weight categories

Amazon is serious about transparency:

• Small package 1—3
• Medium 1—2
• Large 1—2

This allows you to classify your SKUs faster and calculate the fees cleanly. No more guesswork about whether volumetric weight is eating up your margin.

4. Categories with relief: Who benefits?

Retailers from these areas can cheer:

• strollers and safety equipment
• Home textiles and carpets
• Shoes & clothing
• pet food and clothing
• Groceries & delicatessen
• mattresses and furniture accessories
• Packaging materials and DIY items

In short, anything that is bulky but lightweight will be cheaper. Sound like a side note? No — it can quickly save several percentage points in margins.

5. Practical examples: Calculation methods & cost impact

Calculation examples from Germany illustrate the effect:

Extra tip: The program “Without additional Amazon packaging” reduces costs by a further 0.07—0.18 € per package.

6. 2025 fee landscape in the EU context

Pan-EU special features & oversize

The changes apply in Pan-EU-FBA as well as nationally. Oversize remains the same, but is more clearly regulated — no more patchwork.

Storage charges & other fees

In addition to package fees, there are also other cost blocks in 2025: long-term storage, seasonal surcharges, MCF-specific fees. If you only look at package costs, you don't see the overall picture.

7. Peak season: Plan temporary surcharges correctly

In between 15.10.2025 and 14.01.2026 The cards are reshuffled:

• DE Local/pan-EU: +4.4% to +4.6%
• Central Europe (DE/PL/CZ): +4.8% to +4.9%
• EFN: +4.6% to +4.9%
• UK ↔ EU: +3-4.8%

This means that you benefit from cheaper base rates, but in Q4 Amazon is pushing a few percent up again. From 15.01.2026, it will return to normal levels.

8. Low-stock fee & return fees — the new cost drivers

• Low Stock Fairy: Takes effect if your storage range falls below 28 days. Staggering:
  • Small packages: 0.46€ (0-14 days) to 0.18€ (21-28 days)
  • Medium/Large: €0.67 to €0.21
• return fees:
  • Clothing/shoes: 50% of shipping fee per return
  • Other categories: Starting at a defined return rate (e.g. home textiles in DE at 12.86%)

Note: Hidden margin killers lie dormant here.

9. B2B vs. B2C: differences in calculation

• B2C reseller With bulky, lightweight products, cheer for double-digit savings.
• B2B reseller must pay more attention to returns and seasonal surcharges — large orders multiply every cent of difference.
  Question to yourself: Have you already checked whether your portfolio is optimized for B2C or B2B?

10. Tools & processes: How to calculate cleanly

Amazon offers the Revenue calculator And the Fee preview. But is that enough? Often not. Smart software such as Amazon Repricer Show you margin changes live.

More resources:

• Overview of products
• FAQ about fees & processes
• Blog with latest Amazon updates
• Contact for advice

11. Operational levers to reduce costs

• Optimize packaging: small boxes, less filler.
• Control shipping date: Avoid peak surcharges.
• Adjust the product range: focus on more profitable SKUs.
• Secure storage range >28 days.
• Amazon Repricer demo use — this allows you to remain flexible despite fee fluctuations.

12. MCF & Remote Fulfillment in comparison

Important: The changes apply to FBA. Multi-channel fulfillment (MCF) and Remote Fulfillment run by their own rules. There is some overlap, but the mark-ups differ. Be sure to check whether your channels are affected twice.

13. FAQ

Do the new FBA fees apply by order or shipping date?

They are based on Dispatch date. Means: Ordered on 14/10, shipped on 15/10 = new fees.

What changes in the calculation?

stead volumetric weight From 15.10.2025, only that counts unit weight. Advantage: Light, bulky products are significantly cheaper.

Which products benefit the most?

Strollers, home textiles, mattresses — all bulky but lightweight. Savings of 15-25% are realistic.

What happens during peak season?

Between 15.10.2025 and 14.01.2026, fees will rise by 4—5%. After that, the level returns to normal.

How do I avoid the low stock fairy?

Maintain your warehouse range for over 28 days. The fee is based on package size and days.

Are there any new returns regulations?

Yes For clothing/shoes: 50% of the shipping fee per return. Other categories have thresholds depending on the country.

Which tools help with the calculation?

Revenue calculator, fee forecast and external solutions such as Amazon Repricer from Metaprice.

Where can I find official information?

In Seller Central and reputable sources such as Wikipedia about Amazon Marketplace.

14. final word with impulse for action

Die Amazon FBA package fees 2025 are both a curse and a blessing. On the one hand: fair, transparent unit weight logic, which relieves many retailers. On the other hand: peak surcharges, low stock fees, return traps.

The 7 most important points at a glance:

• Unit weight replaces volumetric weight.
• New package sizes (7 classes) provide clarity.
• Bulky, lightweight products are 15-25% cheaper.
• Peak Season (15.10.—14.01.): Surcharges up to +5%.
• Low-stock fee with storage range <28 days.
• Return rules are becoming stricter.
• Tools & optimizations secure your margin.

👉 My tip: Check your range now, calculate your peak strategy and secure stocks. And above all: Test smart tools like the Amazon Repricer in the free demo — this allows you to remain flexible and protect your profits even in turbulent times.

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