Amazon Fee Calculator
An Amazon fee calculator is a free online tool that computes all Amazon India seller fees — referral commission, closing fee, weight handling, pick-and-pack, GST on fees, and TCS — to show your exact net payout and profit margin.
After all Amazon fees + GST + TCS
37.1% of price
Amazon Fee Breakdown
Notes: Storage fee varies by size and season. TCS (0.5%) is refundable against your income tax. RTO (returns) not included — for apparel, add 10-15% return reserve. Always verify with Amazon's official Fee Preview report.
Estimates only. Amazon fees change by category, size, and season — verify in Seller Central.
How to use Amazon Fee Calculator
- Enter product details — Add selling price, cost, weight, and category.
- Choose fulfillment type — FBA, Easy Ship, or Self Ship.
- See fee breakdown — View each fee (referral, closing, weight, GST, TCS).
- Check net payout — See final take-home and profit margin with verdict.
Key features
- Referral fee by category (2-25%)
- Closing fee (₹10-100 based on price)
- Weight handling (₹30-100 by weight slab)
- Pick-and-pack fee
- GST on fees (18%)
- TCS (0.5%) on gross sales
- FBA vs Easy Ship vs Self Ship modes
- Net payout and profit margin
- Verdict: danger/tight/healthy/excellent
How Amazon India Fees Work
Amazon India charges sellers five main fees: 1) Referral fee — a percentage of selling price based on category (2-25%). 2) Closing fee — a fixed charge per order (₹10-100). 3) Weight handling fee — based on product weight and fulfillment type. 4) Pick-and-pack fee (FBA only) — for preparing and packaging. 5) GST at 18% on all fees. Plus TCS at 0.5% of gross sales (refundable against income tax). The total deduction often surprises new sellers — 20-35% of the selling price is typical for apparel and beauty on FBA.
FBA vs Easy Ship vs Self Ship
FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon): You ship inventory to Amazon warehouses. Amazon handles storage, packing, shipping, and returns. Highest fees (pick-and-pack ₹14-26, storage ₹40-60/cubic foot/month, long-term storage penalties). Best for high-volume sellers wanting the Prime badge. Easy Ship: You keep inventory; Amazon picks up and delivers. Lower fees than FBA, no storage cost, no Prime badge. Best for medium sellers. Self Ship: You handle everything. Lowest fees but no Amazon logistics support and no Prime badge. Best for low-volume or specialized sellers. This calculator supports all three modes.
The Real Take-Home Number
A seller lists an item at ₹999 with ₹400 cost. After Amazon's deductions (using our default apparel rates): referral ~₹210, closing ₹35, weight handling ₹60, GST on fees ~₹55, TCS ₹5. Net payout: ~₹634. Net profit: ₹234. Margin: 23.4%. But if RTO rate is 25% and each RTO costs ₹150, reserve is ₹37.5 per order. Adjusted margin drops to 19.6%. Factor in PPC ads at 5-10% and you're down to 10-15%. This is the reality Amazon sellers face — margins look higher on paper than they actually are in practice.
Pricing Strategy for Amazon India
Best practice: 1) Use this calculator BEFORE listing to establish your minimum viable price. 2) Aim for 25%+ gross margin to absorb RTO and ads. 3) Test at 2-3 price points and monitor conversion. 4) Compare FBA vs Easy Ship — the Prime badge often justifies FBA's higher fees through higher conversion. 5) Use our Marketplace Profit Calculator to compare Amazon vs Flipkart vs Meesho for the same product. 6) Review your Fee Preview report monthly — Amazon occasionally changes category rates. Enter your specific product in this calculator for exact numbers — every product and category differs.
Pro tips
- Aim for 25%+ gross margin to absorb RTO and PPC ad spend
- FBA's Prime badge often justifies its higher fees through conversion
- Check Amazon's Fee Preview report monthly for rate changes
- TCS is refundable — don't treat it as a permanent cost
Common use cases
- Pricing products for Amazon India
- Comparing FBA vs Easy Ship profitability
- Understanding Amazon's exact fee structure
- Calculating net payout per order
- Planning margin targets for ads and RTO
Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon's referral fee?+
The referral fee is Amazon's main commission, ranging from 2% (books) to 25% (some apparel), depending on product category. It's calculated on the total selling price including shipping.
What is the closing fee on Amazon India?+
A fixed fee per order based on selling price: ₹10-20 for under ₹500, ₹35 for ₹500-1000, ₹50-100 for ₹1000+. Applied to most categories except books and groceries.
What is FBA vs Easy Ship on Amazon?+
FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon): Amazon stores and ships your products — higher fees but Prime badge and free shipping. Easy Ship: Amazon picks up from you and delivers — lower fees, you manage inventory. Self Ship: you handle shipping entirely — lowest fees, no Prime badge.
How is weight handling calculated?+
Weight handling fee is based on the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 5000 in cm). Categories have different slab rates. Our calculator estimates based on your input weight.
Is TCS refundable?+
Yes. TCS (Tax Collected at Source) at 0.5% is deducted on gross sales but credited against your income tax liability when you file returns. It's not a permanent cost.
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