Amazon Referral Fee Lookup

Find Amazon referral fee rates for different product categories. Use our lookup tool to quickly determine the referral fee percentage for your products.

Referral Fee Rates by Category

How Referral Fees Are Calculated

Amazon charges a referral fee for every item sold on its platform. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the product's selling price and varies by product category.

Referral Fee = max(Selling Price × Referral Rate, Minimum Fee)

Where:

• Referral Rate = Category-specific percentage (typically 12-15%)
• Minimum Fee = $0.30 per item (most categories)
• Selling Price = Total price paid by customer

Real Example: Referral Fee Calculation

Let's calculate referral fees for products at different price points:

Example 1: $29.99 General Category Item (15% rate)
Step 1: Calculated Fee = $29.99 × 15% = $4.50
Step 2: Compare to minimum = max($4.50, $0.30)
Step 3: Final Referral Fee = $4.50

Example 2: $1.99 Low-Priced Item (15% rate)
Step 1: Calculated Fee = $1.99 × 15% = $0.30
Step 2: Compare to minimum = max($0.30, $0.30)
Step 3: Final Referral Fee = $0.30

Example 3: $1.00 Very Low-Priced Item (15% rate)
Step 1: Calculated Fee = $1.00 × 15% = $0.15
Step 2: Compare to minimum = max($0.15, $0.30)
Step 3: Final Referral Fee = $0.30 (minimum applies)

Key Factors That Impact Referral Fees

Several variables significantly affect your referral fees:

• Product Category: Media categories (books, music, video) have lower 12% rates
• Selling Price: Higher prices mean higher absolute fees
• Price Threshold: Low-priced items hit the $0.30 minimum fee
• Special Categories: Some categories have special fee structures

What This Calculator Doesn't Include

This tool calculates referral fees only. You should also account for:

• FBA Fulfillment Fees: Additional fees for using FBA
• Variable Closing Fees: For media categories ($1.35 per item)
• Shipping Fees: For FBM sellers
• Taxes: VAT, sales tax depending on location

FAQ About Amazon Referral Fees