Amazon Books fees
Books pay a 15% referral fee, plus a $1.80 closing fee per media unit that you can add to item cost.
The FBA fee is set for a small standard item — enter your product's exact FBA fee from Seller Central under Edit fee rates.
FAQ
What is Amazon's referral fee for books?
15% for most items in the US Books category (last checked November 2026).
Is the referral fee charged on shipping?
Yes, on the total sales price including shipping or gift wrap the buyer pays, but not sales tax.