Inventory management is one of the most overlooked profit drivers in an Amazon business.
While most sellers focus on PPC and ranking, removal fees, disposal decisions, and aged inventory costs quietly erode margins.
Starting February 15, 2026, Amazon has introduced a structural billing change:
Amazon removal fees and disposal fees are now charged per unit as each item is processed.
The rates remain unchanged.
But the timing and visibility of charges have shifted — and that matters for sellers managing FBA inventory at scale.
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What Changed in Amazon’s Removal Fee Policy?
Previously:
- Sellers submitted a removal or disposal order.
- Amazon processed all items.
- Fees were charged after the entire order completed.
- Charges appeared as a single lump sum.
Now:
- Each unit is billed individually.
- Charges appear as each item is processed.
- Payments → Transaction View shows unit-level charges.
According to Amazon’s FBA policy notice, this update applies automatically to all new removal and disposal orders.
Why Per-Unit Billing Matters
1. Improved SKU-Level Profitability Tracking
Matching removal costs directly to ASINs becomes easier.
This helps:
- Calculate true landed cost
- Evaluate aged inventory impact
- Identify underperforming SKUs faster
2. Cleaner Cash Flow Forecasting
Instead of one large deduction, fees now spread over time.
This reduces:
- Payment statement volatility
- Reconciliation confusion
- Surprise margin compression
3. Better Inventory Decision-Making
When deciding between:
- Disposal
- Liquidation
- Price discounting
- Long-term storage
Clearer real-time charges support better decisions.
According to Amazon’s FBA rate cards, removal fees vary by size tier and weight, making SKU-level tracking essential for accurate cost forecasting.
You can review current rate structures directly on Amazon Seller Central’s FBA fee pages.
Operational Impact for High-Volume Sellers
Brands running:
- Frequent stranded inventory removals
- Aged inventory cleanup
- Seasonal inventory resets
- Multi-warehouse FBA strategies
Will benefit from clearer cost tracking.
However, per-unit billing does not reduce fees.
It simply improves visibility.
Sellers still need structured reporting systems to interpret the data effectively.
How Big Internet Ecommerce Helps Sellers Manage FBA Costs
At Big Internet Ecommerce, we build profitability-first systems.
We help Amazon sellers:
- Track SKU-level P&L accurately
- Monitor FBA removal & disposal costs
- Forecast aged inventory risk
- Align inventory planning with advertising strategy
- Reduce unnecessary long-term storage fees
Learn more about our Amazon operational strategy services.
This update reflects Amazon’s broader push toward operational transparency.
But transparency only helps sellers who actively analyze their numbers.
Removal and disposal costs are often the silent margin killers in FBA businesses.
Per-unit billing gives clarity.
Strategic reporting turns that clarity into profit.
If you want help building a clearer inventory profitability system and reducing unnecessary FBA costs.
Schedule a strategy session with our team.
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