Amazon seller fees
Amazon charges a referral fee as a percentage of the total sale price. FBA fulfilment fees are separate and depend on the product's size tier and weight. Referral fees range from about 5% to 45%, but most categories sit at 15%.
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Every fee
| Fee | Rate | Charged on | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral fee | 15% | total sale price | 15% is the default for most categories. Charged on item price plus shipping and gift wrap. |
| Minimum referral fee | $0.30 | item | Applies in most categories where the calculated percentage would come to less. |
Worked examples
What each order size actually leaves you, before the cost of the product itself.
| Order total | Fees | Fee % | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.80 | 18% | $8.20 |
| $25.00 | $4.05 | 16.2% | $20.95 |
| $50.00 | $7.80 | 15.6% | $42.20 |
| $100.00 | $15.30 | 15.3% | $84.70 |
| $250.00 | $37.80 | 15.1% | $212.20 |
Percentage fees hurt small orders most. Flat per-order and per-listing charges do not shrink with the price, so a $10 sale loses 18% while a $250 sale loses 15.1%. That gap is the entire argument for bundling low-priced items.
Rates by category
| Category | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 15% | — |
| Consumer electronics | 8% | — |
| Computers | 8% | — |
| Automotive and powersports | 12% | — |
| Industrial and scientific | 12% | — |
| Clothing and accessories, portion over $20 | 17% | — |
| Jewellery, portion over $250 | 5% | — |
| Watches, portion over $1,500 | 3% | — |
Referral fee percentages are stable, but FBA fulfilment fees change with size tier and season. Always confirm current fulfilment fees in Seller Central before pricing.
Common questions
How much does Amazon take from a sale?
On a $100 order with no optional fees, Amazon takes $15.30 — that is 15.3% — leaving $84.70.
Are fees charged on shipping as well as the item price?
Yes. Percentage fees are calculated on the total the buyer pays, which includes shipping. Charging “free shipping” and building the cost into the item price does not change the fee.
How current are these figures?
Last checked on 2026-08-08. Fee schedules change, so the official page is linked at the bottom and this page is re-verified on a schedule.