Here’s an explanation of “fees” that every Amazon seller absolutely needs to know about.
To avoid finding yourself in a situation where you say, “I’m not making any profit because fees were charged where I didn’t expect them…!”, make sure you have a clear understanding of the fees involved.
What Are Amazon Fees?
Fees for selling on Amazon can be broadly divided into three categories.
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・Fees by Listing Plan
・Sales Commission
・FBA Fees
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"Your Selected Listing Plan"
"Products We Sell"
"Whether or Not You Use FBA"
The percentage of commissions relative to sales varies depending on [...].
Once you have a clear understanding of how much in fees will be charged on the products you sell,
Let's calculate the profit margin.
I will explain each fee in detail.
Amazon Fees (by Listing Plan)
On Amazon, there are two types of sellers: “Large-scale sellers” and “Small-scale sellers.”
There are two listing plans available.
Choose the plan that best suits your sales approach.
Wholesale Listings
The base fees charged for bulk listings are:
Monthly Subscription Fee:4,900 yen (excluding tax))
Small-Lot Listings
For small-scale listings, there is no monthly registration fee, but rather,
A transaction fee of 100 yen (excluding tax) per itemwill occur.
For products that sell more than 50 units per month,
We recommend registering as a large-scale seller.
▼The following article explains in detail the differences between large-scale and small-scale selling.
"I don't know which one to choose..."
If you're wondering whether to switch your listing plan, be sure to check this out!
Amazon Sales Commission
Products sold on Amazon are categorized by genre as “Sales Commission" will occur.
Be sure to check the sales commission for the items you're listing.
Fees by Category
▼List of Sales Commissions
https://sellercentral.amazon.co.jp/gp/help/external/G200336920
"Total sales per product" is,
This refers to the total price, including the item price, shipping costs, and gift wrapping fees.
Sale Commission Reduction Promotion Now Underway
Currently, for a limited time only,Reduction in Sales Commissions for Certain Categoriesが
It is being implemented.
Since sales commissions may change once the discount period ends,
Care must be taken when calculating profit margins and the like.
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＜期間＞
① Sunday, September 1, 2019, at 12:00 a.m. – Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. (*1)
② Sunday, March 1, 2019, at 12:00 a.m. – Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. (*2)
＜対象商品＞
• “Beauty,” “Food & Beverages,” and “Drugstore Categories”
Products with total sales of 1,500 yen or less: Reduced from 10% to 8%.
Products with a total sales amount exceeding 1,500 yen: 10% (*1)
• “Baby & Maternity,” “Pet Supplies”
Products with total sales of 1,500 yen or less: Reduced from 15% to 8%.
Items with a total sales amount exceeding 1,500 yen: 15% (*1)
・"Furniture in the Home Category"
For the portion of total sales exceeding 20,000 yen: Reduced from 15% to 10%.
For the portion of total sales of 20,000 yen or less: 15% (*1)
・"Jewelry"
For the portion of total sales exceeding 10,000 yen: Reduced from 15% to 5%.
Portion of total sales of 10,000 yen or less: 15% (*1)
・"Wristwatch"
For the portion of total sales exceeding 10,000 yen: Reduced from 15% to 5%.
Portion of total sales of 10,000 yen or less: 15% (*1)
・"Clothing & Fashion Accessories"
The total sales for orders shipped via FBA/Marketplace Prime are
Amounts exceeding 3,000 yen: Reduced from 15% to 8%.
The portion of the total sales from orders shipped by the company that exceeds 3,000 yen: 15%
Items with a total sales price of 3,000 yen or less: 15% (*2)
・"Shoes & Bags"
For orders shipped via FBA or Marketplace Prime, the total sales amount is
Amounts exceeding 7,500 yen: Reduced from 15% to 5%.
For the portion of total sales up to 7,500 yen: 15% (*2)
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Transaction Fee (for select products only)
When it comes to selling media products,
Whether you're a large-scale or small-scale seller,
For each productCommission Rates by Categorywill occur.
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Book: 80 yen
CDs and Records: 140 yen
DVD: 140 yen
Video: 140 yen
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Bulk Listing Fees
If the number of SKUs sold exceeds 2 million per month (excluding media), then
Additionally,A fee of 0.05 yen per SKUwill occur.
The fee applies to the portion exceeding 2 million points.
For example, if the total number of SKUs for sale reaches 4 million,
The fee will be (2,000,000 SKUs × 0.05 yen) = 100,000 yen.
The bulk listing fee is calculated on a monthly basis.
FBA Fees
For products using FBA, “FBA Fees"..." also occurs.
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・Shipping Agency Fee
・Inventory Storage Fee
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The two fees listed above are the basic ones.
Let's take a closer look at each of these.
Shipping Agency Fee
Fees charged for the packaging, shipping, and customer service related to ordered items.
