Amazon referral fee for Watches
Amazon charges a 16% referral fee on Watches sales, calculated on the total sale price. 16% on the first $1,500, then 3% on the portion above.
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.
Watches margin calculator
Enter your numbers to see what you actually keep after Amazon's referral fee.
Fees apply to it too — leave $0 for free shipping.
What you pay to ship or fulfill the order.
Total fees
$4.80
16.0% take rate
Net proceeds
$25.19
before your cost
Profit per unit
$17.19
57.3% margin
See the full breakdown
Every fee line, the same product priced across all five marketplaces, and your break-even price.
You'll also get the daily brief when these fees change. Unsubscribe anytime.
Watches fees on other marketplaces
Common questions
- What is the Amazon referral fee for Watches?
- Amazon charges a 16% referral fee on Watches sales. 16% on the first $1,500, then 3% on the portion above. The fee is calculated on the total sale price.
- How much do I keep on a $29.99 Watches sale on Amazon?
- A $29.99 sale incurs $4.80 in total fees (Amazon referral fee $4.80), leaving $25.19 before your product cost and any fulfillment fees.
- Does the referral fee include FBA fees?
- No. The 16% referral fee is separate from FBA fulfillment and storage fees, which are charged based on the size and weight of your product.