Amazon India Seller Fees & Commission 2026 – Complete Breakdown

Last updated: 21 October 2026 — figures and process steps re-checked against current 2026 marketplace rules. One of the biggest mistakes new Amazon sellers make is starting to sell without fully understanding the fee structure. Many sellers price their products thinking they'll make a 30% margin, only to discover Amazon's fees eat into most of their profit.

Overview of Amazon India Seller Fees

| Fee Type | When Charged | |---|---| | Referral Fee (Commission) | On every sale | | Closing Fee | On every sale | | Shipping Fee (Easy Ship) | When you use Amazon pickup | | FBA Fee | When Amazon fulfills the order | | FBA Storage Fee | Monthly, for unsold FBA inventory |

1. Referral Fee (Commission)

| Category | Referral Fee | |---|---| | Apparel (Clothing) | 15.5% | | Electronics (Cameras, Computers) | 5% | | Mobile Phones | 4% | | Home & Kitchen | 9% | | Books | 5.75% | | Beauty & Personal Care | 14% | | Toys | 9% | | Jewellery | 14% |

2. Closing Fee

| Selling Price (INR) | Closing Fee | |---|---| | Up to ₹250 | ₹2 | | ₹250 – ₹500 | ₹5 | | ₹500 – ₹1,000 | ₹10 | | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹20 | | Above ₹5,000 | ₹25 |

3. Easy Ship Fee

| Weight | Local Zone | Regional Zone | National Zone | |---|---|---|---| | Up to 500g | ₹35 | ₹45 | ₹55 | | 500g – 1kg | ₹45 | ₹55 | ₹70 | | 1kg – 2kg | ₹55 | ₹70 | ₹90 | | 2kg – 5kg | ₹75 | ₹100 | ₹130 |

TCS on Amazon Payouts (Now 0.5%)

GST rules require Amazon, as an e-commerce operator, to collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at 0.5% of the net taxable value of your supplies and deposit it against your GSTIN. The rate was reduced from 1% to 0.5% by the GST Council in its 53rd meeting, with effect from 10 July 2024 — so the TCS deducted from your Amazon payout is now half of what it used to be. It is not an extra tax: it appears in your GST cash ledger as a credit you can set off against your output tax liability.

Official sources: GST Council — e-commerce FAQ (TCS rate) and Notification No. 15/2024 on the official GST portal.

Real Calculation Examples

Example 1: T-shirt at ₹499

| Fee Component | Amount | |---|---| | Selling Price | ₹499 | | Referral Fee (15.5%) | ₹77 | | Closing Fee | ₹5 | | Easy Ship (National, 250g) | ₹55 | | TCS (0.5%) | ₹2 | | Net Payout | ₹360 |

Example 2: Mobile Accessory at ₹899

| Fee Component | Amount | |---|---| | Selling Price | ₹899 | | Referral Fee (4%) | ₹36 | | Closing Fee | ₹10 | | Easy Ship (Regional, 200g) | ₹45 | | TCS (0.5%) | ₹4 | | Net Payout | ₹804 |

Fees as of October 2026; check Seller Central for current rates. Referral, closing and shipping fees differ by category, price band and weight, so treat every figure on this page as an indicative example.

How to Minimize Amazon Fees

1. Use FBA for high-velocity products
2. Price above ₹500 — margin percentage stays better
3. Choose low-commission categories (electronics, home, grocery)
4. Keep products lightweight — dimensional weight charges can be significant
5. Use Amazon Revenue Calculator before listing any new product

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Amazon charge GST on fees? A: Yes. All Amazon fees are subject to 18% GST.

Q: Does Amazon charge anything if I don't sell? A: No regular fee. But FBA sellers pay monthly storage fees.

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Official Sources & References

• Amazon India seller fee schedule

• GST portal — GST registration and returns

• Amazon Seller Central India

• GST Council — e-commerce FAQ (TCS 0.5%)

• GST portal — TCS and GST returns

Last updated: 20 October 2026