Amazon Fee Calculator (2026)
Calculate referral fees, FBA fulfillment costs, storage fees, and net profit for Amazon sellers. Choose your marketplace below for accurate, category-specific fee estimates.
Last reviewed: 2026-03-26 (as of 2026-03)
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Amazon US Referral Fee Rates by Category
Key referral fee rates for selling on Amazon.com (US). Select a marketplace above for market-specific rates.
| Category | Referral Fee | Min Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Categories | 15% | $0.30 | Default rate |
| Clothing & Accessories | 17% | $0.30 | — |
| Jewelry | 20% / 5% | $0.30 | Tiered at $250 |
| Watches | 16% / 3% | $0.30 | Tiered at $1,500 |
| Computers & Electronics | 8% | $0.30 | Lowest standard rate |
| Automotive | 12% | $0.30 | — |
| Baby / Beauty | 8% / 15% | $0.30 | Threshold at $10 |
| Books (Media) | 15% | — | +$1.80 closing fee |
| Amazon Device Acc. | 45% | $0.30 | Highest rate |
Rates shown are for Amazon US (Amazon.com). Other marketplaces have different rates. Click any marketplace above for detailed calculations.
How to Use the Amazon Fee Calculator
Select from 17 Amazon marketplaces worldwide. Each has its own fee rates, currency, and FBA pricing.
Input selling price, costs, and for FBA: product weight, dimensions, and storage duration.
See a full breakdown of referral fees, FBA fees, storage costs, net profit, and margin.
Calculation Logic
- Total Fees = Referral Fee + Fulfillment Fee + Storage Fee + Optional Ad Fee.
- Net Profit = Revenue − Product Cost − Shipping Cost − Total Fees.
- Margin = Net Profit / Revenue.
Primary Sources
Validate category-level decisions against official Amazon seller fee documentation for your target marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Amazon charge sellers in fees?+
Amazon sellers face several fee layers that vary by selling plan, fulfillment method, and product category.
- Referral fee: a percentage of the total sale price, typically 15% for most categories but ranging from 7% to 45%.
- Selling plan fee: Professional sellers pay $39.99/month, while Individual sellers pay $0.99 per item sold.
- FBA fees: if using Fulfilled by Amazon, you pay per-unit fulfillment fees (based on size and weight) plus monthly and long-term storage fees.
- Payment processing is included in the referral fee — no separate charge.
Total effective fees usually fall between 20–35% of the sale price for FBA sellers, depending on category and product dimensions.
What is Amazon’s referral fee?+
The referral fee is a percentage of the total sales price (item price + shipping + gift wrap) charged on every sale. Most categories default to 15%, but rates vary significantly.
- Low-fee categories: Consumer Electronics and Computers at 8%.
- Standard categories: Home, Kitchen, Toys, and most others at 15%.
- High-fee categories: Jewelry at 20% on the first $250 and 5% above; Amazon Device Accessories at 45%.
Rates also differ between marketplaces. Always verify your specific category rate using a marketplace-specific calculator.
What are FBA fees and how are they calculated?+
FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) fees cover the cost of Amazon storing, picking, packing, and shipping your products. The two main components are fulfillment fees and storage fees.
- Fulfillment fee: a per-unit charge based on the product’s size tier (standard vs oversize) and shipping weight. Small standard items start around $3.22; large oversize items can exceed $10.
- Monthly storage fee: $0.87/cubic ft from January–September, rising to $2.40/cubic ft during Q4 (October–December).
- Long-term storage surcharges apply to inventory stored over 181 days.
Optimize packaging dimensions and maintain lean inventory to keep FBA costs manageable.
Are Amazon fees the same across all marketplaces?+
No. While the fee structure follows a similar pattern (referral fees, FBA fees, storage), the specific rates, category definitions, currencies, and size tier thresholds differ by marketplace. For example, US uses USD with imperial weight units, while EU marketplaces use EUR with metric units. Japan has unique category splits, and some smaller marketplaces have fewer categories. Use our marketplace-specific calculators linked above to model fees with accurate local rates.
How can I reduce my Amazon selling fees?+
Several strategies can meaningfully lower your Amazon selling costs.
- Use the Professional selling plan ($39.99/month) — it eliminates the $0.99 per-item fee and pays for itself at around 40 sales per month.
- Optimize product packaging to fit a smaller FBA size tier. Even a small dimensional reduction can drop your fulfillment fee by $1–2 per unit.
- Keep inventory lean to avoid long-term storage surcharges, especially during Q4 when monthly rates nearly triple.
- Consider FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) for heavy, oversize, or slow-moving items where FBA costs erode margin.
- Verify your product is listed in the correct category — miscategorization can result in a higher referral fee rate.
Does Amazon charge fees on shipping?+
Yes. Amazon’s referral fee is calculated on the total sales price, which includes the item price, shipping charges, and gift wrap charges. For FBA sellers, you don’t set shipping charges directly — Amazon handles delivery and charges a per-unit fulfillment fee instead. For FBM sellers, the buyer-paid shipping amount is included in the referral fee base. This means offering “free shipping” by increasing the item price does not reduce your referral fee — the total charged to the buyer remains the same either way.
Is this Amazon fee calculator updated for 2026?+
Yes. This fee model is aligned to the 2026 Amazon seller fee schedules. Fee rates, FBA fulfillment tiers, and storage pricing reflect the latest published changes. Always cross-check your specific market and product category against the official Amazon Seller Central pricing pages before making final listing decisions, as category-level adjustments can occur mid-year.
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Fee rates are based on official Amazon seller fee schedules. Referral fees, FBA fulfillment fees, and storage costs are updated regularly. This calculator is for estimation purposes only.