In short
- Most orders pay a referral fee, a closing fee and, if Amazon delivers, a weight handling fee.
- Products under ₹1,000 pay no referral fee in more than 1,800 categories.
- Amazon adds 18% GST to its fees and pays sellers every 7 days.
What fees does Amazon charge sellers in India?
Amazon's fees and pricing page lists four kinds of fee. Most orders pay the first three, and the fourth depends on how you ship and which programmes you join.
| Fee | What it is | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Referral fee | A percentage of the selling price, set by product category | 0% |
| Closing fee | A fixed fee per item, set by the item's price and your delivery method | ₹2 |
| Weight handling fee | Amazon's shipping fee when Amazon delivers, by size, weight and distance | ₹37 per item shipped |
| Other fees | Pick and pack, storage and removal for Fulfilment by Amazon, and optional programmes | Only if they apply |
How much is Amazon's referral fee?
The referral fee is Amazon's commission: a percentage of the total selling price, and the percentage depends on the product category. In Amazon's own examples, dried fruits priced at ₹750 in a 0% category pay ₹0, and baby apparel priced at ₹1,450 at 7% pays ₹101.50.
Two changes have cut referral fees for many sellers:
- Zero referral fee under ₹1,000. Products priced under ₹1,000 pay no referral fee in more than 1,800 categories, which Amazon says covers over 12.5 crore products.
- Lower fees above ₹1,000. Amazon has also cut referral fees for products priced above ₹1,000 in some high-demand categories, such as apparel, shoes, home and personal care.
Amazon revised some category rates again in 2026, so check your category in the table on Amazon's fee changes page before you set a price.
How much is Amazon's closing fee?
The closing fee is a fixed amount per item, based on the price the buyer pays, including any shipping or gift-wrap charge you add. It also depends on how the order is delivered:
- Self Ship: ₹20 for products under ₹300 and ₹26 for products from ₹300 to ₹500, down from ₹45 and ₹35.
- Fulfilment by Amazon, Easy Ship and Seller Flex: since 7 September 2026, closing fees are ₹1 higher for products up to ₹500 and ₹3 higher above ₹500, which Amazon puts down to higher logistics costs.
For other prices and channels, Amazon's closing fee tables list the amount by price band and category.
How much is Amazon's shipping fee?
If Amazon delivers your orders, through Easy Ship, Fulfilment by Amazon or Seller Flex, it charges a weight handling fee for each item. It starts at ₹37 and depends on the packed size and weight and on the distance: local within one city, regional within one of Amazon's four regions, and national across regions. Amazon sets these fees by your level in its STEP programme, and higher levels can unlock fee waivers.
With Self Ship, Amazon charges no shipping fee: you deliver the order yourself or through a courier you pay.
What does Fulfilment by Amazon add?
With Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), which Amazon's fee pages call FC, your stock sits in Amazon's fulfilment centres and Amazon picks, packs and delivers each order. On top of the referral, closing and weight handling fees, FBA has a pick and pack fee, a storage fee and removal fees if you take stock back out.
Does Amazon charge GST on its fees?
Yes. Every fee on Amazon's fee pages is shown without GST, and Amazon adds 18% GST to all of them. A ₹26 closing fee therefore costs ₹30.68 with GST.
How do you work out your profit on Amazon?
Amazon's own formula is: profit = selling price − (referral fee + closing fee + weight handling fee + other fees + product cost). Here it is for one order.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Selling price | ₹499 |
| Referral fee (0% under ₹1,000 in this category) | ₹0 |
| Closing fee (Self Ship, ₹300 to ₹500) | ₹26 |
| 18% GST on Amazon's fees | ₹4.68 |
| Amazon's fees in total | ₹30.68 |
| Left for you | ₹468.32, before your product cost, the courier and any GST due on the sale itself |
Amazon's revenue calculator on the fees and pricing page does the same sum for your own product, category and delivery method.
When does Amazon pay sellers?
An order becomes payable 7 days after it is delivered, and Amazon deposits your sales, minus its fees, into your bank account every 7 days, including Pay on Delivery orders. That applies to new sellers at the Standard level of Amazon's STEP programme; higher levels unlock faster payment cycles and fee waivers.
What does an Amazon listing service cost?
Amazon's fees are only part of the cost of selling. A listing that gets found and bought also needs keyword research, a title within Amazon's 75-character limit, bullet points, a description, the right category and good images. Digifyus writes Amazon listings from ₹4,999 per product, on Amazon.in and Amazon.ca, with help on barcodes and FBA, and images from an AI product shoot start at ₹150 per image. For the listing rules themselves, read how to list products on Amazon India.
Amazon fee questions, answered
What is Amazon's commission in India?
Amazon calls its commission the referral fee: a percentage of the selling price that depends on the category. Products under ₹1,000 pay no referral fee in more than 1,800 categories. Closing and weight handling fees are charged on top.
Does Amazon charge GST on seller fees?
Yes, 18% on every fee. The amounts on Amazon's fee pages are shown before GST.
Does Amazon charge a shipping fee on Self Ship orders?
No. With Self Ship you deliver the order yourself or through a courier you pay. Amazon still charges the referral fee and the closing fee.
How often does Amazon pay sellers in India?
Every 7 days. An order becomes payable 7 days after delivery, including Pay on Delivery orders, and higher STEP levels can unlock faster payment cycles.
Sources: Fees and pricing and Fee changes (Amazon.in), checked 31 October 2026
Written by Arnav, founder of Digifyus, a digital marketing agency for D2C and e-commerce brands. Published , updated .