Amazon Seller Fees India 2026: 5%–17% Referral + Fee Table

How much does Amazon India charge sellers in 2026?

Amazon India deducts a referral fee of 5%–17% of the selling price (by category), a closing fee of ₹5–₹60 per order, and a weight-handling (shipping) fee from ₹29 per item. FBA adds pick, pack and storage on top.

Fee	2026 rate
Referral fee	5%–17% by category
Closing fee	₹5 (≤₹250) to ₹40–₹60 (₹1,001+)
Weight handling, 0–500g	₹29 local / ₹43 regional / ₹63 national
Each extra 500g	₹13–₹31

Understanding Amazon India Fee Structure

Knowing Amazon's fee structure is crucial for pricing your products profitably. Many sellers fail because they don't account for all fees before setting prices. This guide breaks down every fee you'll encounter on Amazon India.

Types of Amazon India Seller Fees

1. Referral Fee (Commission)

This is Amazon's commission on every sale, calculated as a percentage of the selling price including GST.

Category	Referral Fee
Electronics	5-12%
Fashion & Apparel	14-17%
Home & Kitchen	12-15%
Beauty & Personal Care	5-8%
Grocery	8-15%
Books	5%
Sports & Fitness	10-15%

2. Closing Fee

A fixed fee per item based on the selling price:

Selling Price	Closing Fee
₹0 - ₹250	₹5
₹251 - ₹500	₹10
₹501 - ₹1000	₹20
₹1001+	₹40-60

3. Weight Handling Fee (Shipping)

For Easy Ship orders, this covers Amazon's shipping cost:

Weight	Local	Regional	National
0-500g	₹29	₹43	₹63
500g-1kg	₹41	₹65	₹97
Each additional 500g	₹13	₹19	₹31

4. FBA Fulfillment Fees

If you use Fulfillment by Amazon:

Pick & Pack Fee

• Standard size: ₹11-28 per unit
• Oversize: ₹45-80 per unit

Storage Fee (Monthly)

• Standard: ₹21 per cubic feet/month
• Peak season (Oct-Dec): ₹35 per cubic feet/month

Removal Fee

• Standard: ₹10-20 per unit
• Oversize: ₹25-45 per unit

5. GST on Amazon Fees

18% GST is charged on all Amazon fees including referral, closing, and shipping fees.

Fee Calculation Example

Let's calculate fees for a ₹999 product in Home & Kitchen category:

Fee Type	Amount
Selling Price	₹999
Referral Fee (13%)	₹130
Closing Fee	₹20
Shipping (National, 500g)	₹63
GST on Fees (18%)	₹38
Total Amazon Fees	₹251
Your Payout	₹748

Take Rate: 25.1% - Amazon takes approximately 25% of your selling price.

Hidden Fees You Should Know

1. Returns Processing Fee

• Return shipping: Same as outbound shipping
• Refund admin fee: ₹50 or 20% of referral fee
• FBA return processing: ₹10-30 per unit

2. Advertising Costs

• Sponsored Products CPC: ₹3-50 depending on category
• Typical ACoS: 15-35% of ad revenue
• Factor 10-20% of revenue for advertising

3. Long-Term Storage Fees

• Inventory stored 181-365 days: ₹850/cubic feet
• Inventory stored 365+ days: ₹1700/cubic feet

How to Reduce Amazon Fees

1. Optimize Product Size & Weight

• Use compact packaging to reduce shipping fees
• Ship in standard size tier when possible
• Remove unnecessary packaging materials

2. Strategic Fulfillment Choice

• Use FBA for fast-moving, small products
• Self-ship bulky items
• Easy Ship for medium products

3. Improve Sell-Through Rate

• Avoid long-term storage fees
• Run promotions to clear slow inventory
• Better demand forecasting

Profitability Calculator

Use this formula to ensure profitability:

Minimum Selling Price = (Product Cost + Packaging) / (1 - Total Fee Percentage - Desired Margin)

Example: Product cost ₹300, fees 30%, desired margin 20%

Minimum Price = ₹300 / (1 - 0.30 - 0.20) = ₹600

Fee Updates & Changes

Amazon updates fees periodically. Key changes in 2025:

• Reduced referral fees in electronics (5-8%)
• Increased fashion category fees (17%)
• New pickup fees for Easy Ship
• Updated FBA storage rates

Need Help Managing Amazon Fees?

At SW Cybernetics, we help sellers optimize their Amazon operations to maximize profitability. Our fee audit service has helped brands reduce their Amazon fees by 15-25% through strategic optimization.