Amazon Appliances Fees (2026) — 8% Referral Rate | Futureproof

Amazon Referral Fees for Appliances

The Amazon referral fee for Appliances is 8% with a minimum of $0.30 per item. Calculate your exact fees below.

How Amazon Fees Work for Appliances

Amazon applies an 8% referral fee to the Appliances category, one of the lowest rates on the platform. This covers both small appliances (blenders, toasters, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners) and large appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, ovens). The fee is calculated on the total sales price including shipping and gift wrap.

The low 8% referral fee makes appliances attractive, but the economics vary dramatically between small and large appliances. Small countertop appliances benefit from reasonable FBA fees and strong Prime demand. Large appliances face enormous logistics costs, require white-glove delivery, and often need professional installation. Amazon offers a separate Heavy and Bulky fulfillment program for large appliances, but many sellers find it more practical to handle fulfillment themselves. Warranty and customer service expectations are also higher in this category, as buyers expect responsive support for products they use daily.

Appliances Fee Rate

8% referral fee
Minimum referral fee: $0.30 per item

This referral fee applies to the total sale price (item price + shipping + gift wrap). FBA fulfillment fees and storage costs are additional.

Calculate Your Appliances Profit

Pre-configured with the 8% referral fee for Appliances

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Category: Default (15%), Electronics (8%), Camera & Photo (8%), Computers (8%), Video Games (15%), Books (15%), Clothing & Accessories (17%), Shoes, Handbags & Sunglasses (15%), Watches (16%), Jewelry (20%), Beauty & Personal Care (8%), Health & Household (8%), Grocery & Gourmet (8%), Pet Supplies (15%), Home & Garden (15%), Kitchen & Dining (15%), Tools & Home Improvement (15%), Toys & Games (15%), Baby Products (8%), Sports & Outdoors (15%), Automotive (12%), Industrial & Scientific (12%), Arts, Crafts & Sewing (15%), Office Products (15%), Musical Instruments (15%), Patio, Lawn & Garden (15%), Furniture (15%), Appliances (8%), Collectibles & Fine Art (20%), Handmade (15%), Luggage & Travel (15%), Software (15%), Cell Phones & Accessories (8%), Movies & TV (15%), Music & Vinyl (15%)
Product Price: $
Cost of Goods: $
Shipping Cost: $

Fee Breakdown

Referral Fee (8%): $2.40
Fulfillment Fee: $3.22
Storage Fee: $0.87
Total Fees: $6.49

Your Profit: $11.50
Margin: 38.3%

Tips for Selling Appliances on Amazon

For small appliances, use FBA and compete aggressively for the Prime badge, which is a major conversion driver for kitchen and home appliance purchases.
Highlight energy efficiency ratings and annual operating cost savings in your bullet points, as energy-conscious consumers increasingly make purchasing decisions based on long-term cost of ownership.
Offer extended warranty options through Amazon's warranty marketplace to increase customer confidence and generate additional revenue per transaction.
Focus on replacement filters, accessories, and consumable parts as supplemental listings that generate recurring revenue from your existing appliance customer base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon's referral fee for appliances?

How does Amazon handle delivery for large appliances?

Are appliance returns handled differently?

Do small kitchen appliances go under Appliances or Kitchen?

What about energy efficiency certifications?

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