Amazon Referral Fee Calculator
Calculate Amazon's category referral fee on a sale price, including the $0.30 minimum.
Amazon referral fee table last updated · reference source
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Fee figures are stored in our static fee table and change over time. Confirm current rates against the platform's official fee page before relying on them.
What this tool does
Amazon charges a referral fee on every sale — a percentage of the total sales price that depends on category, with a $0.30 minimum per item. This tool applies the category rules in our static table, including price thresholds for grocery, beauty, apparel, jewelry and furniture.
How to use the Amazon Referral Fee Calculator
- Enter the total sales price the buyer pays (item plus any shipping and gift wrap).
- Choose your product's category.
- Read the referral fee and effective rate.
Formula
Referral = max(0.30, Rate(category, P) × P)
- P
- Total sales price
- Rate()
- Category rate; some categories change rate above a price threshold
Worked example
A $25 sale in a 15% category.
Inputs
- Sale price (incl. shipping & gift wrap)$25
- CategoryMost categories (Home, Toys, Sports, etc.)
Result
- Referral fee$3.75
- Effective rate15%
- After referral fee$21.25
Amazon referral fee categories
| Category |
|---|
| Most categories (Home, Toys, Sports, etc.) |
| Consumer Electronics |
| Personal Computers |
| Grocery & Gourmet (≤$15: 8%, >$15: 15%) |
| Beauty & Personal Care (≤$10: 8%, >$10: 15%) |
| Clothing & Accessories (≤$15: 5%, $15–20: 10%, >$20: 17%) |
| Jewelry (20% up to $250, 5% above) |
| Furniture (15% up to $200, 10% above) |
Results explained
- Referral fee
- Amazon's commission on this sale.
- Effective rate
- Fee ÷ price.
- After referral fee
- Remaining before FBA fees and product cost.
Frequently asked questions
A commission on each sale, typically 15% for most categories and 8% for electronics, with a $0.30 minimum.
Yes. It is calculated on the total sales price, including shipping and gift-wrap charges.
Yes, every professional or individual seller pays referral fees regardless of fulfillment method.
$0.30 per item in most categories.
Amazon refunds the referral fee minus a refund administration fee (20% of the referral fee, up to $5).