Amazon Long Term Storage Fee Calculator
Calculate aged inventory surcharges and plan your exit strategy
Inventory Details
Surcharges begin at 181 days
To compare surcharge vs product value
Projection Options
Standard removal fee for comparison
Current Aged Inventory Status
Age Tier
-
Surcharge Rate
$0.00/cu ft
Fee Projection
| Month | Days | Tier | Surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculate to see projection | |||
| Total Projected Surcharges | $0.00 | ||
Remove vs Keep Analysis
Cost to Remove Now
$0.00
one-time
Cost to Keep
$0.00
over 3 months
Enter inventory details to see recommendation.
Aged Inventory Surcharge Tiers
0-180 Days
$0
No surcharge
181-210 Days
$0.50
per cu ft
211-240 Days
$1.00
per cu ft
241-270 Days
$1.50
per cu ft
271-365 Days
$1.80
per cu ft
365+ Days
$6.90
per cu ft
Surcharges are assessed on the 15th of each month in addition to regular monthly storage fees
When to Use This Calculator
Approaching 181 Days
Got inventory hitting 150+ days? Calculate what you'll owe if it doesn't sell. Sometimes a 30% discount now beats months of surcharges later. Run the numbers before the clock runs out.
Remove vs Keep Decision
Removal costs $0.97/unit. But is that cheaper than 6 months of surcharges? This calculator compares both options so you can make the financially smart choice instead of guessing.
Liquidation Planning
If surcharges will exceed your product's value, liquidation makes sense. Calculate the break-even point. At what discount should you sell to avoid paying more in fees than you'd recover?
Monthly Fee Forecasting
Project surcharges 3, 6, or 12 months out. As inventory ages, fees escalate through tiers. See the cumulative damage before it happens. Plan your cash flow accordingly.
True Cost Analysis
That "profitable" product might not be once you add 6 months of aged inventory fees. Calculate the real cost of slow-moving inventory. Factor this into future sourcing decisions.
365-Day Cliff Warning
The jump from $1.80 to $6.90 at 365 days is brutal - nearly 4x increase. If you're approaching the 1-year mark, calculate the damage and act fast. This is the point of no return for most products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is long-term storage fee?
Amazon's aged inventory surcharge for items stored over 181 days. It's charged monthly on top of regular storage fees. Rates escalate the longer inventory sits - from $0.50/cu ft at 181 days to $6.90/cu ft after a year.
When are surcharges assessed?
Amazon checks inventory age on the 15th of each month. Any units over 181 days get hit with the surcharge. It's based on FIFO - first in, first out - so your oldest inventory gets charged first regardless of physical location.
How do I check my inventory age?
In Seller Central: Inventory → Inventory Planning → Inventory Age. You'll see exactly how many units are in each age bracket. Set up alerts for inventory approaching 150 days so you have time to act.
What are my options to avoid fees?
Run promotions or lower prices to move inventory faster. Create removal orders to ship back to yourself. Use Amazon's liquidation program. Donate for a tax write-off. Or accept the fees if you believe the product will eventually sell at full price.
Is removal cheaper than surcharges?
Often yes. Removal costs about $0.97/unit for standard items. If your product is 0.5 cu ft and approaching 365 days, that's $3.45/month in surcharges. After 3 months, removal would have been cheaper. Do the math for your specific situation.
Why does the fee jump at 365 days?
Amazon really doesn't want year-old inventory in their warehouses. The $6.90/cu ft rate is designed to force action. At this point, storage costs often exceed product value. It's Amazon's way of saying "get this out of here."
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