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Amazon referral fees by category
Amazon's referral fee is a percentage of the total price the buyer pays, including shipping and gift wrap, or a per-item minimum, whichever is greater.[1]
| Category | Referral fee | Minimum per item |
|---|---|---|
| Everything else | 15% | $0.30 |
| Home and kitchen | 15% | $0.30 |
| Toys and games | 15% | $0.30 |
| Sports and outdoors | 15% | $0.30 |
| Beauty, health and personal care | 8% up to $10, 15% above $10 | $0.30 |
| Baby products | 8% up to $10, 15% above $10 | $0.30 |
| Grocery and gourmet | 8% up to $15, 15% above $15 | — |
| Clothing and accessories | 5% up to $15, 10% up to $20, 17% above $20 | $0.30 |
| Footwear | 15% | $0.30 |
| Backpacks, handbags and luggage | 15% | $0.30 |
| Jewelry | 20% up to $250, 5% on the part above $250 | $0.30 |
| Watches | 16% up to $1,500, 3% on the part above $1,500 | $0.30 |
| Consumer electronics | 8% | $0.30 |
| Computers | 8% | $0.30 |
| Electronics accessories | 15% up to $100, 8% on the part above $100 | $0.30 |
| Furniture | 15% up to $200, 10% on the part above $200 | $0.30 |
| Compact appliances | 15% up to $300, 8% on the part above $300 | $0.30 |
| Full-size appliances | 8% | $0.30 |
| Automotive and powersports | 12% | $0.30 |
| Business, industrial and scientific | 12% | $0.30 |
| Tools and home improvement | 15% | $0.30 |
| Base equipment power tools | 12% | $0.30 |
| Lawn and garden | 15% | $0.30 |
| Office products | 15% | $0.30 |
| Pet supplies | 15% | $0.30 |
| Musical instruments and AV production | 15% | $0.30 |
| Eyewear | 15% | $0.30 |
| Mattresses | 15% | $0.30 |
| Tires | 10% | $0.30 |
| Video games and gaming accessories | 15% | — |
| Video game consoles | 8% | — |
| Books, music, video, DVD, software | 15% + $1.80 closing fee | — |
| Amazon device accessories | 45% | $0.30 |
| 3D printers | 12% up to $200, 5% on the part above $200 | $0.30 |
| Gift cards | 20% | — |
"Up to $X" rates apply to the part of the price up to that amount; "above" means the second rate applies to the whole price once it passes the threshold. Clothing, for example, pays 5% at $15 or less, 10% from $15.01 to $20 and 17% above $20.
Individual vs Professional selling plan
The Individual plan costs $0.99 per item sold and the Professional plan $39.99 a month, so Professional is cheaper once you sell more than 40 items a month.
| Items sold a month | Individual | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| 10 items | $9.90 | $39.99 |
| 40 items | $39.60 | $39.99 |
| 100 items | $99.00 | $39.99 |
Professional also unlocks tools such as advertising and bulk listing. Both plans pay the same referral fees.
Shipping it yourself vs FBA
Merchant-fulfilled orders pay the referral fee only; you buy the postage and handle returns. With Fulfillment by Amazon, Amazon stores, packs and ships the item for a per-unit fulfillment fee, a 3.5% surcharge and monthly storage, and the referral fee is charged on the item price. The FBA calculator runs that version. Amazon announced fee updates for 2027 on November 5, 2026, mostly to FBA fulfillment and storage.[3]
To compare Amazon with other marketplaces at the same price, see the marketplace fee comparison or the eBay fee calculator; to set a price for a target margin, the selling price calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon charge to sell?
A referral fee of 8% to 20% depending on the category (15% for most), with a minimum per item, plus either $0.99 per item (Individual) or $39.99 a month (Professional). FBA adds fulfillment and storage fees.
Is the Amazon referral fee charged on shipping?
Yes. It is a percentage of the total price, which includes shipping and gift-wrap charges.
What is the minimum Amazon referral fee?
$0.30 per item in most categories. Media, video games, grocery and gift cards have no minimum, and fine art has a $1.00 minimum.
What is the Amazon closing fee?
A $1.80 fee per item on books, music, video, DVD and software, in addition to the referral fee.
When is the Professional plan worth it?
When you sell more than 40 items a month, because 40 × $0.99 = $39.60, about the same as the $39.99 monthly fee.