Amazon Referral Fees by Category (2026): The Full US List with Examples
Every time you sell on Amazon, Amazon takes a referral fee — a commission based on the product category. It applies to FBA and FBM sellers alike, and in most categories it is 15%. But some categories are cheaper, some have price thresholds, and a few charge different rates on different parts of the price. Here is the full 2026 US list.
Three kinds of rules
- Flat: one percentage on the whole price.
- Threshold: the whole price pays a lower rate if it is below a limit.
- Tiered: one rate on the first part of the price and another on the rest.
Amazon US referral fees by category
| Category | Referral fee | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories (Home & Kitchen, Toys & Games, Sports & Outdoors, Office, Pet Supplies, Tools, Lawn & Garden, Musical Instruments, Luggage, Footwear, Eyewear, Mattresses) | 15% | $0.30 |
| Consumer Electronics, Computers | 8% | $0.30 |
| Electronics Accessories | 15% up to $100, 8% on the rest | $0.30 |
| Amazon Device Accessories | 45% | $0.30 |
| Beauty, Health & Personal Care; Baby Products | 8% if $10 or less, 15% above | $0.30 |
| Grocery & Gourmet | 8% if $15 or less, 15% above | — |
| Clothing & Accessories | Whole price: 5% if $15 or less, 10% from $15.01 to $20, 17% above $20 | $0.30 |
| Jewelry | 20% up to $250, 5% on the rest | $0.30 |
| Watches | 16% up to $1,500, 3% on the rest | $0.30 |
| Furniture | 15% up to $200, 10% on the rest | $0.30 |
| Appliances — Compact | 15% up to $300, 8% on the rest | $0.30 |
| Appliances — Full-size | 8% | $0.30 |
| Automotive & Powersports; Business, Industrial & Scientific; Base Equipment Power Tools | 12% | $0.30 |
| Tires | 10% | $0.30 |
| Pet — Veterinary Diets | 22% | $0.30 |
| Gift Cards | 20% | — |
| Video Game Consoles | 8% | — |
| Video Games & Accessories | 15% | — |
| Media — Books, DVD, Music, Software | 15% + $1.80 closing fee | — |
This is the same table our referral fee calculator uses. Amazon can change rates and add promotions; confirm in Seller Central.
Worked examples
- $24.99 yoga block (Sports): 15% = $3.75.
- $9.99 face serum (Beauty): 8% = $0.80. At $10.99 it becomes 15% = $1.65.
- $18 T-shirt (Clothing): 10% band = $1.80. At $21 it jumps to 17% = $3.57.
- $400 sofa table (Furniture): 15% × $200 + 10% × $200 = $50.
- $1.49 accessory (15% category): 15% = $0.22, so the $0.30 minimum applies.
Pricing tips that save fees
- Know your thresholds. In Beauty, Baby, Grocery and Clothing, a price just below the limit can save more than the price difference.
- Check your category. The category assigned in Seller Central sets the fee — a product in the wrong category can pay the wrong rate.
- Remember shipping counts for FBM sellers — the fee is on the total the buyer pays.
- Add FBA and storage to see the full cost: read Amazon FBA fees in 2026 and check your profit with the Amazon profit calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common Amazon referral fee?
15% of the total sales price, with a $0.30 minimum per item, in most categories.
Which Amazon categories have the lowest referral fees?
Consumer Electronics, Computers, Full-size Appliances and Video Game Consoles are 8%; Beauty, Baby and Grocery are 8% below a price threshold.
Is the referral fee charged on shipping?
Yes. It is calculated on the total sales price, including shipping and gift wrap paid by the buyer.
