Amazon Referral Fee India 2026: Category-wise Complete List
Electronics, Clothing, FMCG, Automotive and more — every category, every rate, plus the March 2026 zero-fee expansion. Know your true cost before you list a single product.
If you sell on Amazon India, one number impacts your profit more than almost anything else — the referral fee.
It applies to every single sale. It varies by category. And if you miscalculate it — even slightly — you end up thinking you are profitable when you actually are not.
In this guide you will find the complete category-wise referral fee list for Amazon India 2026, everything that changed with the March 16, 2026 update, real calculation examples, and a free calculator to find your exact net profit in seconds.
What Is Amazon Referral Fee?
The referral fee is the commission Amazon charges on every sale you make through its marketplace. Think of it as the cost of accessing Amazon's platform, customer base, and trust.
Formula
Referral Fee = Selling Price × Category Referral Fee %
Example: You sell a Baby Apparel product for ₹1,450 at a 7% referral fee: ₹1,450 × 7% = ₹101.50
Amazon deducts this directly from your payout. This is why knowing your category's referral fee before you set your selling price is non-negotiable.
Biggest Update: March 16, 2026 — Zero Referral Fee Extended to ₹1,000
What changed effective March 16, 2026
- Products priced under ₹1,000 → 0% referral fee across 1,800+ categories
- Products priced above ₹1,000 → referral fees reduced by 4% to 9.5% in select high-demand categories
- Easy Ship fees reduced by 20%+ for products priced under ₹300
- Multi-unit shipments in one box → 90%+ savings on fees for the second unit
Previously, zero referral fee only applied to products under ₹300 across 135 categories. The March 2026 update expanded this more than 10x — covering over 12.5 crore products.
What this means in plain terms: If you sell Fashion, Home & Kitchen, Toys, Grocery, Personal Care, or dozens of other categories with products priced under ₹1,000 — your referral fee is now zero.
Important: Some Beauty ASINs have reported that the zero fee did not apply automatically even after repricing below ₹1,000. This can be ASIN-specific. Always verify at the product level in your Seller Central dashboard before making pricing decisions.
Amazon Referral Fee 2026: Complete Category-wise List
All rates are effective as of May 2026. Rates above ₹1,000 apply when the March 2026 zero-fee threshold is exceeded. Always verify your exact sub-category rate in Seller Central.
Electronics & Accessories
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Computers & Accessories | 0% | 5–8% |
| Mobile Phones | 0% | 5% |
| Camera & Photography | 0% | 8% |
| Earphones & Headphones | 0% | 8% |
| Televisions | 0% | 8% |
| Networking Devices | 0% | 5% |
| Software | 0% | 15% |
Fashion & Apparel
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel – Men, Women, Kids | 0% | 7% |
| Apparel – Baby | 0% | 7% |
| Sarees & Ethnic Wear | 0% | 7% |
| Fashion Jewellery | 0% | 12% |
| Footwear | 0% | 12% |
| Watches | 0% | 13% |
| Luggage & Bags | 0% | 14% |
Home & Kitchen
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Home & Kitchen – General | 0% | 10–15% |
| Furniture – Standard | 0% | 12% |
| Large Furniture | 0% | Verify by sub-category |
| Bedsheets & Pillows | 0% | 10% |
| Kitchen Tools & Appliances | 0% | 10% |
| Lighting | 0% | 10% |
| Shelves, Cabinets & Racks | 0% | Verify by sub-category |
Grocery & FMCG
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery – General | 0% | 5% |
| Dried Fruits & Nuts | 0% | 0% (special slab) |
| Edible Oils | 0% | 5% |
| Packaged Foods | 0% | 5% |
| Health Supplements | 0% | 5–10% |
Healthcare & Personal Care
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare – General | 0% | Reduced (4–9.5% cut applied) |
| Personal Care – General | 0% | Reduced (4–9.5% cut applied) |
| Menstrual Cups, Diagnostic Kits | 0% | Health & Household – Regulated |
| Contact Lenses | 0% | Verify by sub-category |
| Beauty & Skincare | 0% | ~15% (verify for your sub-category) |
Automotive
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Car & Bike Parts, Brakes, Engine Parts | 0% | 5% |
| Automotive Cleaning & Care Products | 0% | 13% |
| Floor Mats, Seat Covers, Riding Gear | 0% | 14% |
| Automotive Styling & Body Fittings | 0% | 16% |
Toys, Pet Care & Other Categories
| Category | Up to ₹1,000 | Above ₹1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Toys & Games | 0% | 12% |
| Pet Accessories | 0% | Reduced (March 2026 update) |
| Pet Care – Food & Supplies | 0% | Reduced |
| Sports & Fitness | 0% | 10% |
| Gym Weights | 0% | Verify by sub-category |
| Books | 0% | 12–15% |
Jewellery & Special Categories
| Category | Referral Fee |
|---|---|
| Jewellery – Gold Coins | 2% (minimum — special slab) |
| Fine Jewellery | ~5% (verify in Seller Central) |
| Warranty & Protection Plans | 38% (highest across all categories) |
Rates are approximate. Always verify current rates in Amazon Seller Central before pricing decisions. GST at 18% applies on all referral fee amounts.
