Yes, this Amazon Commission Estimator is 100% free with no hidden charges, premium plans, or subscription requirements. You can estimate commissions for unlimited products across all Amazon India categories without creating any account. Every feature including detailed fee breakdowns, profit calculations, and downloadable reports is completely free. StoreDropship provides this as a community resource for Amazon India sellers and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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This estimator uses Amazon India's published referral fee percentages, closing fee slabs, and standard shipping weight rates as of the latest available schedule. The calculations are accurate for standard estimation purposes and match Amazon's Seller Central fee preview in most cases. However, Amazon occasionally updates fee structures, and actual charges may vary slightly based on promotional programs, special categories, or seasonal changes. Always verify final fees in your Amazon Seller Central dashboard before making critical pricing decisions.

Amazon referral fee is a commission percentage charged on each sale as payment for using the Amazon marketplace. The percentage varies by product category, typically ranging from 2% for low-margin items to 15% or more for electronics and lifestyle products. It is calculated on the total selling price including any shipping charged to the customer. For example, if you sell a mobile case for ₹500 in the Electronics Accessories category at 12% referral fee, Amazon charges ₹60 as referral fee from your sale proceeds.

Amazon closing fee is a fixed amount charged per item sold, determined by the selling price slab. For items priced up to ₹250, the closing fee is typically ₹5. For items between ₹251 and ₹500, it is ₹10. For items between ₹501 and ₹1000, it is ₹20, and for items above ₹1000, the closing fee is ₹30. These fees are in addition to the referral fee and are applicable across all product categories on Amazon India marketplace.

FBA or Fulfilment by Amazon means Amazon stores your products in their warehouse, handles picking, packing, shipping, and returns. This has higher fees but offers Prime eligibility and better visibility. Easy Ship means Amazon picks up the packed product from your location and delivers it to the customer. Self Ship means you handle the entire delivery process yourself using your own courier partners. Each method has different shipping fee structures. FBA generally costs more but provides better conversion rates and customer trust.

Amazon shipping charges in India depend on the fulfilment method, product weight, and delivery zone. For Easy Ship, charges typically range from ₹30 for lightweight items in local zones to ₹150 or more for heavy items in remote zones. FBA shipping fees are generally higher but include storage and handling. Self Ship has no Amazon shipping charges as you use your own logistics, but you bear the courier costs directly. This estimator uses standard national average rates for estimation purposes.

Yes, Amazon charges 18% GST on all its service fees including referral fees, closing fees, and shipping charges. This GST is an additional cost on top of the base fees. For example, if your referral fee is ₹100, Amazon will charge ₹100 plus ₹18 GST totalling ₹118. This GST on Amazon fees can be claimed as Input Tax Credit if you are GST registered. This estimator includes GST on fees in the total deductions to give you an accurate net profit figure.

To increase profit margins on Amazon India, focus on several strategies. First, source products at lower costs by negotiating with manufacturers directly. Second, choose categories with lower referral fees such as grocery or pet products. Third, optimize packaging to reduce shipping weight. Fourth, use FBA for high-volume products to get Prime badge and better conversions. Fifth, price products strategically above ₹500 to amortize fixed closing fees. Sixth, register for GST to claim input tax credits on Amazon fees.

This estimator is specifically designed for Amazon India marketplace with Indian referral fee percentages, closing fee structures in INR, and India-specific fulfilment options. Amazon fee structures vary significantly between countries. Amazon US, UK, Germany, and other marketplaces have different referral percentages, FBA fee structures, and no closing fees in most cases. For other marketplaces, you would need marketplace-specific fee calculators. This tool focuses on providing the most accurate estimation for Amazon India sellers.

On Amazon India, some categories with relatively lower referral fees include Grocery and Gourmet at around 4-8%, Pet Products at 5-8%, and Baby Products at 5-9%. Automotive parts and accessories typically have 7-9% referral fees. However, these percentages can vary based on sub-categories and price ranges. Categories like Jewellery can have fees up to 15%, while Electronics often range from 5-10%. Always check the specific sub-category rates as Amazon frequently updates their fee structure.

There are several reasons your actual Amazon fee might differ slightly from this estimate. Amazon occasionally updates fee structures without broad announcements. Special promotional fee rates may apply during sales events like Great Indian Festival. Sub-category rates can differ from parent category rates. FBA storage fees, long-term storage surcharges, and return processing fees are not included in basic estimates. Additionally, weight-based shipping uses actual or volumetric weight whichever is higher, which can affect shipping charges. This tool provides reliable estimates for planning purposes.

To calculate minimum selling price, work backwards from your costs. Add your product cost, desired profit, and estimate the Amazon fees at that price point. Since Amazon fees are percentage-based, you need to account for the circular dependency. A simple formula is Minimum Price equals Product Cost divided by one minus total fee percentage. For example, if your product costs ₹300 and total Amazon fees are approximately 20%, your minimum selling price would be ₹300 divided by 0.80 which equals ₹375. This estimator helps you experiment with different prices to find your sweet spot.

Yes, this estimator provides two convenient options for saving your commission estimates. You can click the Copy Results button to copy the complete fee breakdown to your clipboard and paste it into any spreadsheet, document, or messaging application. Alternatively, click the Download Results button to save a formatted text file with all details including selling price, product cost, referral fee, closing fee, shipping charges, GST on fees, total deductions, net profit, and profit margin. These features help you compare different products and pricing strategies without any account.

This estimator focuses on the primary Amazon seller fees that include referral fee, closing fee, shipping charges, and GST on these fees. TCS or Tax Collected at Source at 1% and TDS or Tax Deducted at Source are tax compliances that Amazon collects on behalf of the government and are adjustable against your income tax liability. They are not actual costs but advance tax payments. Including them would misrepresent your actual fee burden. For complete tax planning including TCS and TDS impact, consult a chartered accountant familiar with e-commerce taxation.