1. What is the Amazon Seller Central Fee?

The Amazon Seller Central Fee is calculated based on your product's selling price, category-specific referral fees, and any fixed closing fees. This calculator helps sellers estimate these fees accurately.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Amazon fee formula:

Where:

• \( Amount \) — Product selling price (USD)
• \( Rate \) — Percentage fee for the product category
• \( Fixed \) — Fixed closing fee (if applicable)

Explanation: The calculation accounts for both percentage-based referral fees and any fixed fees that apply to certain categories.

3. Importance of Fee Calculation

Details: Accurate fee calculation is crucial for pricing strategy, profit margin analysis, and financial planning for Amazon sellers.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the product price in USD, the applicable category fee percentage, and any fixed fees. All values must be valid (non-negative numbers).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical Amazon referral fees?
A: Most categories charge 15%, but some like electronics are 8%, and others like Amazon Device Accessories are 45%.

Q2: Are there additional fees beyond what this calculator shows?
A: Yes, you may also have FBA fees, storage fees, or other selling fees depending on your fulfillment method.

Q3: How often do Amazon fees change?
A: Amazon typically updates its fee structure once per year, usually in February.

Q4: Do media items have different fees?
A: Yes, books, DVDs, music, and video games have special fee structures with lower percentages but often higher fixed fees.

Q5: Where can I find the exact fees for my product?
A: Check Amazon's fee schedule in Seller Central or use the Fee Preview tool when listing a product.