Selling fee
Commission (Referral Fee)
Amazon's percentage cut of every sale, charged on the item price plus shipping.
Also known as: Referral Fee, Selling Fee
What it is
Commission is the percentage Amazon takes from every sale. It's typically 8–15% depending on category, with a $0.30 minimum per item in most categories. The fee is calculated on the principal sale price plus any shipping you charge the buyer (but excludes sales tax). It applies whether you fulfill the order yourself (FBM) or use FBA.
How it appears in your settlement file
| amount-type | amount-description |
|---|---|
| ItemFees | Commission |
Quick facts
- Who pays
- Seller
- Typical sign
- negative
Example
On a $49.99 sale in the Home & Kitchen category, the 15% commission is approximately $7.50, shown as -$7.50.
Tips
- Commission is charged on tax-exclusive sale price + shipping, not on tax-inclusive total.
- Some categories (e.g., personal computers) have lower rates around 8%.
- If you refund the order, you'll also see a separate `RefundCommission` row partially refunding this fee.
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Related fees
- Refund Commission — When a buyer returns an item, Amazon refunds most of your commission — but keeps a portion as an administrative fee.