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Amazon MCF Fees (2026)

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Quick answer

A single-unit MCF order costs $7.34–$8.66 for small-standard items and $7.56–$11.75 for large-standard items up to 3 lb at standard speed (3 business days). That's from Amazon's rate card as of June 1, 2026. Expedited (2-day) starts at $10.70. A 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge is added to U.S. MCF fees. Per-unit fees fall on multi-unit orders: a 4–8 oz item drops from $7.51 alone to $5.09 per unit in a 2-unit order. Peak fees apply from Oct. 15, 2026 to Jan. 14, 2027. Storage is billed at FBA rates.

Key takeaways

  • MCF fees include pick, pack and delivery, and are priced per unit by size tier, weight, speed and units per order.
  • A 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge applies to all U.S. MCF fulfillment fees.
  • Multi-unit orders cost less per unit: $3.72 per unit at 4+ units for a 4–8 oz small-standard item, vs $7.51 for a single unit.
  • Holiday peak fees run Oct. 15, 2026 to Jan. 14, 2027, for example $7.71 instead of $7.51 for a single 4–8 oz small-standard unit.
  • Storage is charged at FBA rates: $0.78 per cubic foot a month (January–September) and $2.40 (October–December) for standard-size items.

How much does Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment cost per order?

Amazon's MCF rate card (as of June 1, 2026), standard speed, 3 business days from click to delivery. Figures are per unit; the multi-unit columns show the per-unit fee when the order contains that many units.

Size tier Weight 1 unit 2 units 3 units 4+ units
Small standard 4 oz or less $7.34 $4.98 $4.10 $3.64
Small standard 4+ to 8 oz $7.51 $5.09 $4.19 $3.72
Small standard 8+ to 12 oz $8.17 $5.68 $4.72 $4.23
Small standard 12+ to 16 oz $8.66 $5.90 $4.88 $4.38
Large standard 4 oz or less $7.56 $5.12 $4.40 $4.00
Large standard 12+ to 16 oz $8.93 $6.26 $5.15 $4.70
Large standard 1+ to 2 lb $10.64 $7.19 $5.90 $5.25
Large standard 2+ to 3 lb $11.75 $8.13 $6.79 $5.95
Large standard 3+ to 20 lb $11.75 + $0.70/lb above 3 lb $8.13 + $0.65/lb $6.79 + $0.63/lb $5.95 + $0.63/lb

Small bulky items start at $18.08 plus $0.75 per lb above 2 lb, and extra-large items up to 50 lb at $32.17 plus $0.62 per lb above 1 lb. Add the 3.5% surcharge to every figure. Amazon's MCF-with-Prime rates match the standard-speed table.

How much is expedited MCF shipping?

Expedited (2 business days) costs about $2.40–$4.50 more than standard on single-unit orders, and the gap narrows at 4+ units:

Size tier Weight Standard, 1 unit Expedited, 1 unit Expedited, 4+ units
Small standard 4 oz or less $7.34 $10.70 $3.96
Small standard 12+ to 16 oz $8.66 $13.12 $5.10
Large standard 1+ to 2 lb $10.64 $13.45 $5.91
Large standard 2+ to 3 lb $11.75 $14.14 $6.58

What extra fees and surcharges does MCF add?

From Amazon's rate card:

Fee Amount
Fuel and logistics surcharge (U.S.) 3.5% of MCF fulfillment fees
Lithium batteries +$0.11 per unit
Remote areas (Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) +100% for standard-size, +200% for large bulky and extra-large
Blocking Amazon Logistics as carrier 5% surcharge, waived for MCF orders through Jan. 14, 2027
Ships in Product Packaging discount $0.04–$0.23 per unit for standard sizes; $1.32 for bulky up to 50 lb
Returns From $3.22 (small standard, 4 oz or less) to $5.60 (large standard, 2+ to 3 lb)

Storage, labeling, inbound placement and removal fees are the same as FBA's. Amazon also says eligible sellers can save up to 15% on MCF fees through Preferred Pricing and earn up to $1 in FBA credits per MCF unit shipped.

What are MCF holiday peak fees in 2026?

Peak fees apply from Oct. 15, 2026 to Jan. 14, 2027. Selected standard-speed rows from Amazon's 2026 peak rate card:

Size tier Weight Regular, 1 unit Peak, 1 unit Increase
Small standard 4 oz or less $7.34 $7.53 +$0.19
Small standard 4+ to 8 oz $7.51 $7.71 +$0.20
Small standard 12+ to 16 oz $8.66 $8.88 +$0.22
Large standard 1+ to 2 lb $10.64 $10.97 +$0.33
Large standard 2+ to 3 lb $11.75 $12.16 +$0.41

The 3.5% surcharge applies on top of peak fees too.

How much does MCF storage cost?

MCF inventory sits in FBA and is billed at FBA's monthly storage rates:

Period Standard-size Small bulky, large bulky and extra large
January–September $0.78 per cu ft $0.56 per cu ft
October–December $2.40 per cu ft $1.40 per cu ft

Dangerous goods cost more ($0.99 and $3.63 per cu ft for standard-size). For comparison, The Fulfillment Advisor's 2025 survey of 600+ warehouses averaged $0.46 per cubic foot a month at 3PLs.

Is Amazon MCF cheaper than a 3PL?

MCF's fees include delivery, so compare them with a 3PL's all-in cost per order.

Illustrative example: a 6 oz small-standard item, standard speed.

Order MCF (incl. 3.5%) 3PL, survey pick fee + placeholder label
1 unit $7.51 × 1.035 = $7.77 $3.20 + $0.50 packaging + $6.00 label = $9.70
2 units 2 × $5.09 × 1.035 = $10.54 $3.20 + $0.50 extra unit + $0.50 packaging + $6.00 label = $10.20

The $3.20 pick fee is The Fulfillment Advisor's 2025 survey average; the packaging, extra-unit and $6.00 label figures are placeholders. On these assumptions MCF wins on single light units, and the gap closes on multi-unit orders. Published all-in 3PL rates start around $7 (Simpl) and $7.74 (Fulfyld at 501–1,000 orders a month), which is close to MCF's single-unit fees.

What the price comparison leaves out: MCF ships in unbranded packaging, doesn't handle wholesale purchase orders, and bills storage at FBA rates. That cost rises sharply in Q4. See FBA vs 3PL cost for the storage side.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Amazon MCF cost per order?

From $7.34 for a single small-standard unit of 4 oz or less at standard speed, to $11.75 for a large-standard unit of 2–3 lb, per Amazon's June 1, 2026 rate card. Add the 3.5% U.S. surcharge.

Does Amazon MCF charge holiday peak fees?

Yes. Peak fees apply from Oct. 15, 2026 to Jan. 14, 2027, for example $7.71 instead of $7.51 for a single 4–8 oz small-standard unit.

Is Amazon MCF cheaper than a 3PL?

Often for single, light units, because the fee includes delivery. For multi-unit orders, branded packaging, wholesale or long-term storage, a 3PL is often cheaper.

Does MCF have a monthly minimum or setup fee?

Amazon doesn't state one. You need an Amazon seller account with inventory stored in FBA.

What does MCF charge for returns?

Return fees depend on size tier and weight: $3.22 for a small-standard item of 4 oz or less, up to $5.60 plus $0.40 per lb above 3 lb for large standard.

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