Amazon FBA fees in India include multiple components that many sellers do not fully account for. Miscalculating fees is one of the primary reasons Amazon India sellers end up with lower margins than expected. This guide breaks down every FBA fee category with 2026 rates and shows you how to calculate total Amazon costs accurately.
Referral Fee (Category-Based Percentage)
The referral fee is a percentage of the total selling price, charged on every sale regardless of fulfilment method. Rates vary by category. Key rates in 2026: Home & Kitchen 15%, Sports & Outdoors 15%, Clothing & Accessories 17%, Beauty 15%, Health & Personal Care 15%, Electronics Accessories 8–12%, Books 8%. Check your specific category’s current rate in Seller Central → Pricing → Selling Fees before launching any product.
FBA Fulfilment Fee (Weight and Size Based)
The FBA fulfilment fee covers picking, packing, and shipping per unit. Rates in 2026 are based on unit weight (includes product + packaging) and size tier. Standard size under 250g: ₹55–₹65. Standard size 250g–500g: ₹65–₹80. Standard size 500g–1kg: ₹85–₹110. Standard size 1–2kg: ₹110–₹145. Large products (over 2kg or oversize): fees increase significantly and often make products economically unviable for private label. Design products to stay under 500g where possible.
FBA Monthly Storage Fee
Amazon charges monthly storage fees based on the cubic space your inventory occupies in their fulfilment centres. Standard size: approximately ₹450–₹600 per cubic metre per month (rates vary by season and update annually). This is manageable for products that turn over in 30–60 days. For slow-moving products, storage fees accumulate and must be factored into the total cost. Long-term storage fees (for inventory held 365+ days) are significantly higher.
Closing Fee
A flat closing fee applies to media categories (books, music, video games) and a small number of other categories. Most physical product sellers do not encounter this fee. Verify at sell.amazon.in whether your specific category attracts a closing fee.
Total Fee Calculation Example
Product: stainless steel water bottle. Selling price ₹599. Referral fee (15%): ₹89.85. FBA fulfilment fee (300g unit): ₹72. Estimated monthly storage (small product): ₹3/unit at typical turnover. Total Amazon fees: approximately ₹165 per unit sold — or 27.5% of selling price. Plan your product economics with 27–32% of selling price going to Amazon fees depending on category and product weight.
Always verify current FBA fee rates in Amazon’s Revenue Calculator before product launch. Amazon updates fees periodically. Using outdated fee data in your margin calculation leads to inaccurate profitability projections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reduce Amazon FBA fees India?
Design products to stay within the lightest FBA weight tier. Minimise packaging dimensions to stay within standard size (not oversized). Optimise inventory levels to avoid long-term storage fees. Use Amazon’s Revenue Calculator to compare fees at different weight and size combinations before finalising product design.
What is the total Amazon fee as a percentage of selling price for typical Amazon India products?
For standard-size products in the most common categories (Home, Sports, Beauty), total Amazon fees (referral + FBA fulfilment + storage) typically represent 28–35% of the selling price. Budget 30% of selling price for Amazon fees as a baseline when modelling product economics.
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