Amazon fee calculator for print-on-demand apparel

Print-on-demand orders on Amazon are usually merchant-fulfilled, so the main cost is the referral fee on the price plus shipping.

The tier is set by the price plus the shipping you charge: a $15.00 shirt with $4.99 shipping totals $19.99 and pays 10%, while $15.99 with the same shipping totals $20.98 and pays 17% on all of it. Try both in the receipt.

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Amazon feesOne item, one order
Referral fee (17%)−$5.10
FEES$5.10
Share of what the buyer paid17.0%
You receive before product cost$24.88

Source: Amazon fee page. Referral fee applies to the total sales price including shipping charged. FBM sellers pay no FBA fulfillment fee.

Rates checked 06 Nov 2026

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Questions

How do Amazon's clothing referral tiers work?

Clothing and accessories pay 5% when the total price is $15 or less, 10% from $15 to $20, and 17% above $20. Most other categories pay 15%, with a $0.30 minimum.

Are FBA fees included?

No. POD sellers usually fulfil orders themselves through their print supplier (FBM), so no FBA fulfilment or storage fee applies.