Amazon referral fee for Grocery & Gourmet Food

Amazon charges a 8% referral fee on Grocery & Gourmet Food sales, calculated on the total sale price. 8% on items priced $15 or less; 15% on the whole price when over $15.

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Amazon charges a referral fee on every sale, set by category and calculated on the total sale price including shipping. Sellers on the Professional plan also pay a monthly subscription, and FBA sellers pay separate fulfillment and storage fees on top of the referral fee.

Grocery & Gourmet Food margin calculator

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Total fees

$4.50

15.0% take rate

Net proceeds

$25.49

before your cost

Profit per unit

$17.49

58.3% margin

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Common questions

What is the Amazon referral fee for Grocery & Gourmet Food?
Amazon charges a 8% referral fee on Grocery & Gourmet Food sales. 8% on items priced $15 or less; 15% on the whole price when over $15. The fee is calculated on the total sale price.
How much do I keep on a $29.99 Grocery & Gourmet Food sale on Amazon?
A $29.99 sale incurs $4.50 in total fees (Amazon referral fee $4.50), leaving $25.49 before your product cost and any fulfillment fees.
Does the referral fee include FBA fees?
No. The 8% referral fee is separate from FBA fulfillment and storage fees, which are charged based on the size and weight of your product.

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