Amazon Shipping will add peak season surcharges from Oct. 26 through Jan. 17, 2026, the company recently announced.
The fees are highest between Nov. 23 and Dec. 27 and include a per-package demand surcharge along with charges for parcels that are large, heavy, or require extra handling. Compared to last year, the surcharges are higher, though Amazon did not list a volume-based surcharge like it had in 2024.
For the 2025 season, demand surcharges will be $0.40 per package before Thanksgiving, rise to $0.60 through the end of December, and return to $0.40 in January. Extra handling charges climb as high as $10.80, large packages will carry a $107 fee, and extra-heavy packages will face surcharges of up to $540.
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