📦 Amazon FBA Long-Term Storage Fees: What Sellers Must Know
If you’re using Amazon FBA to grow your e-commerce business, it’s critical to understand how long-term storage fees (LTSF) can impact your profits.
FBA is designed for fast-moving inventory, not warehouse storage. If your inventory sits too long in Amazon’s fulfillment centers, you’ll get charged extra fees — which can eat away at your margins.
At Infobeam Solution, we help sellers reduce or eliminate long-term storage fees with smarter inventory forecasting and FBA strategies.
🧾 What Are Amazon FBA Long-Term Storage Fees?
Long-term storage fees are monthly charges Amazon imposes on inventory stored in FBA warehouses for more than 365 days.
Starting April 15, 2023, Amazon introduced an Aged Inventory Surcharge (replacing the previous semi-annual model), applied monthly for inventory aged:
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271–365 days
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366–730 days
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Over 730 days
💸 Amazon Long-Term Storage Fee Rates (as of 2024)
Here’s how the monthly surcharge is applied per unit stored:
| Inventory Age | Fee per Cubic Foot | Fee per Unit (whichever is greater) |
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| 271–365 days | $1.50 | $0.50 |
| 366–730 days | $6.90 | $0.15 |
| Over 730 days | $6.90 | $0.15 |
Note: These fees apply in addition to monthly storage fees and are based on volume or per unit, whichever is higher.
🚨 How to Check Inventory Age in Seller Central
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Go to Seller Central
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Navigate to Inventory > Inventory Planning
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Open the Inventory Age or Aged Inventory tab
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Review items in the 270+ days and 365+ days range
Amazon highlights units that will soon be charged, so you can take action.
🛑 How to Avoid Long-Term Storage Fees
✅ 1. Improve Inventory Turnover
Forecast demand accurately and avoid overstocking. Send smaller shipments more frequently.
✅ 2. Use Amazon’s Inventory Aged Reports
Regularly review aging inventory to identify slow movers.
✅ 3. Create Removal Orders
Remove aging stock before the 365-day mark to avoid charges. You can have items returned to you or disposed of.
✅ 4. Run Clearance Promotions
Offer discounts, coupons, or lightning deals to clear slow-selling items quickly.
✅ 5. Switch to FBM or Third-Party Warehouse
Move slower-moving SKUs to FBM (Fulfillment by Merchant) or an external 3PL to avoid FBA surcharges.
🔄 Long-Term Storage Fee vs. Monthly Storage Fee
| Type | Trigger | Frequency | Cost | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Storage Fee | All inventory | Monthly | $0.75–$2.40 per cu. ft. | Regular storage |
| Long-Term Storage Fee (LTSF) | Inventory aged > 271 days | Monthly | $1.50–$6.90 per cu. ft. | Discourage overstocking |
📊 How Infobeam Solution Can Help
At Infobeam Solution, we help sellers reduce FBA fees with:
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📦 Smart Inventory Planning
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📉 Aged Inventory Reporting
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🔁 Automated Replenishment Models
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🛒 Promotion & Clearance Strategy
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🚛 Stock Migration to FBM/3PL
By partnering with us, you save time, money, and storage space, ensuring better margins and optimized FBA performance.
📌 Final Tips to Avoid LTSF Penalties
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Check inventory age every month
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Use Restock Inventory Tool in Seller Central
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Regularly remove or discount aged units
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Bundle slow movers with bestsellers
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Use Amazon Outlet Deals for older stock
📞 Need Help Managing Amazon FBA Storage Fees?
Whether you’re a new seller or scaling brand, Infobeam Solution offers expert FBA account management to keep your fees low and sales high.
Contact us today for a free inventory audit and save money on your next FBA cycle!