Latest Shipping Agency Fees(Amazon page)
DimensionsとWeightThe amount varies depending on .
Inventory Storage Fee
Product Size(per unit volume) andStorage Period...which is calculated as follows.
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■January–September
5,160 yen × [Product Size (cm³)] / [10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm] × [Number of Storage Days] / [Number of Days in the Month]
■October–December
9,170 yen × [Product Size (cm³)] / [10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm] × [Number of Days in Storage] / [Number of Days in the Current Month]
＜大型・特大型サイズ＞
■January–September
4,370 yen × [Product Size (cm³)] / [10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm] × [Number of Storage Days] / [Number of Days in the Month]
■October–December
7,760 yen × [Product Size (cm³)] / [10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm] × [Number of Storage Days] / [Number of Days in the Month]
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FBA Small and Light Program
Products that are lightweight and have a low retail price are “FBA Small and Light Program"to"
We recommend that you register.
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・Product weight is 950g or less
・Product dimensions must be 3.3 cm x 30.0 cm x 35.0 cm or less
・Retail price of 1,000 yen or less
・At least 25 sales via seller-fulfilled and FBA orders in the past 4 weeks
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Products that meet the above conditions are
You can register using this URL.
▼ Register for the “FBA Small and Light Program”
https://sellercentral.amazon.co.jp/fba/programs/snl/feeds?ref_=asjp_fba_snl_jplp_enroll2&ld=NSGoogle
Other Fees
With FBA, in addition to the basic fees,
Fees may apply depending on the situation.
FBA Inventory Return/Abandonment Fees
Products stored in FBAReturnI'd like you to,
orDiscardThis is the fee charged when you request a service.
Long-Term Storage Fee
With FBA, inventory checks are conducted on the 15th of every month.
On the day of the inventory check,Inventory that has been in FBA storage for more than 365 daysis,
Long-Term Inventory Storage Fees...occurred.
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17.773 yen per 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm
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The fees themselves aren't that high, but every little bit adds up.
Check your storage fees regularly and
Try to sell your items quickly by lowering the price, requesting returns or disposal, and other similar strategies.
Handling Fee for Receiving Incomplete Deliveries
Under the FBA program, if you ship products to a warehouse without meeting packaging requirements, etc.,
Inside the warehouseProcess for Accepting Incomplete DeliveriesThis will make the product available for sale.
Product Labeling Service
When you sign up for the FBA Labeling Service,
Amazon will affix labels to eligible products in its warehouses.
The fee applies to items subject to labelingProduct SizeVaries depending on...
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＜小型サイズの商品＞
・Requirements: No larger than 25 x 18 x 2 cm and no heavier than 250 g
・Fee per label (including tax): 20 yen
＜標準サイズの商品＞
・Requirements: No larger than 45 x 35 x 20 cm, and weighing between 250 g and 9 kg
・Fee per label (including tax): 20 yen
＜大型サイズの商品＞
・Conditions: If any dimension exceeds 45x35x20 cm, or if the weight exceeds 9 kg
・Fee per label (including tax): 51 yen
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FBA Packaging Preparation Service
The FBA Packaging Preparation Service is,
Selling Using FBAA service where Amazon handles product packaging on your behalfThat is to say.
＜商品ラベル貼付サービス＞
・Small and standard sizes: 20 yen
・Large and Extra-Large sizes: 51 yen
＜袋入れ＞
・Small and standard sizes: 25 yen
・Large and Extra-Large sizes: 92 yen
＜テープ貼り＞
・Small and standard sizes: 20 yen
・Large and Extra-Large sizes: 51 yen
＜エアキャップ＞
・Small and standard sizes: 51 yen
・Large and Extra-Large sizes: 143 yen
The following are the eligibility requirements for products that can use this service.
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・Product Size: Small, Standard, Large (Extra-Large not accepted)
・Condition: Any (new, used, collector's item, refurbished)
・A scannable barcode on each product
It must have an (ISBN, UPC, EAN, or JAN).
If the barcode is torn or dirty, or
It must not be in a state where it cannot be read.
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The following article provides a detailed explanation of how to use FBA and its benefits.
Be sure to check it out!
Coupon Redemption Fee
Products for which coupons are available are
Per redemption60 yen (excluding tax)A fee will be charged.
Cash-on-Delivery Fee Chargebacks
The cash-on-delivery fee that users pay to Amazon.
Although this fee appears on the payment statement, it actually amounts to ±0 yen.
Shipping Fee Chargeback
The shipping fee that users pay to Amazon.
Just like chargebacks for cash-on-delivery fees, they are recorded in the payment system, but
In reality, it comes out to ±0 yen.
Summary
In this article, we explained the fees you need to be aware of when selling on Amazon.
Please be sure to use this as a reference when calculating profit margins and other figures.
Thank you for reading to the end!