Referral Fee Is Just One Part — Here Is Everything Amazon Deducts
The referral fee does not come alone. Every sale on Amazon India has up to four types of charges.
1. Closing Fee
A fixed fee charged per unit sold, based on the product price slab:
| Price Range | Closing Fee (Easy Ship / Self Ship) |
|---|---|
| ₹0 – ₹300 | ₹20 |
| ₹300 – ₹500 | ₹26 |
| ₹500 – ₹1,000 | ₹26–₹45 (slab-wise) |
| Above ₹1,000 | Higher slabs — check Seller Central |
2. Weight Handling / Shipping Fee
3. GST on Amazon Fees
Your True Net Profit Formula
Net Profit = Selling Price − Referral Fee − Closing Fee − Shipping Fee − GST on Fees − Product Cost
Wrong Category Mapping: The Silent Profit Killer
This is one of the most common and costly mistakes Amazon sellers in India make — and most do not even realize it is happening. If your product is mapped to the wrong fee category, you could be paying a significantly higher referral fee than necessary on every single order.
Example: A health product that belongs in "Healthcare" gets mapped to "General Merchandise." You end up paying 10–15% referral fee instead of the correct lower rate — on every order, every day.
How to check and fix it:
Go to Seller Central → Manage Inventory and check the Browse Node (fee category) for each product
Download your Fee Preview Report from Reports → Payments
Compare the fee charged against the expected fee for the correct category
If there is a mismatch, file a case with Seller Support and provide proof of the correct category
A single category correction on a high-volume product can recover thousands of rupees per month.
Should You Price Below ₹1,000 to Unlock Zero Referral Fee?
After the March 2026 update, pricing just under ₹1,000 has become a legitimate pricing strategy — but it only makes sense when the numbers actually work in your favour.
The case for pricing below ₹1,000
- Zero referral fee = direct per-unit savings on every order
- Lower price point can improve customer conversion rates
- More competitive positioning against similar products
What you need to watch
- Closing fee and shipping fee still apply — you save only on referral fee
- Compressing price may reduce absolute margin even if percentage looks better
- Not every product or category sees the same benefit
Easy Ship vs FBA: How Does Referral Fee Impact Your Profit Differently?
The referral fee percentage is identical regardless of your fulfilment method. But the total cost structure is very different between Easy Ship and FBA.
| Cost Component | Easy Ship | FBA |
|---|---|---|
| Referral Fee | ₹0 (under ₹1,000) | ₹0 (under ₹1,000) |
| Closing Fee | ₹30 | ₹40 |
| Shipping / Weight Handling | ₹44 | ₹44 |
| Pick & Pack Fee | — | ₹25 |
| Total Amazon Deduction | ~₹74 (~9.3%) | ~₹109 (~13.7%) |
FBA costs more per unit — but Prime badge eligibility typically improves conversion by 30–40%, meaning you move significantly more units overall. Whether FBA is more profitable for your specific product depends on your category, sales velocity, and margin structure.
How to Audit Your Referral Fees Every Month
Fee errors happen more often than most sellers realise. Amazon processes millions of transactions, and incorrect charges do occur — most commonly on category mapping and weight-based FBA fees.
Download Transaction View report
Seller Central → Reports → Payments → Download Transaction View report for the month.
Filter and review the Referral Fee column
Filter the Referral Fee column across all transactions for the month.
Calculate expected fees
For each product, calculate the expected referral fee based on your selling price and correct fee category.
File reimbursement cases for overcharges
If actual charged fee is higher than expected — file a reimbursement case with Seller Support.
Audit FBA weight charges separately (FBA sellers)
Also audit your weight handling charges. Incorrect product dimensions are the most common cause of FBA fee overcharges. Download your FBA Fee Preview report and cross-check against actual charges.
Even recovering ₹2–3 per unit on 500 monthly orders adds up to real, measurable money.
Calculate Your Exact Amazon Profit
Referral fee is one layer of Amazon's fee stack. To see your real profit per unit, model the full cost including closing fees, FBA fees, storage, and COGS together.
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Key Takeaways
- As of March 16, 2026, products priced under ₹1,000 pay 0% referral fee across 1,800+ categories — a 10x expansion from the previous 135-category limit.
- Closing fees and weight handling still apply even when referral fee is zero. Your total Amazon deduction is not zero — model all fee layers together.
- GST at 18% is charged on Amazon's service fees (referral + closing + shipping) — always include this in your pricing floor.
- Wrong category mapping is a silent margin killer. Audit your Browse Node classification in Seller Central at least quarterly.
- FBA costs more per unit than Easy Ship but typically improves conversion 30–40% via Prime eligibility — model the full economics for your specific product.
- The most expensive mistake on Amazon India is selling without knowing your per-unit P&L. Use the profit calculator before you source, price, or launch anything.
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ROI Hunt Editorial Team
Commerce Intelligence · Amazon Seller Strategy
The ROI Hunt editorial team researches and publishes practical guides for Amazon India sellers, covering fee structures, profit modeling, PPC strategy, and marketplace operations. All content is reviewed against current Seller Central data and updated quarterly.
Last Updated: May 2026 · Sources: Amazon India Seller Central, Amazon India Press Release (March 2026), Amazon India Fee & Policy Update effective March 16, 2026
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