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Selling on Amazon offers immense opportunities, but success depends on understanding the platform's cost structure. Various fees, including referral fees, fulfillment costs, and storage charges, directly impact your profitability. Without a precise breakdown of these expenses, sellers may struggle to price their products competitively and maintain healthy margins. Our Amazon Seller Fee Calculator provides a comprehensive tool to analyze and optimize your costs, ensuring that you maximize earnings while staying ahead of expenses.
Amazon imposes multiple fees on sellers, and understanding them is essential for strategic pricing and profitability. The key charges include:
Every sale on Amazon incurs a referral fee, a commission based on a percentage of the total selling price. This fee varies depending on the product category, typically ranging from 8% to 45%.
For specific media-related items such as books, DVDs, and video games, Amazon applies a flat closing fee in addition to the referral fee.
For sellers using Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), Amazon handles storage, packaging, and shipping, but it charges fees based on product weight and dimensions.
Amazon charges for storing inventory in its warehouses. These costs vary based on storage duration, product size, and peak vs. non-peak periods.
For sellers listing a large number of products (typically over 100,000 SKUs), Amazon applies a per-SKU charge to ensure efficient platform management.
If a customer returns an item, Amazon retains a portion of the referral fee as a refund administration charge.
Inventory that remains in Amazon’s fulfillment centers for over 365 days incurs additional long-term storage fees.
Fee Type | USA (USD) | UK (GBP) |
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Referral Fees | 8% - 45% (varies by category) | 8% - 45% (varies by category) |
Closing Fees | $1.80 (for media items) | £0.50 (for media items) |
Subscription Fees | $39.99/month (Professional) | £25/month (Professional) |
FBA Fulfillment Fees | $3.22 - $150+ (weight-based) | £2.70 - £100+ (weight-based) |
Storage Fees | $0.83 per cubic foot (Standard) | £0.60 per cubic foot (Standard) |
High-Volume Listing Fees | $0.005 per SKU above 100K | £0.005 per SKU above 100K |
Refund Administration Fees | 20% of refunded amount (max $5) | 20% of refunded amount (max £5) |
Long-Term Storage Fees | $6.90 per cubic foot (after 365 days) | £4.30 per cubic foot (after 365 days) |
Key Features:
– Calculate fees for Amazon US and UK with future expansions planned.
– Compare Individual vs. Professional plans.
– Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of FBA vs. FBM.
– Automated fee estimation based on product category.
– Calculates precise fulfillment charges based on weight and dimensions.
– Analyzes monthly and long-term storage costs.
– Determines net profit by factoring in all Amazon-related expenses.
– Download detailed reports for record-keeping and future analysis.
– Choose between Amazon US and UK.
– Decide between Individual (per-item fee) or Professional (fixed monthly fee).
– Compare costs for Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) vs. Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM).
– Input category, selling price, cost of goods, and fulfillment metrics.
– Get a comprehensive breakdown of Amazon’s referral, fulfillment, and storage fees.
– Assess your total fees and expected net earnings.
– Save fee structures in CSV format for further analysis.
Product Category | USA Referral Fee (%) | UK Referral Fee (%) |
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Apparel & Accessories | 17% | 17% |
Automotive & Powersports | 12% | 12% |
Baby Products (excl. Apparel) | 15% | 15% |
Beauty, Health & Personal Care | 15% | 15% |
Books | 15% + $1.80 closing fee | 15% + £0.50 closing fee |
Consumer Electronics | 8% | 8% |
Furniture | 15% | 15% |
Grocery & Gourmet Food | 15% | 15% |
Jewelry | 20% | 20% |
Watches | 16% | 16% |
Factor | FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) | FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) |
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Shipping Costs | Included in fees | Seller pays separately |
Customer Service | Amazon handles it | Seller handles it |
Storage Fees | Applies based on space used | No storage fees |
Prime Eligibility | Yes (Prime badge) | No (unless using Seller Fulfilled Prime) |
Handling & Packing | Amazon handles | Seller handles |
The Amazon Seller Fee Calculator provides estimated costs based on Amazon’s publicly available fee structure. While we strive for accuracy, fees are subject to change at Amazon’s discretion. Sellers should verify calculations with Amazon’s official fee schedule before making financial decisions. This tool is not a substitute for professional financial or legal advice.
Mastering Amazon’s fee structure is crucial for profitability. The Amazon Seller Fee Calculator empowers sellers to make data-driven pricing decisions, ensuring they remain competitive and profitable. Whether you’re a private label seller, wholesaler, or dropshipper, this tool is essential for optimizing your Amazon business strategy.
Start using the calculator today to enhance your pricing strategy, minimize costs, and boost your earnings!
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