Amazon Commission Rates & Seller Fees India 2026: Complete Category-Wise Breakdown

Types of Amazon Seller Fees in India

Amazon India charges sellers through multiple fee components. Understanding each is critical for profitable selling:

• Referral Fee: Percentage of selling price, varies by category (2-45%)
• Closing Fee: Fixed fee based on item price slab (₹5-₹100)
• Weight Handling Fee: Based on shipping weight and delivery distance (₹30-₹250)
• FBA Fees: Additional fulfillment and storage charges for FBA sellers
• GST: 18% GST on all marketplace fees

Referral Fees by Category (2026 Updated)

Category	Referral Fee %
Automotive (Helmets & Riding)	6-7%
Baby Products	5-8%
Beauty & Personal Care	5-10%
Books	5-12%
Clothing & Accessories	11-17%
Computers & Electronics	2-7%
Furniture	12-18%
Grocery & Gourmet	4-10%
Health & Household	5-15%
Home & Kitchen	7-15%
Jewellery	15-27%
Luggage & Bags	11-15%
Mobile Phones	2-5%
Musical Instruments	10-15%
Pet Supplies	8-15%
Shoes & Handbags	12-18%
Sports & Fitness	8-13%
Toys & Games	8-15%
Watches	15-20%

Closing Fees by Price Slab

Item Price (₹)	Closing Fee (₹)
0-250	5
250-500	10
500-1000	25
1000+	50-100

Weight Handling Charges

Weight handling charges depend on shipping weight, delivery type (local/regional/national), and fulfillment method (Easy Ship vs FBA):

Weight Slab	Local (₹)	Regional (₹)	National (₹)
0-500g	30	50	80
500g-1kg	45	75	120
1-2kg	60	100	165
2-5kg	80	135	250

FBA Fees & Storage Charges

FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) sellers pay additional fees for warehousing and fulfillment. See our detailed guide: Amazon FBA Fees & Charges India 2026

Total Fee Calculation Examples

Example 1: Beauty Product (₹500)

• Referral Fee (8%): ₹40
• Closing Fee: ₹10
• Weight Handling (Regional, 300g): ₹50
• GST on Fees (18%): ₹18
• Total Fees: ₹118 (23.6% of SP)

Example 2: Electronics (₹2,000)

• Referral Fee (5%): ₹100
• Closing Fee: ₹50
• Weight Handling (National, 1kg): ₹120
• GST on Fees (18%): ₹48.60
• Total Fees: ₹318.60 (15.9% of SP)

Amazon vs Flipkart vs Meesho Fee Comparison

Fee Component	Amazon	Flipkart	Meesho
Commission	2-45%	3-25%	0%
Closing Fee	₹5-100	₹10-70	₹0
Total Fee Range	15-40%	12-35%	8-18%

Use our Amazon Profit Calculator to compute exact fees for your products.

How to Reduce Amazon Seller Fees

1. Use FBA for High-Volume SKUs: FBA weight handling is lower than Easy Ship for most categories
2. Reduce Packaging Weight: Every 100g saved reduces weight handling by ₹10-20
3. Sell in Low-Commission Categories: Electronics (2-7%) and mobiles (2-5%) have the lowest referral fees
4. Price Above ₹500: Higher ASP dilutes fixed closing fees as a percentage
5. Ship Locally: Local delivery rates are 40-60% cheaper than national

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon's referral fee in India?

Amazon India's referral fee varies from 2% to 45% depending on the product category. Most categories fall in the 5-17% range. Electronics and mobiles have the lowest fees (2-7%), while jewellery has the highest (15-27%).

How much does Amazon charge per sale in India?

Total Amazon fees per sale typically range from 15% to 40% of the selling price, including referral fee + closing fee + weight handling + GST. The exact amount depends on category, product price, weight, and delivery distance.

Is Amazon more expensive than Flipkart for sellers?

Amazon generally has slightly higher fees than Flipkart in most categories, but offers better conversion rates and customer trust. Read: Flipkart Commission Rates 2026

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